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SUMMARY:From Barriers to Ballots Exhibit and 15-Minute History Series
DESCRIPTION:The Arlington Historical Society is helping our community commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act by partnering on a series of exhibits\, panel discussions\, and presentations titled “From Barriers to Ballots: The Fight for Equal Voting Rights in Virginia.” In this series of events you’ll learn about the history of voting rights in Arlington and hear the stories of activists\, changemakers\, and everyday people in Arlington and Northern Virginia who fought for your right to vote. All these events are free and open to the public. \nArlington Historical Society Events\nVisit the Arlington Historical Museum’s voting rights temporary exhibition “From Barriers to Ballots” at our recently reopened and revitalized museum. The exhibit features artifacts and documents about Arlington’s voting history including ballot boxes used when the Hume School was a polling place and a poll tax receipt–when you had to pay to be able to vote. We also have information panels describing historic voting barriers in Arlington. We also encourage you to use the ballot boxes to let us know what you think voting means today. (Saturdays 10-4 and Sundays 1-4 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road\, Arlington) \n\nSaturday: August 2\, 2 PM: 15 Minute History Spotlight: A Brief history of Voting in Arlington with Dr. Mark Benbow discusses how voting has changed starting with being a part of DC until 1847\, who voted and who could not\, voting in the county during the Civil War\, and during the Jim Crow era. Finally\, he’ll outline changes made during the Civil Rights era and the changes caused by the Voting Rights Act in 1965 \,  (2nd floor of the Arlington Historical Museum\, 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road\, Arlington)\nSunday\, August 10\, 2 PM 15-Minute History Spotlight: Voting Today with Vice-Chair of Arlington’s Electoral Board Richard Samp as he discusses the process for voting in Arlington County elections today and how you can get involved. (2nd Floor\, Arlington Historical Museum\, 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road\, Arlington)\nSaturday\, September 13\, 2 PM; 15-Minute History Spotlight: Irene Young and Women’s Suffrage with Annette Benbow\, director of the Ball-Sellers House. Irene Young was a suffragist who participated in the 1913 Woman’s Suffrage Procession and lived to tell about it. Her experience highlights the opposition to allowing women to vote. (Ball-Sellers House\, 5620 3rd Street\, South\, Arlington)\n\nEvents in the “From Barriers to Ballots” Community Series:\n\nTuesday\, September 16\, 6-7:30 PM. “Arlington Civics: Virginia Voting Rights: 1965 to Today. Learn about the changes in Virginia voting at a panel discussion by the League of Women Voters or Arlington and Alexandria City and the Arlington County Office of Elections. There’s no better way to celebrate “National Voter Registrations Day” than learning about YOUR right to vote. (Shirlington Library\, 4200 Campbell Avenue\, Arlington)\nSaturday\, October 11\, 2-3 PM. From Barriers to Ballots: Community Activist: Portia A. Haskins. Learn about one of Arlington’s community leaders who has been a leading voting and civil rights activist\, Portia Haskins. President of the Black Heritage Museum of Arlington\, Dr. Scott Taylor will offer an in-depth view of this and other community voting rights advocates. (The Black Heritage Museum of Arlington\, 3045 Columbia Pike\, Arlington)\n\nExhibits are on view during regular opening hours from August 1 to November 4\, 2025 at the following locations\n\nBozman Government Center\, 2100 Clarendon Boulevard\, Arlington\nArlington Central Library\nArlington Historical Museum Saturday\, 10-4\, Sunday 1-4\nBlack Heritage Museum of Arlington\, Thursday\, Opens at 3 PM\nSherwood Regional Library (Aug 1-31)\, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane\, Alexandria\nCity of Fairfax (Sep 1-Nov 4) Regional Library\, 10360 North Street\, Fairfax\n\nOur exhibition partners include: \n\nThe Arlington Public Library\, Charlie Clark Center for Local History\nThe Black Heritage Museum of Arlington\nThe League of Women Voters of Arlington and Alexandria City\nThe NAACP Arlington Branch
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/from-barriers-to-ballots-exhibit-15-min-history-series/
LOCATION:Arlington Historical Museum\, 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road\, Arlington\, 22207\, United States
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SUMMARY:New Exhibit: Community Ofrenda/Ofrenda Comunitaria
DESCRIPTION:Community Ofrenda at the Arlington Historical Museum \nJoin us in honoring loved ones during this season of remembrance. Our community ofrenda (altar) celebrates the Central and South American traditions of Día de los Difuntos and Día de los Muertos — times to remember\, reflect\, and celebrate those who came before us. \nÚnase al Museo Histórico de Arlington y agregue su foto o pequeño recuerdo a nuestra Ofrenda Comunitaria\, que celebra las tradiciones del Día de los Muertos de América Central y del Sur. \nVisitors are invited to bring a photo of a loved one or small memento to add to the altar. Together\, we’ll build a shared space of memory and connection that reflects the many cultures that make up Arlington today. \nJuntos recordamos a quienes han partido y celebramos las historias que nos unen. \nFree and open to all.  Gratis y abierto a todo público \nThe Community Ofrenda exhibit is open Saturdays 10-4 and Sundays 1-4 through November 7. Photos and mementoes can be picked up on November 8 and 9.
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/new-exhibit-community-ofrenda-ofrenda-comunitaria/
LOCATION:Arlington Historical Museum\, 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road\, Arlington\, 22207\, United States
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SUMMARY:Memorializing the Enslaved Stumbling Stone Dedication: The Johnson Family
DESCRIPTION:The Arlington Historical Society and the Black Heritage Museum of Arlington invite you to the unveiling of “Stumbling Stones.” These bronze markers commemorate the lives of the enslaved people who helped build our county (and our country).  The markers are placed in the sidewalk at the last known location where these enslaved people lived. Memorializing the Enslaved in Arlington’s research has revealed over 2750 enslaved people and identified 1050 by name. \nPlease join us for the Dedication Ceremony honoring three once enslaved individuals \n\nAnn Brooks Johnson: born circa 1830\nMargaret Johnson: born circa 1849\nFrank W. Johnson: born November 1856\, died 1916\n\nTheir Story\nIn the late 1850s\, Ann Brooks Johnson and her children Margaret and Frank were enslaved by Sarah and John R. Johnston in what is now the Arlington View/Johnson’s Hill neighborhood. Before moving to Arlington\, they labored on a farm in Fairfax County\, enslaved by Sarah and her first husband\, Mr. Stone (first name is unknown). \nAnn had 9 children\, 8 of whom were born into enslavement\, Margaret in 1849 and Frank in 1856. The name of Anne’s husband remains unclear\, though in the 1870 census she was listed as married to Peter Johnson. All her children also had the surname Johnson. \nAccording to the 1860 census\, John R. Johnston enslaved 15 people just before the Civil War\, at least half were Johnsons. The Emancipation Proclamation brought freedom to the clan and to the enslaved people living in Arlington on January 1\, 1863. The family remained on the Johnston farm as sharecroppers to make ends meet. Ann and her husband Peter resided in the Johnson’s Hill area their entire lives as did Frank and his family. Margaret and many of her siblings lived in the District of Columbia. \nJoin us as we celebrate and honor Ann\, Margaret\, and Frank and gain a greater understanding of Arlington’s complicated past. Brief remarks will be offered. \nMemorializing the Enslaved in Arlington seeks to shed light upon these early Americans who contributed so much to the economic\, social\, and cultural development of our county. For more information\, please contact Jessica Kaplan from the Arlington Historical Society at ahsedlink@gmail.com.
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/memorializing-the-enslaved-johnson-family/
LOCATION:Arlington View Park\, 1105 South Queen Street\, Arlington\, VA\, 22204\, United States
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SUMMARY:AHS is at the Pike Fest
DESCRIPTION:The Arlington Historical Society is excited to be a part of this year’s Pike Fest! We’ll be there sharing history of the Pike and historical info on the MANY diverse communities who live in\, on\, or near it! Find our table and test your knowledge about Pike history. Find out what events we have coming up and what cool new exhibits will be featured at our Arlington Historical Museum. \nEnjoy local food and drinks\, music\, family-friendly activities\, and pike photos\, all designed to showcase and uplift the businesses that make the Pike special. Can’t wait to see you there! \nParking Information\nParking is available at the Penrose Square Parking Garage (located at Giant)\, 2501 9th Road S\, Arlington\, VA 22204. For this event the garage entrance is accessible from S. Adams Street. First hour of parking is free. \n 
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/ahs-is-at-the-pike-fest/
LOCATION:Penrose Square\, 2597 Columbia Pike\, Arlington\, VA\, 22204\, United States
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