Arlington House - The Robert E. Lee Memorial, Arlington

We visited the house during a tour of the Cemetery. We almost missed it since it's the last tram stop before heading back to the Visitor Center and the stormy weather tempted us to stay on board. But I am glad we risked the rains! This place is very well-curated. My absolute favorite part of the collection were the rooms adjacent to the smokehouse in the slave quarters. The stories told through the artifacts and visual aids are truly amazing and shed light on an extremely important side of the grounds' history. The rangers were helpful and great sources of supplemental information throughout the grounds. The vistas of the city from the front of the mansion and the garden are breathtaking. Be sure to visit before leaving the cemetery!

A lot of historical information and education to gain from a visit here. The property has been well maintained through the years, and it's history has remained intact. Priceless historical artifacts available to view, which really creates a connection with the past.