Storm Damage

As a result of severe weather on Thursday, June 19, Arlington National Cemetery suffered storm damage. Throughout the week, cemetery crews will be conducting work to clean up this damage. Click "read more" for details. 

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Important Visitor Information

In accordance with current DoD guidance, ANC has implemented increased security measures to ensure the safety and reverence of this sacred space. Please click "read more" for details. 

Published on: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 read more ...

Media Library 

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Articles

Opp, Cheval Force. “Arlington National Cemetery Memorial Arboretum.” Washington Gardener, June 2018, pp. 13-15.

Zheng, Kelly. “Arlington Cemetery’s Champion Dwarf Hackberry.” Washington Gardener, February 2018, p. 10. 

Arlington National Cemetery Home to a New State Champion Tree.” Arlington National Cemetery media release, January 23, 2018.

Higgins, Adrian. “Considering Trimming or Getting Rid of an Old Tree? Not So Fast.” Washington Post, January 10, 2018.  

Dresbach, Jim. “National Capital Region Tree Blossoms Bopped By Mother Nature.” Pentagram, March 23, 2017.  

Sarikonda, Candy. “Arlington National Cemetery: A Place of Peace and Pollinators.” Monarch Joint Venture, December 12, 2017.

Wilson, Kelly and Rosenquist, Stacey. “Constructing Rain Gardens to Attract Butterflies.” DoD Chesapeake Bay Program Journal, Fall 2017, p. 5.    

Van Hoven, Stephen. “Arboriculture at Arlington National Cemetery.” Arborist News, June 2017, pp. 40-41. 

Williams, David R. “Arlington Cemetery Moon Trees.” National Aeronautics and Space Administration, July 12, 2016. 

Mercer, Marsha. “Arlington Offers a Living Tribute.” Richmond Times-Dispatch, June 20, 2016.

Bartsche, Patti Martin. “A Place of Honor.” Cemetery and Creation, August 2015, pp. 14-17. 

Arlington National Cemetery Tree Walks. Tree Stewards of Arlington and Alexandria, June 23, 2014. 

Tibbetts, Meredith. “A Big Honor and a Big Responsibility.” Stars and Stripes, June 10, 2014.

Living Tributes.” American Forests Loose Leaf, the Official Blog of American Forests, November 9, 2012.

Dresbach, Jim. “ANC Tree Damage Considerable.” Pentagram, July 13, 2012.

Renewing a Legacy at Arlington.” American Forests Loose Leaf, the Official Blog of American Forests, May 1, 2012. 

Cohen, Jennie. “Arlington Oak, Which Shaded JFK’s Grave, Fell Victim to Hurricane.” The History Channel, September 2, 2011.

An American Chestnut Grows at Arlington National Cemetery.” The Journal of the American Chestnut Foundation, Issue 4 Vol. 25, July/August, 2011, p.18.          

Gardens of Stone.” Total Landscape Care, September 16, 2008.

Redden, Elizabeth. “Managing the Trees of Arlington Cemetery.” Orion Magazine, April, 2008.

Redden, Elizabeth. “Rooted in Tradition on Very Hallowed Ground.” The Washington Post, August 13, 2007.

Videos   

ANC is an Accredited Level III Arboretum.” Arlington National Cemetery, October 18, 2018.  

Inside These Hallowed Grounds: Memorial Edition.” Arlington National Cemetery, May 2018.

Earth Day 2018 at Arlington National Cemetery.” Arlington National Cemetery, April 21, 2018.

Arlington National Cemetery Memorial Arboretum Trees.” Arlington National Cemetery, April 27, 2017.

Earth Day 2016 at Arlington National Cemetery.” Arlington National Cemetery, April 21, 2016.

Arlington National Cemetery—An Accredited Arboretum.” Arlington National Cemetery, April 29, 2015.

Arlington National Cemetery Memorial Arboretum.” Arlington National Cemetery, April 24, 2015.

Arlington National Cemetery is Home to 8600+ Trees.” Arlington National Cemetery, March 20, 2015.

Arlington 150: Stephen Van Hoven, Chief of Horticulture.” Military Times, 2014.

A Big Honor and a Big Responsibility.” Stars and Stripes, June 10, 2014.  

Audio

Cultivating Place: Arlington National Cemetery, Memorial Gardens and Arboretum.” North State Public Radio, aired November 10, 2016.