While in the nation's capital, take time to view the many memorials and monuments, large and small, that grace the city and the outlying areas. Many will be familiar to visitors, others may not, but each has a story to tell and presents a life or lives the nation has chosen to honor and celebrate. Click here to see memorials and monuments in the DC area.

D. C. Metro - Memorials in Maryland

Clara Barton National Historic Site - Built in the plan of a Red Cross relief center that was used during the Johnstown flood of 1889, this 1891 structure was once the headquarters of the organization. The building houses many artifacts belonging to Clara Barton, first president of the American Red Cross. / 5801 Oxford Rd. / Glen Echo MD / 301-492-6245 / Free Admission

D. C. Metro - Memorials in Virginia

Arlington National Cemetery - The Arlington National Cemetery was founded in 1864 on the confiscated estate of defeated General Robert E. Lee. Since that time, the honored soldiers, heroes and statesmen of this country have been buried with America’s highest honors. No automobiles are allowed to drive through the cemetery unless persons are visiting a grave of a relative, or if physically impaired, then temporary passes may be obtained. / across the Potomac from The Mall / Arlington VA / 703-697-2131 / Parking Fee / Tourmobiles - Modest Fee

Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial - The ancestral home of Mrs. Robert E. Lee, this was the home of the couple until Lee resigned his commission in the U.S.Army in order to defend his home state. Sold for non-payment of taxes during the Civil War, the estate was legally returned to Lee's eldest son by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1882. By that time the grounds had become a graveyard for soldiers and was sold to the Federal Government as part of Arlington National Cemetery. The house is shown as it stood in 1861. / Arlington National Cemetery / Arlington VA / Admission Free / Parking Fee

The Confederate Memorial - The memorial was erected by the Daughters of the Confederacy in 1914, honoring the southern war dead of the Civil War. / Arlington National Cemetery / Arlington VA

The George Washington Masonic National Memorial - Modeled after the lighthouse of Alexandria, Egypt, this 333 foot tall landmark contains original furnishings of the Alexandria Lodge No. 22, where George Washington was a Worshipful Master. Family artifacts belonging to George Washington and murals of his life are depicted in this Masonic homage to Americas first President. / King St. at Shooter's Hill / Alexandria / 703-683-2007 / Admission Free

Grave of President John F. Kennedy - An eternal flame marks the final resting place of the assassinated President. The graves of his wife Jacqueline, son Patrick and an unnamed daughter lie adjacent to him, the spot overlooks the Potomac facing towards the Capital. His brother, Senator Robert F. Kennedy is buried nearby. / Arlington National Cemetery / Arlington VA

LBJ Memorial Grove - A memorial to President Lyndon Baines Johnson, an 15 acre grove of trees surrounds a granite memorial inscribed with excerpts of his written works. / George Washington Memorial Parkway / Lady Bird Johnson Park / Arlington VA

Marine Corps War Memorial - On the north end of the cemetery, over looking the city stands a 100 ton bronze sculpture inspired by the famous photo of the Marines raising the American flag over Iwo Jima during World War II. / Arlington National Cemetery / Arlington VA

Mast of the Battleship Maine - The Maine was sunk in Havana Harbor in 1898, the surviving mast is surrounded by the graves of those men who died in the explosion. / Arlington National Cemetery / Arlington VA

Memorial Amphitheater - A 3,000+ seat amphitheater that stands as a back drop to the Tomb of the Unknowns, it is used for ceremonies and memorials. / Arlington National Cemetery / Arlington VA

The Netherlands Carillon - A gift from a grateful nation for the aid given by the United States during and after World War II, each of the 49 bells came from different groups in the Netherlands. Concerts given onSaturdays afternoons from May through September. / Arlington National Cemetery / Arlington VA / 702-289-2530 for concert schedule / Free / Parking Fee

Theodore Roosevelt Island - Assessable by pedestrian bridge from the George Washington Memorial Parkway, the 88 acre island park filled with wildflowers and trees, is a memorial to President Theodore Roosevelt. The site is crowned by a 17 foot bronze likeness along with four monoliths inscribed with his words. / Potomac River / McLean VA / 703-289-2530

Tomb of Pierre L'Enfant - Tomb of the Frenchman who laid the groundwork and street design for the city of Washington, his plans decorates the tomb. / Arlington National Cemetery / Arlington VA

Tomb of the Unknowns - One of the largest blocks of marble ever quarried was the base for the sculpture that covers the tomb of the World War I unknown soldier. Remains of unknowns from World War II and Korea lie at the head of the tomb which is guarded 24 hours a day by select members of the armed forces and is also the site of the annual Presidential wreath laying ceremony on Memorial Day. / Arlington National Cemetery / Arlington VA

Washington's Tomb - (For information on this memorial see historic sites, Mount Vernon )

Women in the Military Service for America Memorial - Honoring women who served in the armed forces, the memorial features a theatre, exhibits and an information center with interactive computer kiosk. / Arlington National Cemetery / Arlington VA / 703-533-1155

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