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Historical Tours Arlington National Cemetery by Cynthia Parzych

Historical Tours Arlington National Cemetery

Trace the Path of America's Heritage

Cynthia Parzych

Globe Pequot Publishing · Print & ebook · April 15, 2015

These history travel guides provide an introduction discussing the history and preservation of the present-day site and facilities and include a detailed, walking tour interspersed with first-hand accounts about the cemetery and events that have taken place there.

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Who it’s for
Explore Arlington National Cemetery’s history and preservation, with practical details for planning a visit.
Themes
Cemetery history and preservation, First-hand accounts of cemetery events, Biographies of site planners
Genres
South Atlantic Travel (DC, DE, FL, GA, MD, NC, SC, VA, WV), Military Travel, Landmarks & Monuments

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These history travel guides provide an introduction discussing the history and preservation of the present-day site and facilities and include a detailed, walking tour interspersed with first-hand accounts about the cemetery and events that have taken place there. A timeline runs through the walking tour giving descriptions of key personalities who conceived, planned and designed the area with brief and colorful biographies.

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Also included is information that visitors to the site need to know about planning a trip there, including where to stay, eat, and what to see nearby.

Arlington Walking Tour

Explore Arlington National Cemetery’s history and preservation, with practical details for planning a visit.

Come here for

  • A walking tour interspersed with first-hand accounts
  • A timeline with brief biographies of the site's planners

Expect

  • An introduction to the present-day site and facilities
  • Nearby places to stay, eat, and see

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South Atlantic Travel (DC, DE, FL, GA, MD, NC, SC, VA, WV)65%
Landmarks & Monuments48%

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  • Travel
  • South Atlantic Travel (DC, DE, FL, GA, MD, NC, SC, VA, WV)
Authors
Cynthia Parzych
Publisher
Globe Pequot Publishing
Published
April 15, 2015
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Cemetery history and preservation · First-hand accounts of cemetery events · Biographies of site planners
Reading lane
Travel