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Arlington House and Additional Arlington National Cemetery Resources

Memorial Drive entering Arlington National Cemetery with the hemicycle of the Women in Military Service for America at its terminus, Arlington House tops the hill while the Kennedy graves and memorial is nestled at its foot. The Arlington National Cemetery Visitors Center is at bottom left.

Memorial Drive entering Arlington National Cemetery with the hemicycle of the Women in Military Service for America at its terminus, Arlington House tops the hill while the Kennedy graves and memorial is nestled at its foot.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington House, the Robert E. Lee Memorial, unlike the surrounding cemetery, is administered by the National Park Service. First intended as a memorial to the first president, the estate has a fascinating history that is tied to the families of George Washington, Robert E. Lee and events of the Civil War. Open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed December 25 and January 1. Free.

Additional Resources

For additional information about Arlington National Cemetery, visit the following official web sites:

Arlington National Cemetery Official Web Site

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