Student History Contest
InLatest, TOP STORIES, VA250As 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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John Boston
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.


Dedication Ceremony
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).