Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial
Arlington House is the nation’s memorial to Robert E.
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About Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial
Arlington House is the nation’s memorial to Robert E. Lee. It honors him for specific reasons, including his role in promoting peace and reunion after the Civil War. In a larger sense it exists as a place of study and contemplation of the meaning of some of the most difficult aspects of American history: military service; sacrifice; citizenship; duty; loyalty; slavery and freedom.
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Driving times from Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
Hours
Arlington House
- Mon
- 9:30AM - 4:30PM
- Tue
- 9:30AM - 4:30PM
- Wed
- 9:30AM - 4:30PM
- Thu
- 9:30AM - 4:30PM
- Fri
- 9:30AM - 4:30PM
- Sat
- 9:30AM - 4:30PM
- Sun
- 9:30AM - 4:30PM
Activities
Getting there
Summers at Arlington House are generally hot and humid, with daytime highs frequently above 90 degrees Fahrenheit and scattered afternoon thunderstorms. Please carry water while participating in physical activity and be prepared to take shelter from lightning. Winters at Arlington are generally cold, with nighttime lows frequently near freezing and occasional snowfall. Please be alert for snowplows and icy spots on roadways. Weather during spring and fall is generally moderate, but can change quickly.
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to do at Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial?
- Popular activities include Guided Tours, Museum Exhibits, Self-Guided Tours - Walking.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach LBJ Memorial Grove on the Potomac (11 min), Vietnam Veterans Memorial (11 min), Constitution Gardens (12 min), Theodore Roosevelt Island (12 min), World War II Memorial (13 min), Korean War Veterans Memorial (13 min).