July 4: Air Force Memorial and Road Closures

On July 4, the Air Force Memorial will be closed, and numerous road closures around ANC will impact visitors and family passholders arriving by vehicle. We recommend using Metro. 

Published on: Wednesday, July 2, 2025 read more ...
Important Visitor Information

In accordance with current DoD guidance, ANC has implemented increased security measures. 

Published on: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 read more ...

Webinar: Commemorating the Pioneering Nurses of the Spanish-American War at Arlington National Cemetery

4/1/2024

On Apr. 15, 2024 at 7 p.m. EST, the Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) History Office will participate in a webinar hosted by the Army Nurse Corps Association—“Commemorating the Pioneering Nurses of the Spanish-American War at Arlington National Cemetery.”

This webinar will trace the history of the women who worked as civilian contract nurses for the Army during the Spanish-American War. Due to their successful service, Congress passed legislation in 1901 to create the U.S. Army Nurse Corps. Many of these women are buried and memorialized at ANC. This webinar will explore the history of their service and take participants on a virtual tour of their graves and memorials at ANC.

This event will take place via Zoom. For more information, and to register, click here.