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Luxembourg Entrance

Effective immediately and in keeping with U.S. and local authority guidance to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Luxembourg American Cemetery is closed until further notice.

Please monitor www.abmc.gov and our social media channels for further updates.

Flanders Field Entrance

Effective immediately and in keeping with U.S. & local authority guidance to prevent the spread of COVID-19, all American Battle Monuments Commission sites in Belgium are completely closed until further notice. 

A tall brick building houses the chapel at Netherlands American Cemetery

Effective immediately and in keeping with U.S. and local authority guidance to support the prevention and spread of COVID-19, Netherlands American Cemetery is completely closed until further notice.

North African Fountain

Effective immediately and in keeping with local guidance to support the prevention and spread of COVID-19, North Africa American Cemetery is completely closed to the public until further notice.

American Battle Monuments Commission's seal

In keeping with current precautionary measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Manila American Cemetery in the Philippines is closed to the public until further notice. 

Florence Pano

Effective immediately, the Florence American Cemetery and Sicily-Rome American Cemetery, both in Italy, are completely closed to the public until further notice. These closures are out of an abundance of caution and are aligned with current prevention measures recommended by local authorities.

A member of the French military salutes as he faces the memorial.

Due to high wind advisories, the Domaine National de Saint-Cloud where the Lafayette Escadrille Memorial Cemetery (LEMC) is located will be closed until at least 1400 local time on Saturday, February 29, 2020.

Headstones and American flag, Somme American Cemetery.

Due to a winter storm and to ensure the safety of our staff and visitors, Somme American Cemetery is closed to the public for the rest of today, Thursday, February 27, 2020. We apologize for any inconvenience.

 

 

A large fountain is in front of the memorial cemetery building.

Due to heavy winds in the area, the Lafayette Escadrille Memorial Cemetery will remain closed Thursday, February 13.