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Celebrating America's Army:

Celebrating America's Army: "An Evening with Heroes and Voices"

April 14, 2017
"An Evening with Heroes and Voices," is a FREE, 90-minute outdoor musical extravaganza dedicated to those Americans, who wear uniforms of all types and have spent their lives helping and inspiring others through their actions. The concerts are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 20-22, at the Women In Military Service for America Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery.

Concert
Free Event
Military Music
Easter Sunrise Service to take place April 16

Easter Sunrise Service to take place April 16

March 29, 2017
The annual Easter Sunrise Service, hosted by Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Commander Col. Patrick M. Duggan, at Arlington National Cemetery's Memorial Amphitheater will take place April 16. Prelude music performed by The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own," will start at 6:15 a.m.







The non-denominational worship service will begin with a call to worship at 6:30 a.m. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.  Cemetery gates will open at 5 a.m.

Easter Sunrise Service
Arlington National Cemetery Medal of Honor History Tour

Arlington National Cemetery Medal of Honor History Tour

March 07, 2017

 

Arlington National Cemetery continues its free, guided history tours with a Medal of Honor History tour scheduled for Saturday, March 25, beginning at 11 a.m. at the Arlington National Cemetery Welcome Center.

 

 


History Tour
Medal of Honor
Amendment to Federal Rule governing ANC

Amendment to Federal Rule governing ANC

March 03, 2017

The Federal Rule governing the administration of ANC, to include eligibility, rules of conduct within the cemetery, and other administrative matters, was recently amended.  We are currently reviewing our entire website and printed literature to ensure consistency with the new Federal Rule. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this review period.



Arlington National Cemetery's Superintendent is newest Army SES

Arlington National Cemetery's Superintendent is newest Army SES

March 02, 2017

The U.S. Army welcomed the newest member to its Senior Executive Service during an induction ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery March 2, 2017.

Katharine Kelley, superintendent, Arlington National Cemetery, took the oath of office during her SES pinning and induction ceremony, hosted by Karen Durham-Aguilera, executive director, Army National Military Cemeteries.

 


Arlington National Cemetery
Induction Ceremony
Leadership

Traffic Advisory: 5K and 10K run to impact Memorial Bridge

February 28, 2017

The National Park Service (NPS), George Washington Memorial Parkway will close Arlington Memorial Bridge to vehicular traffic Sunday, March 5 from 6-11 a.m. The closure is in support of the Pacers “St. Pat’s Run” 5K and 10K event.


Traffic Advisory
Scheduled Arlington National Cemetery Metro Station Closure Feb. 11-28

Scheduled Arlington National Cemetery Metro Station Closure Feb. 11-28

February 14, 2017

Visitors to Arlington National Cemetery who use the Metro will be affected by SafeTrack Surge 12. The maintenance will take place Feb. 11-28 on the Blue Line, with no trains running between the Rosslyn Station and Pentagon Station.  Arlington Cemetery Station will be closed, however, there will be a free shuttle service between the Pentagon and Arlington National Cemetery that drops off and picks up passengers adjacent to the Arlington Cemetery Station.

Arlington National Cemetery visitors have multiple travel options to visit the cemetery:

1) Use the free shuttle service between the Pentagon and Arlington National Cemetery.

2) Walk from the Rosslyn Metro Station to the Ord and Weitzle Gate adjacent to the Marine Corps War Memorial. (Approximately a .75 mile walk)


Metro
SafeTrack
Visitors
A true Valentine's Day love story

A true Valentine's Day love story

February 13, 2017

A true love story on this Valentine’s Day:

Today we remember Air Force Col. Donald Matthews (Feb. 22, 1919 – June 9, 1994) and U.S. Army 1st Lt. Rita Matthews (May 14, 1921 – April 27, 2011) whose love of country, service to others and love of one another sustained them through 50 years of marriage, nearly 30 years of combined military service and 10 duty stations.


Love Story
Military
Valentines Day
Arlington National Cemetery’s 2017 free history tours kick off Feb. 19

Arlington National Cemetery’s 2017 free history tours kick off Feb. 19

January 30, 2017

Each year, Arlington National Cemetery hosts free, guided history tours each month. The first tour of the season is Sunday, Feb. 19, beginning at 11 a.m. at the Arlington National Cemetery Welcome Center.

This month’s tour commemorates National African American History Month with a special lecture and tour of the cemetery. Guest speaker, Matt Penrod, park ranger with the National Park Service will join the Arlington National Cemetery Historian as they discuss the African American experience at Arlington starting from the Antebellum period and continuing through the Civil War and founding of the national cemetery.


Free Event
History Tour

Enhanced security measures coming to Arlington National Cemetery

January 27, 2017
 “Arlington is taking advanced security precautions to protect visitors, family members and staff. These security measures will be similar to the ones at museums in the National Capitol Region,” said Patrick K. Hallinan, Arlington National Cemetery executive director.