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SUMMARY:Living History: Historical Military Camp Cooking
DESCRIPTION:AHS President\, Peter Vaselopulos (a Civil War re-enactor) will spotlight military food during the Civil War. Captain James M. Sanderson\, a Federal officer from New York\, wrote the groundbreaking cookbook\, “Campfires and Camp Cooking: Culinary Hints for the Soldier\,” to help educate newly minted “Cook Majors” and to improve the quality of food provided to soldiers. Learn about the outsized impact he had on the quality and safety of food prepared in military camps (including Arlington) and on the battlefield. Try some Civil War-era recipes. Find out how bad they were or be surprised at how good! \nREGISTRATION RECOMMENDED. \nPlease click HERE to register. Or cut and paste this link into your browser: https://arlingtonva.libcal.com/event/17239053 \nBy registering you will receive event updates.  It’s in the Bluemont Room of Central Library \nPlease be advised that food served at this program may contain or come into contact with common allergens\, including dairy\, eggs\, wheat\, soybeans\, tree nuts\, peanuts\, fish\, or shellfish. By registering for this program\, participants acknowledge that they are responsible for their own dietary restrictions and allergies. \nFor more information\, contact 703-228-5966 \nThis is part of Arlington 250!
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/living-history-historical-military-camp-cooking/
LOCATION:Arlington Central Library\, 1015 N. Quincy St.\, Arlington\, VA\, 22201\, United States
CATEGORIES:VA250
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SUMMARY:An Evening of History Under the Stars
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE! Join the Arlington Historical Society (AHS) and the Friends of Arlington’s Planetarium (FOAP) for an Evening of History Under the Stars\, a joint fundraiser for both organizations where the past and the night sky share the spotlight. \nFor $25 you’ll enjoy: \n\nA full dome planetarium show and skytalk on the sky we see and what it would have looked like 250 years ago\nHistorical displays\nA special meteorite collection\nA presentation on the history of Arlington’s planetarium including its namesake\, Yorktown grad\, astronaut David M. Brown\nStargazing on the plaza (weather permitting)\nReception with refreshments\n\nPlease click here for tickets through the Friends of the Planetarium: https://events.humanitix.com/history-under-the-stars? \nDonations ARE always welcome! All proceeds will be split evenly between the Friends of the Planetarium and the Arlington Historical Society to continue to educate our community. Parking is free.
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/an-evening-of-history-under-the-stars/
LOCATION:David M. Brown Planetarium\, 1426 N. Quincy Street\, Arlington\, VA\, 22207\, United States
CATEGORIES:VA250
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SUMMARY:Genealogy Workshop: Black History Revealed
DESCRIPTION:As the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding\, the Memorializing the Enslaved in Arlington Project in conjunction with the Center for Local History invites you to help tell a more complete American story. African American family histories—shaped by enslavement\, emancipation\, resilience\, and community—are essential to understanding that story. \nThis Genealogy Workshop: “Black History Revealed: Expanding the American Story with African American Genealogy” is a free\, half-day interactive workshop free to the public that is designed to help participants uncover\, reclaim\, and preserve African American family histories using proven research strategies and essential genealogical tools. Please bring your laptop or smartphone. \nJoin interactive workshops to beter understand the place of African American family histories in the American (and Arlington) story. \nLearn how to use essential tools and records in the morning then work on your own family research in afternoon breakout sessions–all guided by genealogy experts\, courtesy of a Virginia Humanities grant to the Memorializing the Enslaved in Arlington project. \nMorning Session (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM): Foundations & Tools:\n\nGetting Started with Genealogy: Four Steps to Uncovering Your Family History\n10 Essential Tools for Tracing African American Ancestry\n\nLunch Break (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM)\nAfternoon Breakout Workshops (1:00 PM – 2:30 PM): Your Family History Research in Action\nParticipants will in small breakout groups organized by experience level: \n\nBeginner – Learning where to start and tracing families back to the 1870 census.\nAdvanced/Brick Walls – Reconstruct the post-emancipation generation (circa 1865–1870) using census records\, Freedmen’s Bureau materials\, and related sources and applying targeted strategies to address complex research challenges and explore slavery-era records.\n\nEach breakout is facilitated by professional genealogists\, with additional support available to help participants navigate records\, evaluate evidence\, and develop next steps. \nPresenters Include: Andre Kearns\, Lisa Fanning\, Tyrone Goodwyn\, and Luke Alexander from Black Ancestries\, a genealogy research and storytelling firm dedicated to helping people of African descent uncover\, celebrate\, and preserve their family histories. \nFor Additional Information and to Register Click HERE \n       
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/genealogy-workshop-black-history-revealed/
LOCATION:Arlington Central Library\, 1015 N. Quincy St.\, Arlington\, VA\, 22201\, United States
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