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Arlington National Cemetery Memorial Arboretum

Arlington National Cemetery Memorial Arboretum

March 26, 2014
Arlington National Cemetery, the nation’s premier military cemetery, has been designated as an arboretum. In addition to being the final resting place for thousands of the nation’s veterans, Arlington is also known for its rolling hills, perfectly aligned marble headstones and immaculate landscaping. The grounds honor those who have served the nation by providing a sense of beauty and peace. The purpose of the arboretum at Arlington is to preserve and interpret the collection of trees and ornamental plants that serve as a backdrop to this national shrine. In 2013, Arlington National Cemetery joined the Morton Register of Arboreta. The purpose of the Morton Register is to identify all of the organizations that collect and display trees, shrubs, and other woody plants for the benefit of the public, science and conservation.

Arlington National Cemetery operations for Tuesday, March 25, 2014

March 24, 2014
Arlington National Cemetery operations for Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Arlington National Cemetery operations for Tuesday, March 25, 2014

March 24, 2014
Arlington National Cemetery is open normal operating hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today. Funeral services will be conducted as scheduled unless postponed by the family. Families who choose to reschedule services or cannot travel because of the weather are urged to contact the cemetery at 877-907-8585 as soon as possible.

Programmatic Agreement for compliance with National Historic Preservation Act available for public comment

March 20, 2014
Arlington National Cemetery, the Virginia Department of Historic Preservation, and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation have developed a programmatic agreement for compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of Arlington National Cemetery operations, maintenance, and repair undertakings.

Arlington National Cemetery operations for Monday, March 17, 2014

March 17, 2014
Arlington National Cemetery operations for Monday, March 17, 2014

Road closures at entrance to Arlington, Saturday, March 15

March 12, 2014
Road closures at entrance to Arlington, Saturday, March 15

Documentary about Arlington National Cemetery now available online

March 05, 2014
Documentary about Arlington National Cemetery now available online

Arlington National Cemetery operations for Tuesday, March 4, 2014.

March 03, 2014
Arlington National Cemetery operations for Tuesday, March 4, 2014.

Arlington National Cemetery operations for Monday, March 3, 2014

March 02, 2014
Arlington National Cemetery operations for Monday, March 3, 2014

"Arlington at 150": The commemoration of Arlington National Cemetery's 150th Anniversary

February 26, 2014
"Arlington at 150": The commemoration of Arlington National Cemetery's 150th Anniversary