160 Years of Evolution and Expansion at Arlington National Cemetery

Sat Jun 15 2024 at 09:30 am to 11:30 am

Arlington National Cemetery Welcome Center | Arlington

Arlington National Cemetery
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160 Years of Evolution and Expansion at Arlington National Cemetery
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The ANC team is hosting a special free public tram tour in honor of the 160th anniversary of ANC becoming a National Cemetery.
About this Event

The ANC History Office and Horticulture team are hosting a special public tram tour of ANC in honor of the 160th anniversary of ANC becoming a national cemetery.

Those interested in attending will meet in the ANC Welcome Center at 9:15 am. The tour will depart promptly at 9:30 am.

This tour will explore how ANC has evolved and expanded over its 160 years of existence. ANC’s historians and horticulturists will take visitors on a tram tour throughout the cemetery to trace the changes that have transformed this hillside property into a deeply symbolic landscape of memory.

This tram tour will include several walking stops across uneven terrain, please wear comfortable walking shoes. This tour will be held rain or shine—please dress appropriately for weather conditions. Be sure to bring plenty of water to stay hydrated and wear a hat!

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Arlington National Cemetery Welcome Center, 1 Memorial Avenue, Arlington, United States

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