Memorial Day Archives - What To See In Washington DC

7 Essential DC Locations for South Carolinians to See This Memorial Day

HolidaysMay 15, 20261KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Are you heading up from South Carolina to Washington, DC for Memorial Day in honor of America's 250th birthday? Here are seven must-see places for your trip. 1) Arlington National Cemetery This is the centerpiece of our national remembrances on Memorial Day. Over 400,000 people who fought for our country are buried here, dating back…

A Memorable Memorial Day with DC’s Newest WWI Sculpture

MemorialsMay 23, 20251KViews 0Likes 0Comments

This Memorial Day, bring your family to visit the newest war memorial in Washington, DC – the National World War I Memorial. This modern memorial, next to the White House, centers on a monumental sculpture titled "A Soldier's Journey". It depicts a father's path from home to war, coming back transformed. Over 116,000 American soldiers…

Laying Flowers at Arlington National Cemetery: A Unique Memorial Day Opportunity

EventsMay 24, 2024355Views 0Likes 0Comments

You, too, can lay flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier this Memorial Day. Arlington National Cemetery is a special place to visit on Memorial Day. Over 400,000 people from every American war are laid to rest here. Our nation's most prominent cemetery honors the war dead in many ways, from funerals to public…

3 Cemetery Choices in the DMV for Next Memorial Day

Holidays, MemorialsJune 3, 2023544Views 0Likes 0Comments

Families in the DMV love visiting Arlington National Cemetry on Memorial Day. Few places are more beautiful, solemn, and famous. But going on the holiday has several cons. Pros: Beautiful, iconic views The guards at the Tomb of the Unknown See the graves of many famous people Soldier placing flags at Arlington National Cemetery Cons: Crowded,…

Observing Memorial Day in DC

Holidays, MemorialsMay 30, 2022631Views 0Likes 0Comments

I hung the American flag on the front porch as soon as I got up this morning. Holidays always start out promising, before restlessness sets in with the kids out of their normal routines. If you feel the same way, download our free printables to give the kids something to do. Visiting Arlington National Cemetery…