Traffic Alert: Army Birthday Parade

The Army Birthday Parade on Saturday, June 14 will result in road closures in and around the D.C. metro area. Click below for information on access to ANC throughout the weekend. 

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Vehicle access within Arlington National Cemetery restricted on Sat., Jan. 26 until 1 p.m. -- Impacts those with family passes

January 25, 2013
There will be no vehicular access to the cemetery except through the gate to the parking garage until after the wreath cleanup at approximately 1 p.m.

Information for Wreaths Across America Clean Up 2013

January 22, 2013
Some important things to know for the Wreaths Across America cleanup day, Saturday, January 26, 2013 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Arlington National Cemetery unveils new exhibits at ribbon cutting ceremony

January 20, 2013
Arlington National Cemetery unveils new exhibits at ribbon cutting ceremony
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Arlington National Cemetery unveils new exhibits at ribbon cutting ceremony, Sunday, Jan. 20

January 17, 2013
Arlington National Cemetery is hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony, this Sunday, Jan. 20 at 9:15 a.m., to unveil the first major upgrade to the historical displays in the Welcome Center’s main hall in more than 20 years. The new exhibit tells the story of Arlington National Cemetery and its significance to the Nation. The cornerstone of the new exhibit is a life-size replica of U.S. Army bugler, Staff Sgt. Jesse Tubb, who will also be present to unveil his statue. The event is free and open to the public.

Vehicle access from the DC to Arlington National Cemetery Restricted Jan. 21

January 16, 2013
Vehicle access from Washington, DC to Arlington National Cemetery will be restricted on Monday, Jan. 21 for Inauguration activities. Memorial Bridge will be open for pedestrian traffic only. Visitors should consider using Metro. For additional information, please go to: http://www.gettingthere.dc.gov.

Arlington shuttle and bookstore will be closed this Sunday, Jan. 20 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.

January 16, 2013
ANC Tours and the bookstore at Arlington National Cemetery will be closed this Sunday, Jan. 20 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. for an event in the Visitors Center. No tours will operate during this time period. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Arlington Cemetery Metro stop closed this weekend, Jan. 11-13, starting Friday at 10 p.m. thru system closing on Sunday

January 10, 2013
Arlington Cemetery Metro stop closed this weekend, Jan. 11-13, starting Friday at 10 p.m. thru system closing on Sunday Metro will is performing major track work Jan. 11-13, 2013 that affects the Arlington Cemetery Metro stop. The work will begin at 10 p.m. Friday and continue through system closing on Sunday. Buses will replace Blue Line trains between Pentagon and Rosslyn to allow for NTSB-recommended track circuit replacement, fastener replacement and joint elimination. Blue Line trains will operate in two segments: - Between Franconia-Springfield and Mount Vernon Square (via the Yellow Line bridge) at regular weekend intervals. - Between Largo Town Center and Rosslyn at regular weekend intervals. Free shuttle bus service will operate between Pentagon and Rosslyn stations with an intermediate stop at Arlington Cemetery. Passengers using shuttle bus service should allow 20 minutes of additional travel time. Customers traveling between Blue Line stations south of Pentagon and stations east of L'Enfant Plaza should transfer at L'Enfant Plaza for a faster trip without the need to use shuttle buses.

Items that illuminate or emit sounds

December 20, 2012
The United States Army has adopted the recommendation from the Advisory Committee on Arlington National Cemetery to control some of the personal items placed in the cemetery, including Section 60.

Important information for attending Wreaths Across America at Arlington National Cemetery

December 12, 2012
Some important information for attending the annual Wreaths Across America event, Saturday, December 15, 2012. For information on volunteering, go to www.wreathsacrossamerica.org. A map of the cemetery is available at: http://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/docs/ANC_Map.pdf

Environmental Assessment for Arlington’s expansion project available for review

December 07, 2012
An Environmental Assessment (EA) has been prepared to assess the potential impacts of the expansion of Arlington National Cemetery (ANC), known as the Millennium Project. The Millennium Site will be developed to increase burial space at ANC. Building and site element construction shall be suitable for the environment and complementary to the architectural theme and historical considerations of ANC.