Events at Arlington National Cemetery

Armed Forces Full Honors Wreath Ceremony in Honor of President William Howard Taft
Tuesday, Sept. 15
8:30 a.m.
An Armed Forces Full Honors Wreath Ceremony honoring President William Howard Taft on his birthday will take place at his gravesite in Section 30 of Arlington National Cemetery at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15.
The ceremony is free and open to the public.

Honoring the Unknown Dead of the Civil War at Arlington National Cemetery
Friday, Sept. 25, 2026
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Join Army National Military Cemeteries (ANMC) historians for a free, public tram tour focused on the Civil War origins of Arlington National Cemetery (ANC).
This tram tour, held in honor of the 160th anniversary of the creation of the Tomb of the Civil War Unknowns in September of 1866, will explore the new ways that the U.S. military commemorated the unknown dead during that conflict and how ANC became a unique site of remembrance for those men.
Event Details:
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This tour is free and open to the public, but space is limited and registration is required through EventBrite.
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Meet in the ANC Welcome Center at 9:15 a.m.
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The tour will be held rain or shine—please dress appropriately for the weather!
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Wear comfortable walking shoes, as the tour will include walking stops across uneven terrain.
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Bring water. Bottle-filling stations are located throughout the cemetery.
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The tour will begin at 9:30 a.m. and last approximately two hours. Please arrive 15 minutes early.
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Click here to register and learn more information.

Memorial Arboretum History and Horticulture Walking Tour
Friday, Oct. 9, 2026
9 a.m.
Join ANMC historians and horticulturists for a special walking tour. The tour will show visitors how Arlington National Cemetery’s Memorial Arboretum honors the history of our nation’s service members. It will also highlight how trees, plants and landscaping elements add another layer of meaning to the graves and memorials throughout the cemetery. Stops include key sites, including the Kennedy family gravesites, Tanner Amphitheater and the grounds around Memorial Amphitheater.
Event Details:
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This tour is free and open to the public; no registration required.
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Meet in the ANC Welcome Center; the tour departs promptly at 9 a.m.
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Wear comfortable walking shoes, as the tour will include walking across uneven terrain.
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The tour will be held rain or shine - please dress for the weather and bring water!
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Recommended for ages 10 and older.
Stay tuned for details on additional Fall Horticulture Tours at Arlington National Cemetery, scheduled to take place every Friday from Oct. 9 – Nov. 6.
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