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Sidewalk at Memorial Amphitheater to close for repairs

April 05, 2012
Sidewalk at Memorial Amphitheater to close for repairs

Easter Sunrise Service at Arlington National Cemetery

April 03, 2012
Easter Sunrise Service The U.S. Army Military District of Washington Command Chaplain will host the Easter Sunrise Service in Arlington National Cemetery's Memorial Amphitheater on April 8 at 6:30 a.m.

Arlington National Cemetery hours change April 1

March 30, 2012
Arlington National Cemetery hours change April 1

Access to Arlington Cemetery during Cherry Blossom Run

March 28, 2012
On April 1, 2012, Memorial Drive access to Arlington National Cemetery will remain open during the Cherry Blossom run. However, Memorial Bridge to include Arlington Memorial Circle and Lincoln Memorial Circle closed from 5 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. However, it is recommended that visitors take 110 to access ANC.

Celebrating Women's History Month

March 26, 2012
Tour of Women in Military Service for America Memorial, 9-10 am, RSVP required 703-892-2606

National Medal of Honor Day walking tour available for download

March 25, 2012
In recognition of National Medal of Honor Day, Arlington National Cemetery conducted a special guided walking tour of Arlington National Cemetery focusing on Medal of Honor recipients buried at Arlington, as well as the history of the Medal of Honor. Tom Sherlock, Arlington National Cemetery historian, and Timothy Frank, a historian with the Naval History and Heritage Command, narrated the tour. Frank was a contract historian for the Medal of Honor Society from 2002 to 2004, and had the opportunity to interview 60 Medal of Honor recipients. The tour is available for download, as well as a list of Medal of Honor Recipients buried or memorialized at Arlington National Cemetery (see posting of Medal of Honor events for download).

National Medal of Honor Day tour available for download

March 25, 2012
In recognition of National Medal of Honor Day, Arlington National Cemetery conducted a special guided walking tour of Arlington National Cemetery focusing on Medal of Honor recipients buried at Arlington, as well as the history of the Medal of Honor. Tom Sherlock, Arlington National Cemetery historian, and Timothy Frank, a historian with the Naval History and Heritage Command, narrated the tour. Frank was a contract historian for the Medal of Honor Society from 2002 to 2004, and had the opportunity to interview 60 Medal of Honor recipients. A downloadable copy of the tour is available, as well as a list of Medal of Honor Recipients buried or memorialized at Arlington National Cemetery (see posting of Medal of Honor events for download).
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Easter Sunrise Service at Arlington National Cemetery

March 22, 2012
Easter Sunrise Service The U.S. Army Military District of Washington Command Chaplain will host the Easter Sunrise Service in Arlington National Cemetery's Memorial Amphitheater on April 8 at 6:30 a.m. The entrance for mobility impaired is at Old Post Chapel Gate, Joint Base Myer Henderson Hall, VA, located off of McNair Road. Parking will be on a first come-first serve basis. Transportation will begin at 5:15 a.m. from the Old Post Chapel Gate and from the Memorial Gate at Arlington National Cemetery at 5:15 a.m. Parking will be in the Arlington National Cemetery Parking lot off of Memorial Drive. Selfridge Gate at Joint Base Myer Henderson Hall (Selfridge is only a walking gate) and Memorial Gate at Arlington National Cemetery will open at 5 a.m. This celebration of faith supports the Command Master Religious Program and provides spiritual support for our Service Members and families. For more information call 202-685-2856.

National Medal of Honor Day Events at Arlington National Cemetery

March 21, 2012
National Medal of Honor Day Events at Arlington National Cemetery This year marks the 151th anniversary of the establishment of the Medal of Honor, which President Abraham Lincoln signed into law in 1861. The Medal of Honor is the highest award for valor in action against an enemy force which can be bestowed upon an individual serving in the Armed Services of the United States.

Celebrating Women's History Month: “Military Fly Moms”- Brown Bag Lunch and Book Signing

March 14, 2012
The Women In Military Service For America Memorial Foundation is pleased to welcome author and retired Naval aviator Linda Maloney to the Women’s Memorial to discuss her newly released book “Military Fly Moms: Sharing Memories, Building Legacies, Inspiring Hope”. The event, scheduled for Tuesday, March 20 at 11:30 a.m., is in celebration of Women’s History Month 2012.