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 ...
Fall

Fall Highlight: Early Fall Colors

October 12, 2022

Here at Arlington National Cemetery, we are starting to get a glimpse of the early fall colors.


Fall Highlight: Persian Ironwood Tree

November 01, 2019

Step inside Columbarium Court 3, and the burgundy colors of Persian ironwood (Parrotia persica) trees immediately warm the cool crisp air. Their wavy-edged leaves, lustrous green in the summer, have finally exposed their beautiful autumn colors. 


Fall Highlight: Fall Foliage!

November 16, 2017

Everyone associates fall with brilliant, multi-colored leaves on the trees — but how do they get that way? 


Fall Highlight: Ginkgo Biloba

September 23, 2014

The Ginkgo biloba, or maidenhair tree, is often called a "living fossil." It is ancient, resilient and beautiful — and sometimes incredibly smelly.