Location: Arlington

Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial050

in Ft Myer, VA 22211

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Arlington National Cemetery
Ft Myer, VA 22211United States

703.235.1530

http://www.n... ho/index.htm

Hours:Daily 9:30am-4:30pm; closed 1/1 and 12/25

Cost:Free

Ages:All Ages

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about Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial:

Arlington House was the home of Robert E. Lee and his family for 30 years and is uniquely associated with the Washington and Custis families. George Washington Parke Custis built the house to be his home and a memorial to George Washington, his step-grandfather. It is now preserved as a memorial to General Lee, who gained the respect of Americans in both the North and the South.

getting there:

Arlington House can be reached by a 10-minute walk from the cemetery Visitor Center/parking area. You can also get to the memorial on Tourmobile. For a small fee you can ride a shuttle bus and hear a narrated tour of Arlington Cemetery.