As part of our NEW Education Program, we developed a walking tour focused on the history and significance of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier through Arlington National Cemetery. On November 11, 1921, an unknown American soldier who died in World War I was laid to rest at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. On this walking tour, you will visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the gravesites of several individuals who took part in the Unknown’s 1921 burial ceremony. You will also explore other sit

Created for the centennial of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington’s Welcome Center exhibit tells the story of the cemetery's history through the lens of the Tomb. Dr. Allison S. Finkelstein, Senior Historian at Arlington National Cemetery, will introduce you to the exhibit and show you how Arlington's development impacted the Tomb's origins, while also uncovering how the Tomb shaped the history of the cemetery itself. To learn about the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and access resources abo