Events for April 26 - February 8

  • Dedication of Five Stumbling Stones in Alcova

    Arlington Presbyterian Church 918 S. Lincoln Street, Arlington, VA, United States

    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 […]

  • Glebe House Day

    4527 17th St., N., Arlington, Virginia 4527 N. 17th St., Arlington, VA, United States

    The Northern Virginia Conservation Trust and the Arlington Historical Society are excited to announce the first-ever Glebe House Day, where community members are welcome onto the grounds to learn about […]

  • Handmade History Day: Ball-Sellers House Special Event

    Ball-Sellers House 5620 3rd Street, South, Arlington VA 22204, VA, United States

    The Ball-Sellers House Museum season opening day welcomes you to explore how colonial Virginia made things we now buy. This c. 1750 farmhouse will host demonstrations and "do-it-yourself" experiences. From A-Z including pottery, textiles, woodworking, and much more. This FREE event is from 1-4, but don't miss re-enactor Sandy Newton's talk at 1:30 about how […]

  • Julia Roberts’ Freedom Suit

    Reinsch Library Auditorium, Marymount University 2807 North Glebe Road, Arlington

    In 1801, a wealthy landowner who lived in present-day Arlington County freed his slaves and their descendants. His deed of emancipation would have ripple effects across Northern Virginia—especially for one […]

  • History of Slavery on Roosevelt Island Walking Tour

    Theodore Rosevelt Island Pedestrian Bridge Theodore Roosevelt Island, Washington, DC, United States

    See Theodore Roosevelt Island with a new lens. Walk the places where enslaved people lived and worked on "Mason's Island" plantation from 1792-1860s. This guided walking tour is sponsored by […]

  • Dedication of Two Stumbling Stones in Fairlington

    Fairlington Villages Community Center 3005 S. Abingdon Street, Arlington, VA, United States

    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 […]

  • Arlington HistoryFest 250

    Kenmore MIddle School 200 S. Carlin Springs Rd, Arlington, VA, United States

    The Arlington VA250 Committee is hosting an Arlington HistoryFest 250, a free, one-day outdoor festival commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. It will be held on Saturday, May […]

  • George Washington’s Forest Guided Walking Tour

    Ball-Sellers House 5620 3rd Street, South, Arlington VA 22204, VA, United States

    Walk in the footsteps of George Washington on a guided walking tour with local historian, Kevin Vincent. In 1775, George Washington bought 1200-acres of forest in what is now Arlington. […]

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