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Open House and Site Visit Millennium Project at Arlington National Cemetery, Saturday, March 16, 2013, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

February 27, 2013
Open House and Site Visit Millennium Project at Arlington National Cemetery Saturday, March 16, 2013, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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USS Monitor Interment Open to the Public

February 22, 2013
USS Monitor Interment Open to the Public Story Number: NNS130221-29 2/21/2013 From Defense Media Activity — Navy WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Navy announced Feb. 21 that the March 8 graveside interment ceremony of the remains of two unknown Sailors recovered from the USS Monitor shipwreck will be open to the public. The unknown Sailors were lost along with 14 of their shipmates when Monitor sank off Cape Hatteras, N.C. on Dec. 31, 1862. All 16 Sailors will be memorialized on a group marker in section 46 of the cemetery, which is between the amphitheater and the USS Maine Mast memorial. The specific date of the interment was chosen to recognize the Monitor's role in the Battle of Hampton Roads 151 years ago. It is Navy custom and tradition to honor the service member's final resting place by conducting an official burial ceremony. The chapel service is by invitation only. Members of the public may attend the interment, which begins at approximately 4:30 p.m., but will not be involved in and/or participate directly in the funeral procession or graveside service. Driving to the gravesite will not be permitted. Attendees may park in the ANC Welcome Center parking garage and either walk or take, for a fee, the Martz tour tram to the Amphitheater. For those wishing to attend in period costume, cemetery regulations stipulate that no weapons, to include historic weapons, are allowed. Groups should contact Mr. Stuart McLean, Director, Ceremonies and Special Events for Naval District Washington at (202) 433-4690.

Arlington National Cemetery is seeking public comments on joint agreement

February 13, 2013
Arlington National Cemetery is seeking public comment on a draft Programmatic Agreement (PA) for operations, maintenance, and repair activities at Arlington National Cemetery. This agreement was developed among Arlington National Cemetery, the Virginia State Historic Preservation Officer, and Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. The PA establishes procedures for landscape and monument maintenance, minor repairs to buildings, structures, and objects to be consistent with the Secretary of Interior’s Standards for Historic Preservation. The document will streamline compliance with National Historic Preservation Act Section 106 review, and institutes procedures for the protection of unexpected archaeological finds. Major construction and expansion projects are not the subject of the agreement, and Section 106 for those actions will follow standard procedures.

Kennedy flame to receive upgrades

February 05, 2013
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District awarded a Maryland company a contract, Jan. 31, to upgrade the John F. Kennedy eternal flame at Arlington National Cemetery, Va.

Restoration ongoing for Mast of the Maine; upcoming for JFK flame

January 28, 2013
Two highly-visited sites at Arlington National Cemetery are going through significant restoration and replacement projects.

Vehicle access within Arlington National Cemetery restricted on Sat., Jan. 26 until 1 p.m. -- Impacts those with family passes

January 25, 2013
There will be no vehicular access to the cemetery except through the gate to the parking garage until after the wreath cleanup at approximately 1 p.m.

Information for Wreaths Across America Clean Up 2013

January 22, 2013
Some important things to know for the Wreaths Across America cleanup day, Saturday, January 26, 2013 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Arlington National Cemetery unveils new exhibits at ribbon cutting ceremony

January 20, 2013
Arlington National Cemetery unveils new exhibits at ribbon cutting ceremony
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Arlington National Cemetery unveils new exhibits at ribbon cutting ceremony, Sunday, Jan. 20

January 17, 2013
Arlington National Cemetery is hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony, this Sunday, Jan. 20 at 9:15 a.m., to unveil the first major upgrade to the historical displays in the Welcome Center’s main hall in more than 20 years. The new exhibit tells the story of Arlington National Cemetery and its significance to the Nation. The cornerstone of the new exhibit is a life-size replica of U.S. Army bugler, Staff Sgt. Jesse Tubb, who will also be present to unveil his statue. The event is free and open to the public.

Vehicle access from the DC to Arlington National Cemetery Restricted Jan. 21

January 16, 2013
Vehicle access from Washington, DC to Arlington National Cemetery will be restricted on Monday, Jan. 21 for Inauguration activities. Memorial Bridge will be open for pedestrian traffic only. Visitors should consider using Metro. For additional information, please go to: http://www.gettingthere.dc.gov.