All Around Arlington

Whether you live in Arlington, Virginia or are thinking of moving here this site is for you. Presented by Elizabeth Bouchard, Arlington native and longtime real estate professional.

#245 – Participate in Wreaths Across America

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Saturday, December 11, 2010 will be the 19th consecutive year there will be approximately 20,000 wreaths placed at Arlington National Cemetery as part of the Wreaths Across America Program.   Morrill Worcester, owner of Worcester Wreath Company, Harrington, Maine, is donating the Maine balsam fir holiday wreaths which will be placed in Sections 28, 38, 43 (in the older section of the Cemetery), and Section 60 where many of those lost in our current conflicts are buried.  Volunteers are welcome to participate.  There will be a short welcome and briefing of all volunteers at 8:30am at the intersection of Lincoln and Mitchell Drives within the Cemetery.

Veteran’s Day Information

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Veteran’s Day is celebrated at Arlington National Cemetery with a National Ceremony to honor and thank all who served in the United States Armed Forces.  The ceremony begins at 11:00 am with a wreath laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier followed by a parade of colors and remarks from dignitaries at the Memorial Amphitheatre.  Arrive early as parking is limited and you need to take a shuttle bus to the tomb/amphitheater.   There will be a prelude concert inside the amphitheatre at 10:30 by The United States Air Force Band.  For more information, visit the Arlington National Cemetery website.

You can also honor America’s Veterans by visiting battlefields and military parks preserved in the National Park System and November 11th is an entrance fee free day to all National Parks.  Due to the rich history in our area, there are many nearby.  For more information, visit the link here.

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Arlington will also be holding aWomen’s Memorial Veterans Day program on November 11th at 3 PM. The ceremony at the Memorial for Women in Military Service , is free and open to the public and will include formal military honors, a keynote address, veterans’ remarks, and a wreath laying.

#217 – Honor America’s Veterans

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November 11th is Veteran’s Day and our area offers many opportunities to honor those who have served our country.  For a list of some of these events visit this post.

#2 – Visit Arlington National Cemetery

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Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
 

Arlington is  best known for Arlington National Cemetery which is also the site of Arlington House – the “Custis Lee Mansion”.  The mansion has recently been restored and is open to the public. Try to time your visit to see the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiiers which occurs every half hour from April 1-Sept 30 and every hour the rest of the year.  Other highlights include the Eternal Flame at John F. Kennedy’s Grave, the Memorial to Women in Military Service, Memorials to the Space Shuttle Challenger and Space Shuttle Columbia and the Memorial Amphitheatre where special events are held on certain holidays.

Memorial Day weekend is an especially good time to go. More than 250,000 flags  placed on the gravesites just prior to Memorial Day by every available soldier in the 3rd infantry in a tradition known as “Flags In”, and a Memorial Day Observance is held at the amphitheatre.  In December, volunteers from Wreaths Across America put a wreath at every headstone.  Check the website for specific times and details.

 

Memorial Day 2010 Observance at Arlington National Cemetery

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Several events are going on this weekend at Arlington National Cemetery to observe Memorial day.  Over 250,000 American flags were placed on the gravesites by the Old Guard in a tradition called “Flags In” and they will remain on the gravesites until Monday evening.  A new “Price of Freedom” statue was unveiled on May 29th, 2010 and will be on display in the Visitor’s Center.  And a Memorial Day Observance ceremony will be held on Monday at 10:30 am at the amphitheatre with a wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers at 11.  Plan to arrive early as access to the amphitheatre will be limited for security reasons.  It is suggested that visitors plan to be at the amphitheatre or the Tomb of the Unknowns by 9:30 a.m.

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As a native of Arlington, Virginia and a longtime real estate agent, Elizabeth Bouchard has developed this site for those who live in Arlington or are thinking about moving here. When people choose a home, they don't just pick out the house that meets their needs. They pick out a neighborhood and community they are comfortable in. This site is designed to keep you informed about events in and around Arlington and to learn more about the community. For more information regarding real estate, visit her Samson Properties website at www.elizabethbouchard.com.

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