AHS is helping Arlington County celebrate Black History Month at the annual Feel the Heritage Festival. In addition to exhibits that illustrate the deep history of the African American community here in Arlington, this year’s festival will also include artisan vendors, free kids’ activities, a full agenda of great entertainment, and delicious food. Admission to the festival is free.
Join AHS to learn about enslavement in Arlington (1669-1861), historical Black neighborhoods and what has changed those demographics, the USCT troops in the US Army and the camps in Arlington that served to recruit and train the thousands of African Americans who served their country.
