July 4: Air Force Memorial and Road Closures

On July 4, the Air Force Memorial will be closed, and numerous road closures around ANC will impact visitors and family passholders arriving by vehicle. We recommend using Metro. 

Published on: Wednesday, July 2, 2025 read more ...
Important Visitor Information

In accordance with current DoD guidance, ANC has implemented increased security measures. 

Published on: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 read more ...

10. Replica Cornerstone

The original cornerstone placed in 1915 by President Woodrow Wilson is no longer visible today, as it was concealed by the viewing terrace extension. During the renovations, the memorabilia box containing items of historical importance was removed from the original cornerstone and stored at the National Archives. The memorabilia box was then returned to Arlington and reinstalled in a new cornerstone at the front of the viewing terrace. The memorabilia box was removed and opened in anticipation of the 100th anniversary of the dedication of Memorial Amphitheater. Its pristine contents included an American flag, a Bible, and copies of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, along with coins, stamps and other historic memorabilia.



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