#MONUMENTCAM Premieres in 5G Just in Time for July 4th Fireworks
#MONUMENTCAM Premieres in 5G Just in Time for July 4th Fireworks
Providing world’s first 5G live-stream view of fireworks from top of the Washington Monument
Washington, DC, June 29,202 -- Looking for the best seats to view the greatest Independence Day celebration in the USA? Check out the Trust for the National Mall’s newest 5G webcam, #MonumentCam, now live-streaming courtesy of EarthCam from the highest point in the nation's capital - the top of the Washington Monument. See the views live now on MonumentCam — Trust for the National Mall
The camera upgrade was carried out as part of the Trust for the National Mall’s partnership with EarthCam. Thanks to EarthCam, you can enjoy 24/7 views, including sunrise and sunset, over the National Mall in high resolution by a specially designed camera. The device was installed this week into a secret, 3" diameter hole that was drilled by engineers in 2011 to enable climbers to rappel down and inspect the structure following earthquake damage.
“The Trust for the National Mall is grateful to our partners at EarthCam for upgrading the majestic view of America’s Front Yard on #MonumentCam just in time for the spectacular Fourth of July fireworks and festivities,” said Catherine Townsend, Trust for the National Mall President & CEO. “This new camera feed, available 24/7 to viewers around the world is an example of how our partners help bring critical upgrades to life on the National Mall to enrich the experience for all who visit – whether virtually or in person,” she added.
Now millions of viewers across the world can peer out through this tiny aperture. Our EarthCam partners used 3D-printed components and a laser-cut lens to maximize the image quality with their custom 5G camera. To preview b-roll of the innovative manufacture and installation of EarthCam’s camera, click here.
About the Trust: As the leading nonprofit, philanthropic partner of the National Park Service dedicated to restoring, preserving, and enriching the National Mall, the Trust brings expertise, private funding, and in-kind support to time-sensitive restoration and sustainability projects. The Trust also mobilizes a volunteer operation to provide educational opportunities to ensure that the National Mall endures and evolves as a vibrant civic stage for all. With over 36 million annual visits, the National Mall’s aging infrastructure and outdated visitor amenities are in urgent need of repair and improvement as we prepare for America’s 250th anniversary in 2026. The Trust is also the philanthropic partner of President’s Park, adjacent to the National Mall. To learn more and to support our mission please visit/contact us: www.nationalmall.org | information@nationalmall.org