Events at Arlington National Cemetery

 

 

The Legacy of the American Revolution at Arlington: An America 250 Walking Tour

Friday, June 12, 9:30–11:30 a.m.

In honor of America’s 250th birthday, the Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) History Office and the National Park Service (NPS) will co-lead a walking tour on Friday, June 12, from 9:30 to approximately 11:30 a.m. The tour will explore how the American Revolution has been commemorated at the Arlington property since the early 19th century. It will begin with an introduction by a Park Ranger, who will explain how the American Revolution was memorialized at Arlington House before the Civil War. The tour will then visit the graves of veterans of the American Revolution who are buried in Sections 1 and 2 of ANC. 

This tour is free and open to the public. No registration is required. Recommended for people ages 10 and up.

•  The tour will be held rain or shine, and it will cover hilly, uneven terrain. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. Bring plenty of water and wear a hat!

•  Attendees should meet at Arlington House no later than 9:30 a.m.; the tour will depart at 9:30.

•  Please allow sufficient time to arrive at the ANC Welcome Center via Metro or car, go through security and arrive at the starting point at Arlington House. Participants can either walk to the starting point or purchase tram tickets, if desired. The tour will end in the vicinity of Arlington House.


Remembering the Revolution at Arlington National Cemetery: A Panel Discussion

Tuesday, July 7, 7 p.m.: Virtual Only

Thursday, July 14, 12 p.m.: Virtual and In-Person at the National Museum of the United States Army, Fort Belvoir, VA

In this special "America 250" webinar, experts from Arlington National Cemetery (ANC), the National Museum of the United States Army (NMUSA) and the National Park Service (NPS) will come together to explore the many legacies of the American Revolution at the property that is now Arlington National Cemetery. Topics will include the commemoration of George Washington at Arlington House, the Revolutionary War veterans reburied at Arlington National Cemetery and the fascinating artifacts that link Arlington to the nation’s founding conflict. NMUSA is hosting this webinar on two dates as part of its “Battle Brief” series.

•   Both versions of this webinar (virtual only, or virtual and in-person at NMUSA) are free and open to the public.

•   Registration is required. Click here to register.


Teacher Workshop: The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Friday, July 10, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 

Through discussion and reflection, teachers will examine how Americans memorialize, honor and remember those who served—and why the Tomb remains a powerful symbol of sacrifice, service and national memory.

This free workshop includes:

•  Discussion with Arlington National Cemetery historians

•  Guided trolley tour of the cemetery with walking portions

•  Take-home lesson plan(s)

•  Certificate of completion certifying five contact hours/professional development renewal points

•  Registration is first come, first served, with priority given to classroom teachers. Learn more and register here.


Teacher Workshop: America 250 at Arlington National Cemetery

Friday, July 24, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Explore how Arlington National Cemetery connects America’s 250th anniversary to the enduring ideals of the Declaration of Independence. Through the stories of individuals buried at Arlington, teachers will discover engaging ways to teach the American Revolution, civic ideals, and the ongoing meaning of liberty, equality, and service in American history. 

This free workshop includes:

•  Discussion with Arlington National Cemetery historians

•  Guided trolley tour of the cemetery with walking portions

•  Take-home lesson plan(s)

•  Certificate of completion certifying five contact hours/professional development renewal points.

•   Registration is first come, first served, with priority given to classroom teachers. Learn more and register here.