The southern sections of Arlington National Cemetery contain the former site of Freedman’s Village — a community of formerly enslaved African Americans, established in 1863. Freedman’s Village evolved into a unique and thriving community, and it had a lasting legacy. Learn more and explore other nearby Civil War gravesites.
- Distance: ~.6 miles
- Exertion Level: Moderate
- Starting point: Section 3 (1.5 miles from Welcome Center)