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Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial National Memorial

The house that Robert E. Lee called home for 30 years and one uniquely associated with the Washington and Custis families is preserved today as a memorial to General Lee, who gained the respect of Americans in both the North and South. Restoration of Lee Mansion authorized March 4, 1925; transferred from War Department August 10, 1933; made a permanent memorial with name change to "Custis-Lee Mansion" June 29, 1955; restoration of historic name June 30, 1972. Arlington House is open all year from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Robert E. Lee Museum at Arlington House is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Arlington House ground are open from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. between April 1 and September 30, and from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. between October 1 and March 31. Arlington House, Grounds and Museum are closed December 25th and January 1st.