Private tour in Washington Carolyn M
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Book with a 20% deposit
up to 6 people
2 hours 30 minutes
walking
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"When we assumed the soldier we did not lay aside the citizen. " Arlington National Cemetery is the final resting place of over 400, 000 servicemen and servicewomen. With a commanding view of Washington DC, Arlington preserves the history of the United States' past. Every war is represented here, from the American Revolution to the present day. Two Presidents, thirteen Supreme Court justices, senators, congressmen, war heroes, and thousands of others are interred among the rolling hills, stone monuments, trees, flowers and modest grave markers. Take a guided walk through the cemetery to hear the famous and little known stories contained within this hallowed ground.
Arlington Estate was once the home of George Washington Park Custis, the adopted grandson of George Washington. The land passed to Confederate General Robert E. Lee, before being overtaken by the Union Army during the Civil War. Since 1864, Arlington National Cemetery has served as the largest cemetery in the USA, and final resting place for veterans of every military conflict. On tour, we'll learn about the fraught origins of the cemetery in the midst of the American Civil War, while viewing the original home of the Custis-Lee families, and enjoying beautiful views across Washington DC. We'll visit two Presidential burial places, the Kennedy Family Gravesites, including the eternal flame, and the grave of William Howard Taft. Lastly, we'll witness a powerful and moving tribute- the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Please let me know if you have any personal connections to the cemetery, and I would be honored to help locate a specific grave or memorial.
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This is a walking tour, covering about two miles over the course of two and a half hours. The terrain is somewhat hilly with flights of stairs. (Stairs can be avoided if necessary).
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Arlington National Cemetery Visitors Center 1 Memorial Ave Fort Myer, VA 22211
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Includes all fees
Book with a 20% deposit
Size:
up to 6 people
Duration:
2 hours 30 minutes
Transportation:
walking
1
Includes all fees
Book with a 20% deposit
Size:
up to 6 people
Duration:
2 hours 30 minutes
Transportation:
walking
1
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