Events at Arlington National Cemetery

Armed Forces Full Honors Wreath Ceremony in honor of President John F. Kennedy
Friday, May 29, 10 a.m.
On Friday, May 29 at 10 a.m., an Armed Forces Full Honors Wreath Ceremony honoring President John F. Kennedy’s birthday will take place at the Kennedy gravesite in Section 45 of Arlington National Cemetery.
This ceremony is free and open to the public. No registration is required.
The Legacy of the American Revolution at Arlington: An America 250 Walking Tour
Friday, June 12, 9:30–11:30 a.m.
In honor of America’s 250th birthday, the Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) History Office and the National Park Service (NPS) will co-lead a walking tour on Friday, June 12, from 9:30 to approximately 11:30 a.m. The tour will explore how the American Revolution has been commemorated at the Arlington property since the early 19th century. It will begin with an introduction by a Park Ranger, who will explain how the American Revolution was memorialized at Arlington House before the Civil War. The tour will then visit the graves of veterans of the American Revolution who are buried in Sections 1 and 2 of ANC.
This tour is free and open to the public. No registration is required. Recommended for people ages 10 and up.
• The tour will be held rain or shine, and it will cover hilly, uneven terrain. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. Bring plenty of water and wear a hat!
• Attendees should meet at Arlington House no later than 9:30 a.m.; the tour will depart at 9:30.
• Please allow sufficient time to arrive at the ANC Welcome Center via Metro or car, go through security and arrive at the starting point at Arlington House. Participants can either walk to the starting point or purchase tram tickets, if desired. The tour will end in the vicinity of Arlington House.
Remembering the Revolution at Arlington National Cemetery: A Panel Discussion
Tuesday, July 7, 7 p.m.: Virtual Only
Thursday, July 14, 12 p.m.: Virtual and In-Person at the National Museum of the United States Army, Fort Belvoir, VA
In this special "America 250" webinar, experts from Arlington National Cemetery (ANC), the National Museum of the United States Army (NMUSA) and the National Park Service (NPS) will come together to explore the many legacies of the American Revolution at the property that is now Arlington National Cemetery. Topics will include the commemoration of George Washington at Arlington House, the Revolutionary War veterans reburied at Arlington National Cemetery and the fascinating artifacts that link Arlington to the nation’s founding conflict. NMUSA is hosting this webinar on two dates as part of its “Battle Brief” series.
• Both versions of this webinar (virtual only, or virtual and in-person at NMUSA) are free and open to the public.
• Registration is required. Click here to register.
Teacher Workshop: The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
July 10
Explore the history and meaning of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier through discussion, reflection, and site-based learning at Arlington National Cemetery. 5 Continuing Education Units are available.
• 5 Continuing Education Units are available.
• Space is limited and registration is required. Sign up here.
Teacher Workshop: America 250 at Arlington National Cemetery
July 24
Explore how Arlington National Cemetery connects America's 250th anniversary to the enduring ideals of the Declaration of Independence.
• 5 Continuing Education Units are available.
• Space is limited and registration is required. Sign up here.