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Arlington VA250

About Calendar Resources 250 by 2026
August 18, 2025

Student History Contest

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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 15, 2025

1775 Fairfax Muster

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August 7, 2025

From Barriers to Ballots

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July 13, 2025

John Boston

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March 26, 2025

Dedication Ceremony 4_6_2025

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John Boston

July 13, 2025
By late 1861, US troops had completed the construction of numerous fortifications in Arlington to defend Washington DC.  While the forts had a military purpose, they also became beacons of freedom to  thousands of refugees fleeing slavery.
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Dedication Ceremony

March 6, 2025
The Arlington Historical Society and the Black Heritage Museum of Arlington will be unveiling the first of a series of "Stumbling Stones." These bronze markers commemorate the lives of the enslaved people who helped build our county (and our country).
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Arlington Historical Society
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Arlington, Virginia 22210-3402

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