WOMEN'S MEMORIAL

Dedicated to the more than 3 million women who have served our country since the American Revolution, the Military Women's Memorial is located at the gateway to Arlington National Cemetery and is the nation's only major national memorial to honor all women who have defended the nation-from the Revolution to the present. Opened to the public in1997, the Memorial's award-winning design was accomplished by the architectural firm of Weiss/Manfredi and incorporates as its facade the historic Hemicycl e-a retaining wall dedicated in 1932 as part of the Memorial Bridge project and originally intended as the ceremonial entrance to Arlington National Cemetery. Our Memorial is located on the western terminus of Memorial Drive and is situated on the historic line connecting the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington House... We are the leading memorial and education center honoring women's contributions to the service of our nation.  ... The Military Women's Memorial is a one-of-a kind tribute to..

Primary location: Arlington United States