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    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.

Laws & Policies

Firearms

As of February 22, 2010, a new federal law allows people who can legally possess firearms under applicable federal, state, and local laws, to legally possess firearms in this park.

It is the responsibility of visitors to understand and comply with all applicable state, local, and federal firearms laws before entering this park. As a starting point, please visit our state’s website.

Virginia Law

See sections 18.2-279 through 18.2-312

Virginia Attorney General

Federal law also prohibits firearms in certain facilities in this park; those places are marked with signs at all public entrances.

Did You Know?

Arlington House, viewed from the south side

George Washington Parke Custis built Arlington House to be not only his home but a memorial to George Washington, his step-grandfather. The house was built between 1802 and 1818.