• Lossing Watercolor of Arlington House

    Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial

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    Spring/summer hours will not be extended. Arlington House will continue to be open daily from 9:30am - 4:30pm.

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"The Power of Place" by Karen Byrne, discusses using historical structures to help children learn about slavery.

Did You Know?

Robert E. Lee's bedchamber

Robert E. Lee made his decision to resign from the US Army in his bedchamber on the second floor of Arlington House. Lee wrote his resignation letter the night of April 20, 1861, and left two days later, never to return.