About Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial
Arlington House is the nation’s memorial to Robert E. Lee. It honors him for specific reasons, including his role in promoting peace and reunion after the Civil War. In a larger sense it exists as a place of study and contemplation of the meaning of some of the most difficult aspects of American history: military service; sacrifice; citizenship; duty; loyalty; slavery and freedom.
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Arlington House and grounds, the museum, and the Enslaved People's Quarters-North and the Enslaved People's Quarters-South are open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Last entry into the plantation house is 4:00 p.m. The bookstore is open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. but closes daily for a half hour lunch. Closed on New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
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