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Arlington National Cemetery to Hold Annual Wreaths Out Event on Saturday, Jan. 11

January 06, 2025

ARLINGTON, VA – Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) and Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemetery (SAHNC) in Washington, D.C. will hold their annual removal of wreaths, known as Wreaths Out, on Saturday, Jan. 11, beginning at 8 a.m.


Wreaths Across America Day: Dec. 14

December 02, 2024

On Saturday, Dec. 14, the annual Wreaths Across America (WAA) event will be held at Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) and the Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemetery (SAHNC). Visitors will lay wreaths throughout ANC and SAHNC on headstones and columbarium niches to honor the sacrifice of our nation’s service members and veterans. ANC will open to visitors at   8 a.m. and SAHNC will open at noon.


Wreaths Across America Family Pass Holder Day: Dec. 8

November 15, 2024

On Sunday, Dec. 8, the annual Wreaths Across America Family Pass Holder Day will be held at Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) and the Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemetery (SAHNC). From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., family pass holders are invited to place a wreath at their loved one’s grave ahead of the National Wreaths Across America Day on Saturday, Dec. 14.


Notice of Availability: Environmental Assessment for the 9/11 Pentagon Memorial Visitor Education Center

November 01, 2024

The Department of the Army, in conjunction with Army National Military Cemeteries (ANMC), announces the availability of the Environmental Assessment (EA) and Draft Finding of No Significant Impact (FNSI) for the construction and operation of a Visitor Education Center (VEC) for the 9/11 Pentagon Memorial, to be constructed on the grounds of Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) in Arlington, Virginia.   


National Veterans Day Observance Open to Public

October 29, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The 71st annual National Veterans Day Observance, honoring the men and women who have served and continue to serve in the U.S. armed forces during war and peacetime, will take place on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, at 11 a.m., in the Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery.


Webinar: National Native American Heritage Month

October 28, 2024

On Monday, Nov. 25 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. EST, Arlington National Cemetery historians will participate in a special National Native American Heritage Month webinar, in partnership with the National Archives and the National Museum of the American Indian. Experts will discuss the American Indian Citizenship Act of 1924 and the role of Yankton Dakota writer, educator and political activist Zitkala-Sa--buried in Section TK at ANC-- role in its passage. The program will also cover citizenship through military service and Native Americans buried at Arlington National Cemetery. 


Hydrant Flushing Notice

October 24, 2024

Beginning Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) will be flushing all fire hydrants in its water distribution system, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.


Marine Corps Marathon: Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024

October 17, 2024

ARLINGTON, Va. – On Sunday, Oct. 27, numerous roads in the vicinity of Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) will be closed for the annual Marine Corps Marathon. These closures will affect pedestrian, vehicular and Metro access to and from ANC. Please read the following information carefully before visiting ANC.


Tour: "Tiny Ships, Big Sailors: Destroyer Escort Men of World War II"

October 08, 2024

On Oct. 25, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Arlington National Cemetery History Office and the Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) will host a special tram tour focused on the critical role of destroyer escorts during World War II. Join us as we visit the gravesites and honor the contributions of these brave sailors and their role in the Battle of Samar.


Public Scoping Meeting for ANC Entry Corridor Area: Oct. 16

October 08, 2024

ARLINGTON, Va. – Army National Military Cemeteries (ANMC) is beginning preparation of a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) assessment for Area Development Plan 1 (ADP1). ADP1, or the “Entry Corridor Area,” serves as the primary visitor and ceremonial entrance to Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) and includes significant facilities including the Welcome Center and visitors’ parking garage, the Administration Building (where families meet with cemetery representatives prior to funerals), the Military Women’s Memorial and various support areas.