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 ...

3. Vines and Trellis 

The Army continued to make improvements on the structure. In time, grape vines and wisteria graced the trellises on the amphitheater’s perimeter, providing shade for dignitaries who attended ceremonies. Long into his retirement, Montgomery Meigs, known as the “Architect of Arlington National Cemetery,” offered suggestions on horticultural methods that reportedly resulted in “strong and vigorous vines and abundant fruit." 



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