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Arlington House - The Robert E. Lee Memorial

Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA 22211
703-557-0613
Ranked #7 of 22 attractions in Arlington
4.0 of 5 stars 18 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
Owner description: The pre-Civil War residence of legendary Confederate general Robert E. Lee, this Greek revival mansion was taken over by Union troops, and the estate...... more » Owner description: The pre-Civil War residence of legendary Confederate general Robert E. Lee, this Greek revival mansion was taken over by Union troops, and the estate was used to bury the war dead. Overlooking the Potomac and the grounds of what is now Arlington National Cemetery, the home has been restored as a memorial to Lee. « less
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SmallTownWorld
Washington DC
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51 reviews
14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012 NEW

The view outside the building might be worth the trek up. More

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Dennis R
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
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19 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012

For the history buff this is the place to go. The National Park Service keeps this place as it was back in history. More

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sailingboat
Washington DC
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118 reviews
74 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012

I like sitting on the steps overlooking Arlington Cemetery and DC and thinking about the Lee family and their part in American history. More

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B J J
Hamilton, Canada
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7 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012

Park rangers and docents very helpful with the real history with regards to Arlington House More

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runbhk
Midlands
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30 reviews
4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012

Still being renovated so not so much to see. But aspects of slavery are visible here and it's a very important historical place for US. More

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triciadc
Washington DC, District of Columbia
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104 reviews
13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

Arlington House was the family home of the Custis (related to George and Martha Washington) and Lee (Robert E. Lee) families. It is full of wonderful antiques and toys - lots of fun to tour - it is part of Arlington National Cemetery - don't miss it! More

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DCAfficionado
Washington, DC
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18 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2012

The ground became the largest and most enduring military cemetery. The Custis-Lee Mansion is interesting but not a lot to see. More

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AKT1977
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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22 reviews
4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

Best views of DC from all of the part. History of house and gardens very interesting. Didn't realize George Washington had connection to house and family. More

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tentaclet
Torrance, California
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16 reviews
7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011

It is an awesome reminder of our history. It stands like a guardian over our fallen heroes. More

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bdjtbenson
Gainesville, Virginia
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49 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2011

Did you know George Washington's ward was a Custis (Washington married the widow Custic). Robert E. Lee's father in law, was Washington's ward and owned this home before giving it to Lee. The home and property were taken from Lee to create Arlington Cemetery. More

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