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Stories of Enslaved People

  • Enslaved Stories

The Families of Bazil Hall and Jenny Far

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John Ringold

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Winnie Steele

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Samuel Smith

July 24, 2024
Samuel Smith was born enslaved in 1826. His enslavers, William and Catherine Minor, owned a farm called Springfield near the present-day site of Yorktown High School.
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Henry Speaks (From the Grave)

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Horace Branson

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Slavery in Arlington, Virginia: A Timeline

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Research Data

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Memorializing the Enslaved in the News

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Stories of Enslaved People

July 22, 2024
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Jones Family

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History of Enslavement in Arlington

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August 2 - October 31

From Barriers to Ballots Exhibit and 15-Minute History Series

Oct 9
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Arlington’s American Legion Post 194 and Dorie Miller

Oct 11
October 11 @ 10:00 am - November 8 @ 4:00 pm

New Exhibit: Community Ofrenda/Ofrenda Comunitaria

Oct 12
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm

15-Minute History: The Ups and Downs of Standing Up for Your Rights in Arlington

Oct 14
6:00 pm

Annual AHS Banquet: Honoring America’s Past, Celebrating Arlington’s Legacy

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