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Road Closure September 12-14, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Glen Echo, MD-Starting Wednesday September 12th, until Friday, September 14th 2012 Clara Barton Parkway between Chain Bridge and the Glen Echo turnaround from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. each day to complete road shoulder work created by storm damage.
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Recent Bicycle Thefts
Bicycle thefts along the G. W. Memorial Parkway at Theodore Roosevelt Island, Rock Creek Park, and other places have been increasing. Thieves have been cutting locks and stealing bicycles. Please report suspicious activity to Park Police at 703 285 1000
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Rededication Postponed
The rededication of the mansion will be delayed until the end of the summer. There will still be a wedding program on June 30th that will include dancing demonstrations, music and talks. For more information please call 703-235-1530
The House Where Two Generals, George Washington and Robert E. Lee, Are Connected.
Today in a house that is inextricably linked to one of the most famous Confederate Civil War Generals, Robert E. Lee is also the home of a family whose roots lie with the father of our country, George Washington. Arlington House is where this family lived and lost. It was also home to a large enslaved population that came from Mount Vernon to provide the existence that the family knew.
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Get to Know Robert E. Lee
As a young boy, Robert E. Lee visited Arlington often and married Mary Anna Randolph Custis. Long before he became the person we know today.
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Selina Grey was an important part of the Story
As a second-generation Arlington slave Selina Grey had her own connection to Arlington and helped protect the home when it was necessary.
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Check Out Our Virtual Museum Exhibit
Explore Arlington House and learn more about its most famous resident, Robert E. Lee. This virtual exhibit tells the story of three families.
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Did You Know?
Robert E. Lee and wife Mary had seven children, three boys and four girls. Six of the seven were born at Arlington House. Only Custis, their oldest son, was born elsewhere, at Fort Monroe, Virginia. All of the Lee children lived to adulthood.