Samantha Henderson
ON THE RECORD · 3 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“focus on the history that drove the need to build these commemorative spaces, the history of sacrifice and honor represented by Arlington National Cemetery and Arlington House, and how that past informs our use of these spaces now.”
Samantha Henderson · said 2026-09-21 · reported 2026-09-25
Henderson said any interpretive materials at the arch site should focus on the history of sacrifice and honor represented by Arlington National Cemetery and Arlington House.
“[t]hese comments have not been directly addressed in a manner that shows NPS is consulting with the goal of seeking agreement where feasible.”
Samantha Henderson · said 2026-09-21 · reported 2026-09-25
Henderson wrote that NPS received numerous public comments about the arch but did not address them in a manner showing it was consulting to seek agreement.
“DHR anticipates all the proposed mitigation will do will further highlight how this undertaking has marred rather than added to these spaces,”
Samantha Henderson · said 2026-09-21 · reported 2026-09-25
Henderson wrote in a letter sent Monday by Virginia's DHR to the National Park Service that proposed mitigation would only highlight how the arch project has marred rather than added to the spaces near Arlington National Cemetery.