Events at Arlington National Cemetery
Friday, Sept. 12, 9 a.m.
1898-1918: The Army Overseas
A Walking Tour with the National Museum of the United States Army
Arlington National Cemetery (ANC), in partnership with the National Museum of the United States Army (NMUSA), will host a free, two-hour guided walk at ANC on Friday, Sept. 12, at 9 a.m. The tour will explore the graves and memorials of service members connected to the United States’ early overseas military engagements.
As an installment to ANC’s 250th Birthday Series, this tour will focus on the timeframe from the late 19th century through World War I—a time of increasing international involvement for the U.S. Army. Stops at ANC will include the USS Maine Memorial, the Spanish-American War Memorial, the Rough Riders Memorial and several sites related to World War I.
Attendees are encouraged to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water. The walk will cover approximately 1.5 miles of paved trails and hilly terrain.
► Register at the NMUSA website.
Details
• The tour will begin at Arlington House at 9 a.m.
• Please allow sufficient time to arrive at the ANC Welcome Center via Metro or car (park in the Welcome Center garage), proceed through security and arrive at Arlington House—an approximately 20-minute, slightly uphill walk from the Welcome Center. Tram tickets may also be purchased to reach Arlington House.
• The tour will last approximately two hours and cover 1.5 miles.
• For more information and to register, visit the NMUSA website.