Important Visitor Information

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

December 11, 2013
Wreaths Across America at Arlington National Cemetery access, Metro hours and parking information

Funeral services to be conducted as scheduled Dec. 10, 2013

December 10, 2013
Funeral services to be conducted as scheduled Dec. 10, 2013

Arlington National Cemetery visitor center open, tour service closed Dec. 10, 2013

December 10, 2013
Arlington National Cemetery visitor center open, tour service closed

Wreaths Across America covers 30 sections at Arlington

December 06, 2013
Thirty sections to be covered at Wreaths Across America 2013

Important information for participating in Wreaths Across America at Arlington

December 04, 2013
The annual Wreaths Across America event will be held at Arlington National Cemetery Saturday, December 14, 2013. This year the Opening Ceremony will be held at 9:30 a.m. at McClellan Gate, which is at the intersection of McClellan and Eisenhower Drives – near the main entrance of Arlington National Cemetery. At the ceremony, volunteers will receive a short briefing then move to the designated areas of the cemetery to participate in the laying of wreaths at headstones.

Arlington National Cemetery at 150

December 02, 2013
150 years of Arlington National Cemetery

Wreaths Across America 2013

November 20, 2013
Wreaths Across America 2013

Access restrictions in place on Nov. 20 for an event at JFK Gravesite

November 18, 2013
Access is restricted at Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday, Nov. 20th from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. for a special event at President John F. Kennedy's gravesite. Arlington House will also be closed starting at 10:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Pedestrian traffic in Sections 2, 5, 30, 31, 32, 33, 45 will be prohibited from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Sheridan and Weeks Drives are closed to pedestrian and vehicle traffic from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Portions of Roosevelt Drive will be closed (between Eisenhower and McCellan). Grant Drive will also be closed between Roosevelt and McCellan Drives. Funeral services will not be impacted by closures. Pedestrian access to the Memorial Amphitheater and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is accessible by Eisenhower Drive to McCellan up to Roosevelt Drive. We apologize in advance for any potential inconvenience.

Pictorial Exhibit Honoring President John F. Kennedy

November 12, 2013
Pictorial Exhibit Honoring President John F. Kennedy

Upcoming Meeting of the Advisory Committee on Arlington National Cemetery

November 12, 2013
The Advisory Committee on Arlington National Cemetery will meet Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Women in Military Service for America Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA. The following topics are on the agenda for discussion: the Section 60 Mementos Pilot Program, events for the 50th Commemoration of the interment of John F. Kennedy, the 150th anniversary of Arlington National Cemetery, and the status of expansion projects. This meeting is open to the public.