Events at Arlington National Cemetery
Plant Health Care Walking Tour
Friday, Oct. 23, 2026
9-11 a.m.
Join us on an enlightening Plant Health Care tour at Arlington National Cemetery during the beautiful fall season.
Our knowledgeable guide will lead you through the vibrant foliage, offering insights into the diverse tree and plant species throughout the cemetery. Learn about the essential role of plant health care in maintaining these natural treasures, including proper pruning techniques, disease management and soil nutrition. Understand the strategies implemented to protect these trees from environmental stressors.
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Meet at the Welcome Center Information Desk.
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Wear comfortable walking shoes and consider bringing a bottle of water.
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Tour may be canceled due to inclement weather.
Sustainable Landscapes Walking Tour
Friday, Oct. 30, 2026
9-11 a.m.
Join us for a walking tour co-led by our horticulturist and environmental specialist.
Together, we will walk the historic grounds, exploring the cemetery's "working landscapes” including our beautiful, active rain gardens. You'll discover how these carefully designed native plant sanctuaries protect the local watershed by naturally filtering stormwater before it reaches the Potomac River.
This tour offers a unique behind-the-scenes look at how we keep these sacred grounds beautiful and green for generations to come.
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Meet at the Welcome Center Information Desk.
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Wear comfortable walking shoes and consider bringing a bottle of water.
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Tour may be canceled due to inclement weather.
Memorial Arboretum Walking Tour: Autumn Colors
Friday, Nov. 6, 2026
9-11 a.m.
Come see the trees of Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) at the peak of their autumn splendor! The vibrant reds, oranges, yellows and russets of over 300 species of trees are a must see for anyone visiting in autumn.
On this tour, you will explore the cemetery's Level III Arboretum and gain insight into ANC’s urban forestry program, extensive tree collection and state champion trees. Learn about our robust horticulture practices and the variety of techniques used to create some of the most breathtaking formal and informal landscapes and gardens.
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Meet at the Welcome Center Information Desk.
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Wear comfortable walking shoes and consider bringing a bottle of water.
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Tour may be canceled due to inclement weather.
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Tram Tour
Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026
9:30 a.m.
Join Arlington National Cemetery historians for a free, public tram tour commemorating the 105th anniversary of the burial of the World War I Unknown Soldier.
The tour will include stops at the graves of key individuals associated with the burial and establishment of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Participants will explore the tomb’s significance and honor the service and sacrifice represented by the Unknowns interred at Arlington National Cemetery.
The World War I Unknown Soldier was buried at Arlington National Cemetery on Nov. 11, 1921.
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This tour is free and open to the public, but space is limited. Registration through Eventbrite is required. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tomb-of-the-unknown-soldier-tram-tour-tickets-2003618503881?aff=oddtdtcreator
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The tour begins and ends at the ANC Welcome Center.
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The tour will be held rain or shine. Dress for the weather, wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water. Bottle-filling stations are available throughout the cemetery.
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The tour is open to people of all abilities. Space for wheelchairs on the tram is limited. The tour includes some walking portions.
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Recommended for ages 10 and older.
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