Custis-Lee Mansion: The Robert E. Lee Memorial, Virginia

This National Park Service handbook traces the Arlington estate's development from its early ownership and Custis family inheritance through construction of a Greek Revival mansion, its ties to the Washington family, and the estate's agricultural and social activities. It recounts the house's use and transformation during the Civil War, including occupation, taxation disputes, and conversion of grounds into a national cemetery, then follows postwar preservation and memorialization associated with Robert E. Lee. Practical sections guide visitors through the house and grounds, describe facilities and administration, and offer suggested readings and references for further historical and architectural study.