Arlington House
Robert E. Lee's pre-war home
Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington,
Virginia 22211
United States
(703) 235-1530
On This Very Spot in 1831, U. S. Army Lt.
Robert E. Lee married Mary Anna Randolph Custis in the parlor of her parents' home. Her father,
George Washington Parke Custis, was
George Washington's stepson.
On This Very Spot from 1831 to 1861, Lee and his family lived with his wife's parents.
On This Very Spot on April 20, 1861, Lee wrote his resignation from the U.S. Army before joining the Confederate Army.
On This Very Spot following the Civil War, the land was confiscated by the U. S. Government and
Arlington National Cemetery was established.
For a complete history of this very spot, visit the official website at
www.nps.gov/archive/arho/tour/history.html.
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Civil War Museums,
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This spot is open to the public. For complete visitor's information, including hours of operation, admission fees, and map & directions, visit the official websites at
www.nps.gov/archive/arho/tour/history.html or
www.nps.gov/arho/index.htm.
Location: Located on the grounds of Arlington Cemetery near Washington D.C.
Nearest Major Airport: Washington D.C.
Contact Info: Arlington House, The Robert E.Lee Memorial, Turkey Run Park, McLean VA 22101
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