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Stay hydrated while visiting Arlington National Cemetery

Stay hydrated while visiting Arlington National Cemetery

May 31, 2017
As the temperatures continue to rise, staying hydrated while visiting Arlington National Cemetery is important for all of our visitors. Before your visit, we recommend downloading our free app, ANC Explorer. Not only are you able to find a specific grave or points of interest within the cemetery, you can also find the nearest drinking fountain or restroom. The GPS will direct you to the nearest drinking fountain to fill up your water bottle with step-by-step navigation. It's a helpful tool to keep safe and stay hydrated during the summer months. Download the app today!








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New exhibit open at Arlington National Cemetery

New exhibit open at Arlington National Cemetery

May 30, 2017

Changes are underway at Arlington National Cemetery's Welcome Center. In a joint Effort with the American Battle Monuments Commission, ANC will unveil its new World War I exhibit in an official grand opening ceremony Friday, March 31, 8 a.m.


American Battle Monuments Commission
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World War I

Traffic Advisory: Rolling Thunder scheduled for May 28

May 18, 2017
Arlington Memorial Bridge and Memorial Circle to vehicle traffic Sunday, May 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This road closure is in support of the annual Rolling Thunder motorcycle rally demonstration, which is scheduled as part of the Memorial Day weekend tributes commemorating U.S. men and women who have died in military service to their country.

Plan your visit to Arlington over Memorial Day weekend

Plan your visit to Arlington over Memorial Day weekend

May 18, 2017
Plan your visit to Arlington National Cemetery during Memorial Day weekend. Here are a list of events taking place throughout the cemetery from May 25-29.

Memorial Day
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Flags-In at Arlington National Cemetery scheduled for May 25

Flags-In at Arlington National Cemetery scheduled for May 25

May 11, 2017
Soldiers of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) will conduct Flags-In, Thursday, May 25 beginning at 1 p.m., in Arlington National Cemetery. Within four hours, more than a thousand Soldiers will place an American flag at each of the headstones and at the foot of each Columbariums to honor the more than 400,000 interred in Arlington National Cemetery.

Arlington National Cemetery
Flags-In
The Old Guard
National Memorial Day Observance at Arlington National Cemetery

National Memorial Day Observance at Arlington National Cemetery

May 09, 2017
The National Memorial Day Observance to honor America's fallen service members is scheduled for Monday, May 29 at Arlington National Cemetery. The Presidential Armed Forces Full Honors Wreath-Laying Ceremony will begin at 11 a.m., followed by an observance program in Arlington National Cemetery's Memorial Amphitheater.

Arlington National Cemetery
Memorial Day
Wreath-Laying Ceremony
The sculpture

The sculpture "Victory" fully restored, on display at the Memorial Amphitheater

April 25, 2017
The sculpture Victory is now on display in the Display Room of the Memorial Amphitheater.

Celebrating America's Army:

Celebrating America's Army: "An Evening with Heroes and Voices"

April 14, 2017
"An Evening with Heroes and Voices," is a FREE, 90-minute outdoor musical extravaganza dedicated to those Americans, who wear uniforms of all types and have spent their lives helping and inspiring others through their actions. The concerts are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 20-22, at the Women In Military Service for America Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery.

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Military Music
Easter Sunrise Service to take place April 16

Easter Sunrise Service to take place April 16

March 29, 2017
The annual Easter Sunrise Service, hosted by Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Commander Col. Patrick M. Duggan, at Arlington National Cemetery's Memorial Amphitheater will take place April 16. Prelude music performed by The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own," will start at 6:15 a.m.







The non-denominational worship service will begin with a call to worship at 6:30 a.m. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.  Cemetery gates will open at 5 a.m.

Easter Sunrise Service
Arlington National Cemetery Medal of Honor History Tour

Arlington National Cemetery Medal of Honor History Tour

March 07, 2017

 

Arlington National Cemetery continues its free, guided history tours with a Medal of Honor History tour scheduled for Saturday, March 25, beginning at 11 a.m. at the Arlington National Cemetery Welcome Center.

 

 


History Tour
Medal of Honor