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Holiday hours of operation at Arlington National Cemetery

January 06, 2018

Arlington National Cemetery would like to remind their guests the visiting hours during holiday season are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. everyday. The parking garage closes at 6 p.m.


Volunteers urged to take public transportation for ‘Wreaths Out,’ Jan. 20

January 05, 2018

Wreaths Across America’s clean-up day, commonly known as Wreaths Out, will be held Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, beginning at 8 a.m., at Arlington National Cemetery.


Wreaths Across America at Arlington National Cemetery access, Metro hours and parking information

November 22, 2017
Wreaths Across America will be held Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, beginning at 8:30 a.m., at Arlington National Cemetery. Every year, thousands of volunteers come to participate in the program. The high volume of visitors creates traffic congestion and delays on nearby streets and at the cemetery’s entrances.

Space for private markers in authorized sections is no longer available

November 21, 2017
Due to the extremely limited burial space unfortunately ANC can no longer accommodate requests for new privately purchased markers for grave sites.

Public invited to celebrate Veterans Day at Arlington National Cemetery

November 07, 2017

The 64th annual National Veterans Day Observance, to honor the men and women who have served and continue to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces during war and peacetime, is scheduled to for Saturday, Nov. 11 at Arlington National Cemetery.


Information for family pass holders visiting on Veterans Day

November 07, 2017

In an effort to reduce wait times for family members, the following gates will be available for use by family pass holders during Veterans Day:


Arlington National Cemetery to participate in ‘Moment of Silence’ during Veterans Day activities

November 07, 2017
Arlington National Cemetery will be observing a two-minute national moment of silence at 2:11 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on Veterans Day, which is Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017.

Arlington National Cemetery Road Closures, Sunday, Oct. 8th. Recommend Metro Access.

October 02, 2017

The Arlington National Cemetery parking garage will be difficult to enter on Sunday, October 8th due to the numerous road closures near the area for the Army Ten Miler road race. You may have to alter Sunday morning driving plans if you plan to travel on some major roads near the Pentagon trying get gain access to Arlington National Cemetery. Tens of thousands of runners will be hitting the streets for the Annual Army Ten-Miler race.


Advisory Committee on Arlington National Cemetery - Vacancies

September 18, 2017

 

Arlington National Cemetery is seeking new members, from a wide range of highly qualified persons, to be considered for appointment to the Advisory Committee on Arlington National Cemetery.


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Turf renovations underway at Arlington National Cemetery

Turf renovations underway at Arlington National Cemetery

July 31, 2017

For the next several weeks, you will notice signs and work indicating Arlington National Cemetery is in the process of renovating the turf.  Please limit walking in these areas as much as possible, but do not hesitate to visit or place flowers at a gravesite.


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