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Public invited to discuss results, provide feedback on National Dialogue, Jan. 30

January 26, 2018

ARLINGTON, Va. – Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) is at a crossroads in its history. In approximately 23 years, the cemetery will run out of space and will no longer be an active cemetery. In order to extend the cemetery's capacity for generations to come, changes to eligibility criteria and expansion of the cemetery's geographic footprint are required.


Arlington National Cemetery home to new state champion tree

January 23, 2018

ARLINGTON, Va. – A Dwarf Hackberry growing in Section 8 of Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) is the most recent addition to ANC’s list of state champion and co-champion trees. Two sets of measurements were required in a contest that involved two other hackberries at ANC and four other trees growing in Alexandria, Virginia, one of which included the reigning champion.


Arlington National Cemetery Home to New State Champion Tree

January 23, 2018

ARLINGTON, Va. – A Dwarf Hackberry growing in Section 8 of Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) is the most recent addition to ANC’s list of state champion and co-champion trees. Two sets of measurements were required in a contest that involved two other hackberries at ANC and four other trees growing in Alexandria, Virginia, one of which included the reigning champion.


Arlington National Cemetery Emphasizes Safety at Annual Wreaths Out Event

January 17, 2018

ARLINGTON, Va. – Arlington National Cemetery will be holding Wreaths Across America’s clean-up day, commonly known as Wreaths Out, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, beginning at 8 a.m.


Holiday hours of operation at Arlington National Cemetery

January 06, 2018

Arlington National Cemetery would like to remind their guests the visiting hours during holiday season are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. everyday. The parking garage closes at 6 p.m.


Volunteers urged to take public transportation for ‘Wreaths Out,’ Jan. 20

January 05, 2018

Wreaths Across America’s clean-up day, commonly known as Wreaths Out, will be held Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, beginning at 8 a.m., at Arlington National Cemetery.


Wreaths Across America at Arlington National Cemetery access, Metro hours and parking information

November 22, 2017
Wreaths Across America will be held Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, beginning at 8:30 a.m., at Arlington National Cemetery. Every year, thousands of volunteers come to participate in the program. The high volume of visitors creates traffic congestion and delays on nearby streets and at the cemetery’s entrances.

Space for private markers in authorized sections is no longer available

November 21, 2017
Due to the extremely limited burial space unfortunately ANC can no longer accommodate requests for new privately purchased markers for grave sites.

Public invited to celebrate Veterans Day at Arlington National Cemetery

November 07, 2017

The 64th annual National Veterans Day Observance, to honor the men and women who have served and continue to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces during war and peacetime, is scheduled to for Saturday, Nov. 11 at Arlington National Cemetery.


Information for family pass holders visiting on Veterans Day

November 07, 2017

In an effort to reduce wait times for family members, the following gates will be available for use by family pass holders during Veterans Day: