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Armed Forces Full Honors Wreath Ceremony in honor of President John F. Kennedy

May 10, 2012
An Armed Forces Full Honors Wreath Ceremony recognizing the birthday of President John F. Kennedy will be held Tuesday, May 29, 2012, 10 a.m. at the gravesite in section 45.

EVENT: Arbor Day Tree Planting to replace lost "Arlington Oak"

April 24, 2012
In celebration of Arbor Day, Arlington National Cemetery will conduct a ceremony to plant a tree sapling descendent from its "Arlington Oak," the 220-year-old post oak tree which once stood near the John F. Kennedy gravesite. The tree fell during Hurricane Irene in August 2011.

Arlington Cemetery Metro Stop Closed at 10 p.m. on April 27th to April 29nd

April 18, 2012
Metro will continue to perform major track work over the weekend of April 27-29. The work will begin at 10 p.m. Friday and continue through system closing on Sunday.

Special Guided Walking Tour “Horticulture Program at Arlington National Cemetery”

April 17, 2012
Arlington National Cemetery will host a special guided walking tour of Arlington National Cemetery’s Horticulture Program on April 25 from 8:30 to 11:00 a.m.

Sidewalk at Memorial Amphitheater to close for repairs

April 05, 2012
Sidewalk at Memorial Amphitheater to close for repairs

Easter Sunrise Service at Arlington National Cemetery

April 03, 2012
Easter Sunrise Service The U.S. Army Military District of Washington Command Chaplain will host the Easter Sunrise Service in Arlington National Cemetery's Memorial Amphitheater on April 8 at 6:30 a.m.

Arlington National Cemetery hours change April 1

March 30, 2012
Arlington National Cemetery hours change April 1

Access to Arlington Cemetery during Cherry Blossom Run

March 28, 2012
On April 1, 2012, Memorial Drive access to Arlington National Cemetery will remain open during the Cherry Blossom run. However, Memorial Bridge to include Arlington Memorial Circle and Lincoln Memorial Circle closed from 5 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. However, it is recommended that visitors take 110 to access ANC.

Celebrating Women's History Month

March 26, 2012
Tour of Women in Military Service for America Memorial, 9-10 am, RSVP required 703-892-2606

National Medal of Honor Day walking tour available for download

March 25, 2012
In recognition of National Medal of Honor Day, Arlington National Cemetery conducted a special guided walking tour of Arlington National Cemetery focusing on Medal of Honor recipients buried at Arlington, as well as the history of the Medal of Honor. Tom Sherlock, Arlington National Cemetery historian, and Timothy Frank, a historian with the Naval History and Heritage Command, narrated the tour. Frank was a contract historian for the Medal of Honor Society from 2002 to 2004, and had the opportunity to interview 60 Medal of Honor recipients. The tour is available for download, as well as a list of Medal of Honor Recipients buried or memorialized at Arlington National Cemetery (see posting of Medal of Honor events for download).