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Special Guided Walking Tour: "Horticulture Program at Arlington National Cemetery"

October 16, 2013
ARLINGTON, Va. - Arlington National Cemetery will host a special guided walking tour of its Horticulture Program on Nov. 1 from 8:30 to 11:00 a.m.

"Arlington at 150": Events designed to commemorate Arlington National Cemetery's 150th Anniversary

October 09, 2013
ARLINGTON, Va. – Arlington National Cemetery will host a series of special events from May through June 2014 designed to honor the traditions, remember the sacrifice and explore the history of the cemetery as it commemorates its 150th anniversary.
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Upcoming meeting of the Advisory Committee on Arlington National Cemetery is cancelled due to potential shutdown of the federal government

September 30, 2013
The October 3, 2013 meeting of the Advisory Committee on Arlington National Cemetery is cancelled due to the potential shutdown of the federal government. Federal rules prohibit federal advisory committee meetings to occur while the government is shut down. The meeting will be rescheduled.

Arlington National Cemetery will be open if the federal government shuts down

September 30, 2013
Arlington National Cemetery remains operational for interment operations and will be open to the general public in the event of a lapse in appropriations for much of the federal government. However, the National Park Service plans to curtail operations. At Arlington National Cemetery, the Arlington House will be closed for the duration of the government shutdown, and the Martz Tour tram service managed by the National Park Service will be temporarily suspended. Arlington National Cemetery will be open as usual for pedestrian access, and we strive to accommodate vehicular access to visitors with disabilities and physical limitations. Drivers may apply for a temporary vehicular access pass at the visitor's desk in the Welcome Center lobby.

Arlington moves one step closer to becoming a “Memorial Arboretum”

September 27, 2013
Arlington National Cemetery’s horticulture division installed the first labels on its trees Sept. 25, a major step in establishing Arlington as a “Memorial Arboretum.”

Special Guided Walking Tour of Arlington National Cemetery's first rain garden

September 20, 2013
ARLINGTON, Va. -- Arlington National Cemetery's horticulturist Kelly Wilson will host a guided walking tour to teach you how Arlington has transformed its employee parking lot from merely a group of parking spaces into a haven for finches and hummingbirds through the creation of its first rain garden using native perennials.

Memorial Bridge and Memorial Circle closed Sat., Sept. 14 for Navy Air Force Half Marathon

September 10, 2013
This Saturday is the Navy Air Force Half Marathon and 5 Miler. There will be numerous closures in D.C. GWMP closures include Memorial Bridge and Memorial Circle potentially from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m. ANC will be accessible through Rt. 110 and the Southbound G.W. Parkway during the closures.

Turf renovations underway at Arlington National Cemetery in sections 30, 31, 41, 51, 52, and 53

September 06, 2013
Arlington National Cemetery completely renovates more than 35 acres of turf each year, which includes removing the old turf, tilling the soil and planting new turf from seed. Each year the maintenance crews work on a rotating basis, renovating different sections as needed. This fall, crews are doing turf renovations in sections 30, 31, 41, 51, 52 and 53. Right now and continuing for the next several weeks, you will notice signs in these sections/areas where work is being completed. Unless you are visiting a particular grave in a section, we ask that you please refrain from excessive walking on these areas when possible.

UPDATED: Memorial Bridge closed Wed., August 28 for event at Lincoln Memorial

August 26, 2013
Arlington National Cemetery will be accessible from Route 110, Parkway southbound lanes, and public transportation.

UPDATED: Memorial Bridge closed, this Saturday, Aug. 24 from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m.

August 22, 2013
This Sat, Memorial bridge will be closed 5am to 6 pm for the 50th anv of the March on Washington