National Veterans Day Observance at Arlington National Cemetery

The annual National Veterans Day Observance, honoring the men and women who have served and continue to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces during war and peacetime, will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. in the Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery. More info coming soon! 

Published on: Thursday, October 30, 2025
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Arlington National Cemetery Operations for Wednesday, October 31, 2012

October 30, 2012
Arlington National Cemetery Operations for Wednesday, October 31, 2012

[UPDATE] Impact of Inclement Weather on Operations at Arlington National Cemetery

October 29, 2012
[UPDATE] Impact of Inclement Weather on Operations at Arlington National Cemetery

Impact of Inclement Weather on Operations at Arlington National Cemetery

October 26, 2012
In extreme weather conditions, Arlington National Cemetery takes great care to ensure that its employees, families attending services and visitors take the necessary precautions to protect themselves against the elements. Impacts from Hurricane Sandy could be felt in the Washington D.C. area as early as this weekend. Currently, Arlington National Cemetery is planning to conduct normal cemetery operations. Arlington National Cemetery does not postpone funeral services because of inclement weather. A service may be delayed if the weather presents a safety hazard (i.e. thunder and lightning). A funeral service may be postponed at the request of the family. If you are planning to attend a service, please check the funeral schedule on the homepage of the website. If you are planning to visit Arlington, please monitor the website for updates on cemetery operations.

Road Closures on Oct. 28 for the Marine Corps Marathon

October 25, 2012
On Sunday, October 28, 2012, there will be various road closures in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia during the Marine Corps Marathon that will affect traffic patterns in and around the capital. There will be no vehicle access into Arlington National Cemetery from Memorial Ave for most of Sunday. Please check the event organizer's website (www.marinemarathon.com) for a complete list of closures throughout the area.

New app brings Arlington National Cemetery closer to the public

October 22, 2012
Today, Arlington National Cemetery released an application that enables family members and the public to find gravesites and explore Arlington’s rich history.
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New app brings Arlington National Cemetery closer to the public

October 22, 2012
Today, Arlington National Cemetery released an application that enables family members and the public to find gravesites and explore Arlington’s rich history. ANC Explorer allows users to use a smart phone or common web browser to locate gravesites, events or other points of interest throughout the cemetery; generate front-and-back photos of a headstone or monument; and receive directions to these locations. This free app is now available on Arlington’s website, the iTunes store, and Google Play and is loaded on new kiosks in Arlington National Cemetery’s Visitors Center. “This is just the beginning. In the future, ANC Explorer will offer features such as emergency and event notifications, restroom and water fountain locations, shuttle stops, and self-guided tours,” said Maj. Nicholas R. Miller, Arlington National Cemetery chief information officer. The information in the app is a compilation of Arlington’s accountability effort. The effort led to the first-ever review, analysis and coordination of almost 150 years of varying records. As part of the accountability effort, the Army photographed 259,978 gravesites, niches and markers using a custom-built smart phone application and instituted a rigorous process to review each headstone photo with existing cemetery records and other historical documents. The end result was the creation of a single, verifiable and authoritative database of all those laid to rest at Arlington that is linked to the Arlington’s digital mapping system. “ANC Explorer is another milestone in our transformation. There isn’t a national cemetery that is as technologically advanced as Arlington – both in day-to-day operations and how it connects to its families and visitors,” said Kathryn A. Condon, executive director of the Army National Military Cemeteries. For additional information and the link to the ANC Explorer app is available at www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/ancexplorer.

Senator Edward Kennedy gravesite improvements complete at Arlington National Cemetery

October 17, 2012

A construction project to improve access to Senator Edward M. Kennedy’s gravesite has been completed at Arlington National Cemetery.
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Weekend events may affect travel to Arlington National Cemetery

October 17, 2012
There are two events this weekend that could affect traveling to Arlington National Cemetery.

Arlington overhauls its construction equipment fleet

October 09, 2012
Over the past two years, Arlington National Cemetery has been actively replacing its older construction equipment with new and less turf damaging equipment such as a new excavator, dirt transfer vehicles, new backhoes, smaller tractors and various turf conditioning attachments.

Special Guided Walking Tour: “Perennials and Sustainable Landscaping Techniques at Arlington National Cemetery”

October 04, 2012
ARLINGTON, Va. – Arlington National Cemetery will host a guided walking tour of its perennials and sustainable landscaping techniques on Oct. 12 from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. Please note this is a shorter, more tailored tour and will not highlight Arlington's entire horticulture program.