Changing of the Guard

From April 1 through Sept. 30, the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier occurs every half hour. 

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March 24, 2025

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Turf Renovations

March 21, 2025

Arlington National Cemetery renovates approximately 30 acres of turf each year. This process involves removing the old turf, adding amendments to the soil, tilling and re-grading the gravesites, and then sowing new grass seed.


Website Content Update

March 19, 2025

Arlington National Cemetery is actively working to update our website and Education Program content in compliance with executive orders issued by the president and Department of Defense instructions. 


March 15: Memorial Bridge and Circle Closed for Rock 'n' Roll Marathon

March 13, 2025

On Saturday, March 15, Memorial Bridge and Circle will close from 7 to 10 a.m. for the Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon.


Road and Walkway Closures

March 12, 2025

Spring 2025 Horticulture Tours

February 10, 2025

Arlington National Cemetery is pleased to announce our annual series of spring horticulture tours! 


Arlington National Cemetery to Hold Annual Wreaths Out Event on Saturday, Jan. 11

January 06, 2025

ARLINGTON, VA – Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) and Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemetery (SAHNC) in Washington, D.C. will hold their annual removal of wreaths, known as Wreaths Out, on Saturday, Jan. 11, beginning at 8 a.m.


Wreaths Across America Day: Dec. 14

December 02, 2024

On Saturday, Dec. 14, the annual Wreaths Across America (WAA) event will be held at Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) and the Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemetery (SAHNC). Visitors will lay wreaths throughout ANC and SAHNC on headstones and columbarium niches to honor the sacrifice of our nation’s service members and veterans. ANC will open to visitors at   8 a.m. and SAHNC will open at noon.


Wreaths Across America Family Pass Holder Day: Dec. 8

November 15, 2024

On Sunday, Dec. 8, the annual Wreaths Across America Family Pass Holder Day will be held at Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) and the Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemetery (SAHNC). From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., family pass holders are invited to place a wreath at their loved one’s grave ahead of the National Wreaths Across America Day on Saturday, Dec. 14.


Notice of Availability: Environmental Assessment for the 9/11 Pentagon Memorial Visitor Education Center

November 01, 2024

The Department of the Army, in conjunction with Army National Military Cemeteries (ANMC), announces the availability of the Environmental Assessment (EA) and Draft Finding of No Significant Impact (FNSI) for the construction and operation of a Visitor Education Center (VEC) for the 9/11 Pentagon Memorial, to be constructed on the grounds of Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) in Arlington, Virginia.