Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial

Arlington House features Greek Revival architecture with large white columns positioned on a hilltop overlooking the Potomac River and Washington DC.

Between 1803 and 1818, George Washington Parke Custis constructed this mansion as a tribute to his step-grandfather, President George Washington.

The mansion contains original furniture, paintings, and personal items belonging to the Custis and Lee families, reflecting early 19th-century American upper-class life.

The National Park Service maintains the mansion and offers guided tours from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with free admission for all visitors.

During the Civil War, the United States government transformed the estate's grounds into a military cemetery, which became Arlington National Cemetery.

Location: Arlington County

Inception: 1803

Architects: George Hadfield

Architectural style: Greek Revival architecture

Operator: United States National Park Service

Website: https://nps.gov/arho

GPS coordinates: 38.88117,-77.07265

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:45