The Arlington House was where Robert E. Lee and his family called home for thirty years, and where he made his historic decision to resign from the US Army. This house was not only home to the Lee's, but it also stands as a memorial to George Washington. George Washington Parke Custis, Lee's father-in-law, built the house between 1802 and 1818 to be his home as well as a memorial to George Washington, his step-grandfather.
Robert E. Lee wrote his letter of resignation that was to be sent to the US Army in the second floor bedchamber of this historic home. The slave quarters and gardens are now preserved in his memory, because of his notable courage and because of the way he demanded the respect of Americans in both the North and South and used his influence to help heal the nation after the Civil War.
The Arlington House is open all year from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m..
The Robert E. Lee Museum at Arlington House is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Arlington House Grounds are open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., between April 1 and September 30, and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. between October 1 to March 31.
Arlington House, Grounds, and Museum are closed Christmas Day and New Years Day.
The following tours visit Arlington House and Memorial:
Coast through the streets of Washington DC, passing many historic landmarks, monuments, and attractions such as Washington Monument, The Reflecting Pool, the White House and more along your way with the Bike and Roll DC as you view the city at your will without the rigid structure of a tour group.
The Mt Vernon / Arlington Tour offers Washington DC visitors a rich look into the history of our nation as you explore over a dozen landmarks throughout Mt Vernon, Arlington and DC proper.
The following tours drive by Arlington House and Memorial:
Coast through the streets of Washington DC, passing many historic landmarks, monuments, and attractions such as Washington Monument, The Reflecting Pool, the White House and more along your way with the Bike and Roll DC as you view the city at your will without the rigid structure of a tour group.
We also offer a detail of most tour stops, drive bys and visits with our Tour Connections page.
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