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Staying Safe in Summertime Heat

June 25, 2013
High pressure and humidity often drives our weather during the summer months in the Washington DC metropolitan area, temperatures can range from the low 80's to the upper triple digits. Often there is a chance for scattered afternoon thundershowers. As you visit Arlington National Cemetery please keep in mind that many of the sites require uphill walking which can be exhausting. Please ensure you are well hydrated and if possible begin your tour during the early morning hours or late afternoon prior to cemetery closing to avoid the midday high temperatures. Take frequent rest and water breaks to avoid overheating and If you notice anyone suffering from a heat related illness contact 911 immediately. As a reminder bottled Water can be purchased at The Women in Military Service for America Memorial (WIMSA), and water fountains are also located throughout the cemetery grounds.

Free event: George Mason University to present findings on research project about Arlington National Cemetery

June 13, 2013
George Mason University students will present their findings as part of the research project, "The Cultures of Work at Arlington National Cemetery," on June 19 at 2 p.m. in the theater of the Women in Military Service for America Memorial. The event is free and open to the public.

Eternal Flame at JFK gravesite

June 07, 2013
Eternal Flame at JFK gravesite

Millennium Project Update

June 06, 2013
The Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Millennium Project has been signed. All comments submitted on both the December Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) and the March Revised EA are included in the appendices along with responses. These comments were all considered as part of the assessment and some of these resulted in alterations to the project design.

Sunday, June 9: Road Closures near Arlington National Cemetery

June 04, 2013
The Air Force Association Cycling Classic is taking place June 8-9, 2013, in Arlington, Va. On June 9, the ramps to and from Route 110 and Route 27 from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. Arlington National Cemetery will remain accessible to vehicles from Memorial Circle via Arlington Memorial Bridge or the George Washington Parkway.

TOMORROW! Special Guided Walking Tour of heat-loving perennials and shrubs at Arlington National Cemetery

June 04, 2013
ARLINGTON, Va. -- Arlington National Cemetery's horticulturist Kelly Wilson will host a guided walking tour to teach you more about easy to grow, heat-loving plants. The tour will take place on June 21 from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m.

REMINDERS: Attending Memorial Day events at Arlington

May 24, 2013
The annual National Memorial Day Observance to honor America's fallen military service members is scheduled for Monday, May 27 at Arlington National Cemetery. The U.S. Army Military District of Washington will conduct a Presidential Armed Forces Full Honor Wreath-Laying Ceremony at 11 a.m. at the Tomb of the Unknowns, to be followed by an observance program hosted by the Department of Defense in Arlington's Memorial Amphitheater.

Arlington National Cemetery: My Forever Home, a one woman show at the Women's Memorial

May 24, 2013
Arlington National Cemetery: My Forever Home, a new one-woman show by nationally known storyteller and local cable television host Ellouise Schoettler, will make it’s Washington, DC, debut at the Women In Military Service For America Memorial on Memorial Day, May 27, 2013, at 2:00 p.m.

New automated parking pay system at Arlington National Cemetery

May 20, 2013
New Automated Parking at Arlington National Cemetery Arlington National Cemetery installed an automated parking pay system. Here are the new parking procedures: • Keep your ticket with you. • Pay at the kiosks in the Welcome Center as you are leaving the Cemetery and returning to the parking facility. There are CASH and CREDIT CARD pay stations inside the Welcome Center. • CREDIT CARD ONLY pay stations are located in the parking facility exit lanes. • Once your ticket is paid, you will have 20 minutes to exit the parking facility with your receipt ticket. • If you lose your parking ticket, you must obtain and pay for a lost ticket at the pay stations inside the Welcome Center. Lost tickets are subject to the “7-8 Hour” daily charge.

New burner installed for Eternal Flame at the President John F. Kennedy gravesite

May 17, 2013
ARLINGTON, Va. – The temporary flame that has been operating at the gravesite of President John F. Kennedy and his family since April 29 was removed today and the new burner at the Eternal Flame has been relit.