Inside Arlington House

Arlington House

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(47) · Historical landmark in Fort Myer, United States
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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 …

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Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial, formerly named the Custis-Lee Mansion, is a Greek revival style mansion located in Arlingt…
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Arlington House, formerly known as the Custis-Lee Mansion, is a Greek revival-style residence with a rich historical background. It once serv…
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Arlington House once belonged to Confederate General Robert E. Lee, whose wife, Mary Custis, a great-granddaughter of George Was…
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Located:Arlington County, Virginia, U.S.
Area:28.08 acres (11.36 ha)
Construction completed:1803–1818
Architect:George Hadfield
Architectural style:Greek Revival

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How long does it take to tour the house? Can the house, cemetery, and the tomb of the unknown soldier be done in …
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How long does it take to tour the house? Can the house, cemetery, and the tomb of the unknown soldier be done in a day?
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Easily. Of course, it depends on how many historic graves you want to visit in Arlington. But we did the tour, read all the exhibits in the visitor center, saw the changing of the …
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Easily. Of course, it depends on how many historic graves you want to visit in Arlington. But we did the tour, read all the exhibits in the visitor center, saw the changing of the guard and the Lee house and it probably took five hours. One way you can save time is getting a map (available online) of "famous" graves and mark a route to follow when you get there.
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Answer by Tom F · May 5, 2022
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Thanks so much for the information. Could you tell me how I go about booking a ranger-led tour?
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I would contract the visitor's center, but I think the house is going under renovation, it was much needed.
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Are they park rangers there that can verify the junior ranger program?
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Yes. There are park rangers at the visitor center and Arlington house that can answer all questions including the junior ranger program.
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Are they park rangers there that can verify the junior ranger program?
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When I was there, a park ranger was present in the building to answer questions. As a matter of fact, there was also one stationed at the exit.
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