Arlington House

The Arlington House was once owned by Robert E. Lee. When the Civil War broke out, Lee left his home to lead the Confederate Army. The Union seized his home and buried many of their soldiers on the grounds. The Union Army waited for Lee's return in order to capture him but Lee never returned. The government took over the house and the grounds and converted it to a cemetery. This is how Arlington Cemetery began. The house itself was built on a hill and has a beautiful view of Washington DC.