Contents

a. Introduction

b. History of Arlington to 1861

c. Arlington from 1861 to 1865

d. Arlington from 1865 to the Present

e. Guide to the House and Grounds

f. Visitor Service and Facilities

g. Administration

h. Suggested Readings

For additional information, visit the Web site for
Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial
or view their Official National Park Handbook (#120):

Historical Handbook Number Six
1955
Revised 1962

This publication is one of a series of handbooks describing the historical and archeological areas in the National Park System administered by the National Park Service of the United States Department of the Interior. It is printed by the Government Printing Office and may be purchased from the Superintendent of Documents, Washington 25, D.C. Price 25 cents

The National Park System, of which Custis-Lee Mansion is a unit, is dedicated to conserving the scenic, scientific, and historic heritage of the United States for the benefit and enjoyment of its people.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Stewart L. Udall, Secretary

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
Conrad L. Wirth, Director