You are invited to join us for a truly special event. As part of Norwich's history of service, DC area alumni, parents, and friends of Norwich are invited to gather at Arlington National Cemetery to pay tribute to the men and women laid to rest there. This year, Mrs. Lori Sullivan will have the honor of placing the wreath at the tomb of the unknown soldiers during our visit.
This will be a solemn and special day for Norwich as we honor the service of our alumni and the thousands of other men and women laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery. We hope you can be there with us.
Date: Sunday, November 3, 2024
Location: Arlington National Cemetery - 1 Memorial Drive, Arlington, VA 22211
*Please note it is approximately 1 mile from the parking area to the Amphitheater. Please plan accordingly for your arrival time.
Schedule:
10:00 a.m. - Meet in the handicapped/ oversized parking lot for gravesite assignments. Flags and coins will be handed out at this time.
10:30/45 a.m. - Tribute to the Norwich alumni and parents laid to rest at Arlington. We will be placing Norwich flags and coins on each Norwich gravesite.
12:45 p.m. - Gather at the Tomb of the Unknowns
1:00 p.m. - Changing of the Guard
1:15 p.m. - Official wreath-laying ceremony
Dress: Dress for comfort and the weather. Wear comfortable shoes, expect to walk 2-4 miles over the course of the event, on paved paths and grass.
Parking: Parking will be limited. Attendees are encouraged to park near the exit of the cemetery. No personal vehicles are allowed to drive up to the Amphitheater and the Tomb without a family pass.
Please note: Arlington National Cemetery has enhanced security measures for those who visit the cemetery. All pedestrian traffic will be required to enter Arlington National Cemetery at set access points: the cemetery's main entrance on Memorial Avenue, Ord & Weitzel Gate, and the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Old Post Chapel Gate. Before entering the cemetery from the main entrance, all pedestrians will be screened at the Welcome Center. There will be express screening lines for visitors who do not have bags. Those with disabilities will also have an express line for screening. All vehicle access will require a valid government-issued photo identification (driver's license, passport, etc.) when entering the cemetery and will be subject to random inspections.
Registration: Registration is encouraged for this event. Please scroll down and register below.
Misc: Participants should be reminded to download the Arlington National Cemetery app, ANC Explorer, before arriving because wifi may be spotty at the cemetery.
Do you know of a Norwich alumnna/us or parent who was laid to rest at Arlington? Send their information to Sarah Thornton so that the group can honor them on November 3.