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Arlington VA250

About Calendar Resources 250 by 2026
August 18, 2025

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As our nation approaches its 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence from Great Britain, we reflect upon the stories and places that have shaped its history. Arlington, a community with deep roots in the American narrative, has witnessed some significant moments that contributed to the story of our nation.

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August 16, 2025

Arlington VA250 Resources

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1775 Fairfax Muster

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August 18, 2025
As our nation approaches its 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence from Great Britain, we reflect upon the stories and places that have shaped its history. Arlington, a community with deep roots in the American narrative, has witnessed some significant moments that contributed to the story of our nation.
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Arlington VA250 Resources

August 16, 2025
Arlington, Virginia, is commemorating the 250th Anniversary of our country. The Arlington County Board designated the Arlington Historical Society (AHS) as the lead organizer of the county-wide effort. AHS is partnering with over 60 civic, service, arts, school, government, and religious organizations.
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1775 Fairfax Muster

August 15, 2025
When the Virginia Convention met in July 1775, just months after the Revolutionary War started at Lexington and Concord, its first action was to pass a law to raise a defensive force. The new law called for creating a militia, made up of ordinary citizen-soldiers along with regular Continental troops.
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5620 3rd St S, Arlington, VA 22204
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