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SUMMARY:We the People Exhibit Opening
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening of We the People\, the Virginia Museum of History & Culture’s traveling exhibition exploring the stories of immigrants who have shaped Virginia’s history and identity. The afternoon will feature music by the Morroy Sisters\, Ingrid Morroy (guitar\, vocals) and Judith Morroy (vocals\, percussion)\, immigrants themselves who have made Arlington their home and have performed together since age 11. Blending sibling harmonies with folk\, bluegrass\, calypso\, and music from across the Americas\, the duo brings a lively and fitting soundtrack to this celebration of culture\, community\, and shared history.
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/we-the-people-exhibit-opening/
LOCATION:Arlington Historical Museum\, 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road\, Arlington\, 22207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits,VA250
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T153000
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SUMMARY:Reading the Declaration of Independence
DESCRIPTION:“We hold these truths to be self-evident…” Back by popular demand again this year is a reading of the Declaration of Independence by YOU! out loud for all to hear at one of the only structures in the county that is still in existence to have hears the Declaration read aloud in 1776: the Ball-Sellers House (c.1750). Lend your voice to read the words that helped start this nation’s “great experiment” in democracy 250 years ago. If you’d like to read a portion of the “Declaration\,” please email: info@arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org and let us know! \nYou can also make protest signs that colonial Virginians could have used as they protested British actions. We’ll have the materials for posters and signs and information about what the colonists were complaining about–and they had a LOT of complaints! Join us for this historic way to celebrate this important date. \nReading the Declaration of Independence starts at 1:00 pm. Making protests signs starts at 1:30 till 3:30. Come for the history\, stay for the free guided tour of this 275-year-old house.
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/reading-the-declaration-of-independence/
LOCATION:Ball-Sellers House\, 5620 3rd Street\, South\, Arlington VA 22204\, VA\, 22312\, United States
CATEGORIES:VA250
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T210000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260524T122449Z
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SUMMARY:Projecting History: 1776 at Ballston's Regal Theater
DESCRIPTION:As part of Arlington’s VA250 commemoration activities\, the Arlington Historical Society is partnering with the Ballston Quarter to provide you with the opportunity to see the movie 1776. The one-time only event will take place at the Ballston Regal Cinema on Tuesday evening\, June 30\, at 7 PM. The theater only holds 200 seats\, so space will be limited. Purchase your tickets now by ordering online. Proceeds benefit the Arlington Historical Society. \nClick Here to Order Your Tickets  or visit https://arlhist.org/1776-movie/ \nThe movie 1776 turns the debate over American independence into an engaging blend of music\, humor\, and political drama. Adapted from the 1969 Broadway hit\, the film focuses less on battlefield action and more on the difficult process of building consensus among the thirteen colonies. \n \nDirected by Peter H. Hunt and starring William Daniels as John Adams\, the 1972 movie presents the founders as real people — stubborn\, witty\, ambitious\, and often divided. Adams drives the story with relentless determination\, while Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson provide balance through humor and diplomacy. \nFifty years later\, 1776 stands as one of the most distinctive American historical films ever made — patriotic without being simplistic and educational without losing its charm.
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/projecting-history-1776-at-ballstons-regal-theater/
LOCATION:Ballston Regal Cinema\, 671 North Glebe Rd.\, Arlington\, VA\, 22203\, United States
CATEGORIES:VA250
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T163000
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary Arlington
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Glencarlyn Library to learn how Arlington helped shape a nation \nIn 1776\, the 26 square mile area now known as Arlington County had fewer than 1\,000 people. Yet despite its relatively tiny size and population back then\, our forebears played an outsized role in the events that would lead to the birth of our nation. Join historian Kevin Vincent as he examines just how the place that we call home today became the hotbed and the heart of the American Revolution some 250 years ago. \nStarting at 1:00 PM\, travel back in time before the library talk with a tour of the Ball-Sellers House–a c.1750 farmhouse just around the corner–and see what life was like during the colonial era in what is now Arlington. Then continue on to the library for the talk. Cosponsored by the Glencarlyn Civic Association and the Arlington Historical Society (AHS). \nREGISTRATION RECOMMENDED for the Library Talk\nFirst-come\, first seated. By registering\, you will receive event updates. Register here: https://arlingtonva.libcal.com/event/15850064
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/revolutionary-arlington/
LOCATION:Glencarlyn Library\, 300 S. Kensington Street\, Arlington\, VA\, 22204\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T190000
DTSTAMP:20260609T160823
CREATED:20260531T015921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260531T020221Z
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SUMMARY:AHS is at the Juneteenth Celebration
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to Arlington’s Annual Juneteenth Community Day! \nThis family-friendly event at Wakefield High School commemorates the emancipation of Africans who were enslaved and honors African American culture and heritage. Join us to honor and celebrate those who came before us who exhibited strength\, resilience\, and determination in the pursuit of liberation and freedom. \nEnjoy live music\, cultural performances\, delicious food\, and activities for all ages. \nKickoff will start promptly at 4:00 pm with special guest speakers and more at 4:30. Let’s gather with our neighbors to honor the past\, celebrate the present\, and look toward a brighter future together. \nAdmission is free and open to the public. Registration is encouraged: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/challenging-racisms-3rd-annual-juneteenth-community-day-tickets-1989831884732?aff=oddtdtcreator \nLEARN MORE Here: https://challengingracism.org/events/juneteenth/
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/ahs-is-at-the-juneteenth-celebration/
LOCATION:Wakefield High School\, 1325 S\, Dinwiddie Street\, Arlington\, VA\, 22207\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T193000
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SUMMARY:History of Slavery on Roosevelt Island Evening Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\nThis guided walking tour is sponsored by The Memorializing the Enslaved (MEA) Project\, a joint effort of the Arlington Historical Society and the Black Heritage Museum of Arlington. \nThe tour will educate visitors about the history of slavery on\, what is now known as\, Theodore Roosevelt Island. The tour will focus on the island as a plantation and summer home of John Mason and his family. We will learn about the people enslaved by John Mason who built\, planted\, and tended to the land including the gardens and buildings. \nWe will cover approximately 1.5 miles over sometimes-uneven terrain. Wear appropriate clothing and footwear\, bring water\, and dress for the weather. There are bathrooms on the island and we will walk by them at the conclusion of the tour. There is a parking lot on Roosevelt Island. This tour is limited to 25 people. \n\nThe event is free but you must reserve your spot: History of Slavery on Roosevelt Island – Evening Walking Tour Tickets\, Tuesday\, June 16  •  6 PM – 7:30 PM | Eventbrite \nThis event was originally planned for April but was rained out. \n  \n 
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/history-of-slavery-on-roosevelt-island-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Theodore Rosevelt Island Pedestrian Bridge\, Theodore Roosevelt Island\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Geography,VA250
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T190000
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CREATED:20260503T001641Z
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SUMMARY:AHS is at Sails on the Potomac 250th History Outpost
DESCRIPTION:Join AHS as we help celebrate the Alexandria historic waterfront’s tall ships at “Sails on the Potomac.” Join in on family-friendly activities and experience engaging historic programs and performances. Explore the vibrancy of the region through booths like ours! along with other local museums and organizations. \nThere’s a lot going on all weekend: https://www.alexandriava.gov/historic-alexandria/sails-on-the-potomac-event-schedule#SaturdayJune13. As we celebrate Alexandria City’s once being part of what is now Arlington County! \n 
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/ahs-is-at-sails-on-the-potomac-250th-history-outpost/
LOCATION:Point Lumley Park\, 1 Duke Street\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T204500
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CREATED:20260502T210722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T123233Z
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SUMMARY:Bridges of Washington\, DC: The Virginia Side
DESCRIPTION:In the late 1700s\, the first bridges\, now completely gone\, connected the new Federal City to the outside world. Throughout the nineteenth and twentieth centuries\, more and bigger crossings arose to support industry\, allow the expansion of suburbs\, commemorate cultural and civic leaders\, and enhance the aesthetics of the District’s waterfronts and parks. Although the city abandoned civic-minded\, commemorative\, and monumental constructions for utilitarian highway monoliths in the mid-twentieth century\, a recent renaissance has seen a welcome shift to walkability and beauty instead of brute utility. Using the city’s bridges as an index of the times\, our speaker\, author Bob Dover tracks how connecting to Virginia impacted both Virginia and DC from the 1750s to today. \nOur speaker’s book “Bridge of Washington\, D.C: A History and Guide” will be available sale at this event and the author will be happy to sign it. \nAuthor\, Bob Dover\, is a retired geologist and environmental planner who specializing in surface water hydrology. In 2022\, he published “Bridgespotting: A Guide to Bridges that Connect People\, Places\, and Times” which is an exploration of the uses of bridges throughout the US and Europe for tourism\, historic preservation\, and recreation. Realizing that his hometown was one of the few cities that did not already have a book about its bridges\, he spent a couple years exploring\, researching\, and documenting them – and then wrote it! \nThis event immediately follows a brief annual AHS members’ meeting. This event will be in-person and via Zoom. \nPREREGISTER FOR ZOOM ACCESS\nYou can attend this event on Zoom or in-person on the Marymount University Main Campus.  If you want to attend this event virtually\, please CLICK HERE To register. You can also cut and paste this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5hahdEKOetY34nQ9roXBAFSDf4BhdRF-8xSY-rXoPnYl3iQ/viewform into your own browser and complete it there. Please register by Wednesday\, June 10.  Zoom access information will be sent to you in an email on the morning of the event on Thursday\, June 11. This is the same registration forthe brief members meeting. \nNEW LOCATION\nThis month we will be at the Aurora Hills Community Center located at 735 18th Street\, South in Arlington\, (zip code: 22202). Parking is  free. Free overflow parking is at the parking lot at Virginia Highlands Park (1600 South Hayes Street) connected by a short sidewalk. Pentagon City Metro is your best public transit bet. \nFor more information\, please email: info@arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org.
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/bridges-of-washington-dc-the-virginia-side/
LOCATION:Aurora HIlls Library/Community Center\, 735 18th Street\, South\, Arlington\, VA\, 22202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Geography,VA250
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T191500
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CREATED:20260502T204916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T141725Z
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SUMMARY:Annual AHS Members Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Arlington Historical Society will hold its annual meeting of members on Thursday\, June 11\, 2026\, at 7:00 pm. The meeting will be held BOTH on Zoom and in person at the Aurora Hills Community Center.  If you are a member and plan to attend by Zoom\, please register at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5hahdEKOetY34nQ9roXBAFSDf4BhdRF-8xSY-rXoPnYl3iQ/viewform \n(This is the same link for Zoom access to the monthly event which will immediately follow the brief members’ meeting: “”Bridges of Washington: The Virginia Side” with author  Bob Dover.) \nAHS members will be asked to vote on the slate of nominate Officers and the Board of Directors \nThe Nominating Committee nominates the following for election as officers and directors:  \nOfficers \n\nPresident: Peter Vaselopulos\nVice President: Sean Denniston\nTreasurer: Richard Samp\nSecretary: Harry Evans\n\nMembers of the Board of Directors \n\nGeorge Axiotis\nBethany Baker\nAnnette Benbow\nRenee Braden\nJessica Kaplan\nAndy McLeod\nAnnette Scherber\n\nYou can read short biographies of each individual here: 2026-2027 AHS Board Bios
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/21072/
LOCATION:Aurora HIlls Library/Community Center\, 735 18th Street\, South\, Arlington\, VA\, 22202\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T150000
DTSTAMP:20260609T160823
CREATED:20260526T153609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T153609Z
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SUMMARY:15 Minute History: Escuela Key Elementary
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 15 Minute History exploring the history of Escuela Key Elementary and Arlington’s groundbreaking Spanish immersion program. Hear from longtime educators and administrators Evelyn Fernandez and Dr. Marjorie Myers to learn how Key became one of the world’s most recognized bilingual schools\, shaping generations of students through dual-language education. \nEvelyn Fernandez helped launch Arlington’s first Spanish immersion program at Key in 1986 and spent decades supporting bilingual education across APS. Dr. Marjorie Myers\, principal of Key from 1995–2018\, led the school to international recognition as a model immersion program. \nMore about our speakers: \nEvelyn Fernandez\, M.Ed. Key Elementary School ESL and Gifted Teacher 1984-1995\, APS Immersion Coordinator 1996-1997\, Assistant Principal at Key School 1997-2016. \nIn 1986 Key School accepted the first class of students into the first grade to begin the first two-way partial Spanish immersion program in Arlington Public Schools. \nIn the early 1980s when Evelyn Fernandez taught at Key Elementary in the ESL program and as a gifted education teacher\, she earned the “Gifted Teacher of the Year” award for Arlington County Public Schools. As a native Spanish speaker\, she became involved in the beginnings of the two-way immersion program at Francis Scott Key Elementary. Later\, she coordinated the immersion programs at Oakridge and Abingdon Elementary schools and coordinated the design of the immersion program at Gunston Middle School. In 1997 she returned to Key Elementary as assistant principal for the next 18 years working on all areas of the program. In addition\, she presented the program at several nationwide immersion conferences. Her relentless dedication and invaluable contributions ensured the program’s success for both Spanish- and English-speaking students. \nDr. Marjorie L. Myers\, Principal of Francis Scott Key Elementary from 1995 to 2018. \nKey School ~ Escuela Key is one of the most well-known and recognized Spanish-English Immersion Schools in the world. It is internationally recognized for its exemplary full-school dual language program. Key has hosted visitors from around the world. The message that having a bilingual educational experience is a special gift parents could afford their children was always prevalent. Dr. Myers ’dissertation showed that even children with special needs in the immersion schools outperformed special needs students in monolingual schools. Dr. Myers was recognized by King Felipe VI\, Rey de España (the King of Spain) in 2018 for the outstanding work of running a successful bilingual school and promoting bilingualism in the USA. In 2019 the Immersion program was moved to the former Jackson then ATS building and the name was changed. Now it is just “Escuela Key”.
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/15-minute-history-escuela-key-elementary/
LOCATION:Arlington Historical Museum\, 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road\, Arlington\, 22207\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T123000
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SUMMARY:The Ball-Sellers House is in the Glencarlyn Heritage Parade
DESCRIPTION:The Ball-Sellers House folks are walking in this year’s Glencarlyn Heritage Parade. YOU can too! \nWe’ll gather at 11:30 at the Ball-Sellers House (11:00 if you need to don our outfits) then walk over to the parade line up around the block to join the parade and step off at 12 noon. \nThis year\, in keeping with the 250 theme\, you can wear any era of clothing you want. Yes\, we have colonial era clothing for you. But you can feel free to peruse your wardrobe for any other style of clothing you want. The Ball-Sellers House had people living in its since at least 1750 until we received it from Marian Sellers in 1975. So all eras of clothing style can represent us! Please email AHS SOONEST to let us know you’re walking with us: info@arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org .  Feel free to bring a friend/relative/neighbor to join in or just watch the small town fun commemorating a big time milestone! \nCome for the parade\, stay for a free guided tour of the oldest building in county (1-4 PM)!
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/the-ball-sellers-house-is-in-the-glencarlyn-heritage-parade/
LOCATION:Ball-Sellers House\, 5620 3rd Street\, South\, Arlington VA 22204\, VA\, 22312\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T160823
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SUMMARY:AHS is at Aurora Hills Library Centennial Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we help the Aurora Hills Library celebrate 100 years! Come celebrate a century of stories\, community\, and connection! There will be drop-in activities\, crafts\, historical displays\, outdoor activities (weather permitting)\, and recordings of written and oral memories of the library. The Arlington Historical Society will be on site to present information on Arlington history. \nRemarks will be made at 2pm\, followed by cake and light refreshments. \nThe library recommends registration: https://arlingtonva.libcal.com/event/16012348
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/ahs-is-at-aurora-hills-library-centennial-celebration/
LOCATION:Aurora HIlls Library\, 735 South 18th Street\, Arlington\, VA\, 22202\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T110000
DTSTAMP:20260609T160823
CREATED:20260503T014939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260524T122708Z
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SUMMARY:Memorializing the Enslaved of Arlington: Dedication of Hall's Hill/High View Park Stumbling Stones
DESCRIPTION:May 30th is Neighborhood Day and Hall’s Hill/High View Park will commemorate its 160 year history beginning with this very special dedication. \nMemorializing the Enslaved in Arlington\, 1669-1865\nThe Arlington Historical Society and the Black Heritage Museum of Arlington invite you to the unveiling of “Stumbling Stones.” Placed in the sidewalk at the last known sites where they were enslaved\, these bronze markers commemorate the lives of people who helped build our county and our country.  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 eight once enslaved individuals\n\nJenny Farr\nSelina\nJames Clark\nInfant of Selina\nJohn Lewis Farr\nWilliam Farr\nWilliam Sprigg\n\nTheir Story\nIn 1850 Bazil Hall—a native of Washington\, DC\, who moved to Virginia after living in San Francisco—bought 327 acres in the North Arlington neighborhood now known as Hall’s Hill. Around the same time\, he purchased an enslaved woman\, Jenny Farr\, and her son\, James Clark. Over the next few years\, Jenny gave birth to three more sons whose father\, Alfred Farr\, was a free Black man who worked as a farm hand for Hall for a time. Their children included William Farr born in 1855\, John Lewis Farr born in 1856\, and Joseph Farr born in 1858. \nThe Halls were cruel enslavers. In 1857\, an altercation between Jenny and Elizabeth Hall escalated into violence. Records show that on December 13\, Jenny pushed Elizabeth Hall into a fire\, fatally injuring her.  A trial ensued and William Sprigg and Selina\, also enslaved by the Halls\, provided testimony. In February 1858\, Alexandria officials hanged Jenny. \nIn 1860\, census records show that William Sprigg\, Selina and her newborn daughter\, as well as Jenny’s four sons\, were enslaved by Bazil Hall. The Civil War brought upheaval and eventually freedom to their lives. In 1861\, rebels raided the farm and burned Hall’s home and outbuildings. What became of Selina and William during this period is unknown\, but the Farr boys remained with Hall throughout the war and returned with him to the plantation afterwards. \nHall continued to use the boys as slaves\, forcing them to cook\, clean\, and labor on the farm. Neighbors reported he beat the children and often left them unfed. The Provost Court\, an arm of the military\, tried Hall for abuse. He was minimally fined and the boys freed from his dominion. \nOf the eight individuals enslaved by Hall\, only Joseph Farr was traceable after emancipation. He moved to Alexandria to be near his father and worked as a laborer. He married and had children\, before fading from the records after 1910. \nJoin us as we celebrate and honor William Sprigg\, Selina and her daughter\, James Clark\, and Jenny\, William\, John Lewis\, and Joseph Farr. Come 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. \nLearn More\n\nWeb: enslavedarl.org \nLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/memorializing-the-enslaved \nInstagram: instagram.com/memorializingtheenslaved \nFacebook: facebook.com/MemorializingtheEnslaved
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/memorializing-the-enslaved-of-arlington-dedication-of-stumbling-stones-2/
LOCATION:Hall’s HIll/High VIew Park Giant Letters HHHVP\, 4998 Langston Boulevard\, Arlington\, VA\, 22207\, United States
CATEGORIES:VA250
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T120000
DTSTAMP:20260609T160823
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SUMMARY:AHS is Honoring Our Arlington Veterans
DESCRIPTION:The Arlington Historical Society is honoring Arlington’s Veterans in partnership with Veterans of Foreign Wars John Lyon Post 3150 in Arlington. Each year\, Memorial Day is a time when VFW Posts\, families\, and neighbors come together to honor service\, reflect\, and say thank you to our men and women who have sacrificed much for our country. \nWreath-Laying Ceremony  \n11:00 AM — Clarendon War Memorial\n3199 Clarendon Blvd\, Arlington\, VA\n(Irving St / Washington Blvd / Wilson Blvd; in the park by the Clarendon Metro Station.)\nRemarks from the Post Commander and local leaders
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/ahs-is-honoring-our-arlingtonian-veterans/
LOCATION:Clarendon Memorial\, 3199 Clarendon Boulevard\, Arlington\, VA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T160823
CREATED:20260217T020404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T020404Z
UID:20613-1778938200-1778947200@arlhist.org
SUMMARY:George Washington’s Forest Guided Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION: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. After the Revolutionary War\, he returned home and surveyed his property. On the walk you’ll start with a mini tour of the Ball-Sellers House (the oldest building in Arlington built c. 1750)\, visit the survey markers used by Washington in 1785\, see historic springs\, see the site of a mill built by George Washington’s step-grandson\, and more. \n\nThe walk begins at the Ball-Sellers House. It is about a three hour walk encompassing about three miles with a couple hills. There are several places where you can peel off the walk.  So: \n\nWear sturdy shoes\nBring water\nDress for the weather.
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/george-washingtons-forest-guided-walking-tour-2/
LOCATION:Ball-Sellers House\, 5620 3rd Street\, South\, Arlington VA 22204\, VA\, 22312\, United States
CATEGORIES:VA250
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T170000
DTSTAMP:20260609T160823
CREATED:20260111T145526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T235521Z
UID:20358-1778320800-1778346000@arlhist.org
SUMMARY:Arlington HistoryFest 250
DESCRIPTION: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 9\, 2026\, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Kenmore Middle School. \n“We’re proud to welcome visitors and residents to experience the living legacy of Arlington’s role in America’s founding\,” said Peter Vaselopulos\, President of the Arlington Historical Society and Chair of the Arlington VA250 Committee. “Arlington HistoryFest 250 will be great fun for the whole family. It kicks off a multi-month commemoration\, connecting our county’s roots to the modern day\, showcasing how Arlington is a place where history lives on.” \nProgramming will feature live reenactments\, musical performances\, and historical storytelling\, hands-on demonstrations\, children’s activities and crafts\, local organizations sharing their history\, and local food vendors. Thousands of attendees from across the Washington\, D.C.\, area are expected\, along with dozens of historical reenactors and over 40 exhibitors. \nThe Virginia State Mobile Museum will also be on site. A hands-on\, interactive\, and immersive “museum on wheels\,” the VA250 Mobile Museum Experience titled “Out of Many\, One” is housed in a quad-expandable tractor trailer that is traveling throughout Virginia. The mobile museum brings key stories of Virginia’s rich history to schools\, museums\, local events\, fairs\, and more\, highlighting every region of the state. \n“Arlington HistoryFest 250 will be a unique opportunity for students to participate in the 250th anniversary of America and see themselves in the national story through immersive experiences\, dynamic storytelling\, and a deeper appreciation of Arlington’s local history\,” said David MacBride\, Principal at Kenmore Middle School. \n“As we commemorate the 250th\, we’re excited to offer new ways for visitors and locals to connect with Arlington’s history and explore the County\,” said Scott Baker\, Marketing Manager at Arlington Convention and Visitors Service. “We are thrilled to support programming that highlights Arlington’s historical significance\, amplifies diverse stories\, and enhances the visitor experience at historic sites across Arlington.” \nAdmission: FREE!\nHere is the HistFest Program \nFor More information: https://arlhist.org/arlington-va250/ \nor email AHS at: info@arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org \n \nOfficial Sponsors:\n \n \nHosted by Kenmore Middle School\n\nPartners:\n     \n \n 
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/arlington-historyfest-250/
LOCATION:Kenmore MIddle School\, 200 S. Carlin Springs Rd\, Arlington\, VA\, 22204\, United States
CATEGORIES:VA250
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T140000
DTSTAMP:20260609T160823
CREATED:20260429T181626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T181626Z
UID:21066-1777726800-1777730400@arlhist.org
SUMMARY:Dedication Ceremony Honoring Two Once Enslaved People
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special dedication for Julia Roberts who will be portrayed by an historical reenactor who will talk about her enslavement and courageous path to freedom. We will also learn about the life of the young boy (his name is unknown) enslaved along with Julia in the Arlington Forest neighborhood. \nMemorializing the Enslaved in Arlington\, 1669-1865\nThe 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 2\,750 enslaved people and identified 1\,045 by name. \nPlease join us for the Dedication Ceremony honoring two once enslaved individuals: \n\nJulia Roberts: Born ca. 1812\nName Unknown\, Boy: Born ca. 1832\n\nTheir Story\nJulia Roberts\, born around 1812\, and a boy whose name is unknown\, born around 1832\, were enslaved on the farm of Anne E. Harding in 1840. Though they lived on the same farm\, much is known of Julia’s life and almost nothing of the young boys. \nJulia Roberts was promised freedom upon reaching the age of 25 by her first enslaver\, Simon Summers. In 1844\, when denied manumission\, she successfully sued for it in a case before the U.S. Supreme Court. The 1860 Census indicates that Julia Roberts was a free woman living in Georgetown and working as a servant. Later public records document she worked as a washer woman and cook. She fades from the records after 1870. \nLittle is known about the boy enslaved by Anne E. Harding in 1840 beyond his age and gender. It’s unlikely he was a blood relation of Julia Roberts\, yet he endured the same dehumanizing treatment as Julia\, aspired to be free\, and perhaps gained his freedom through Union occupation of Arlington County or through the Emancipation Proclamation. \nBoth Julia Roberts and the unnamed male are not forgotten\, their presence will be memorialized with these two bronze plaques. \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.
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/dedication-ceremony-honoring-two-once-enslaved-people/
LOCATION:Lubber Run Community Center\, 300 N. Park Drive\, Arlington\, 22203\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arlington Historical Society":MAILTO:info@arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T160823
CREATED:20260405T235255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T150326Z
UID:20932-1777208400-1777219200@arlhist.org
SUMMARY:New Permanent Exhibit: Building Minds\, Shaping Futures: Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Step into Arlington’s classrooms past and present in our newest exhibit exploring the history of public education in the county. From one-room schoolhouses to today’s innovative learning environments\, discover how generations of students\, teachers\, and communities have shaped and been shaped by education in Arlington.  \nShow your school spirit! Wear something from your alma mater and pose for a school picture at the reception! \nLight refreshments served. \nThe Museum is in the oldest existing schoolhouse in the county\, the Hume School. It is open Saturdays 10-4 PM and Sundays 1-4 PM. It’s FREE!
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/new-permanent-exhibit-building-minds-shaping-futures-opening-reception/
LOCATION:VA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T140000
DTSTAMP:20260609T160823
CREATED:20260325T235045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T013747Z
UID:20895-1777208400-1777212000@arlhist.org
SUMMARY:Dedication of Two Stumbling Stones in Fairlington
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) and are placed in the sidewalk at the last known site of their enslavement. Memorializing the Enslaved in Arlington’s research has revealed over 2750 enslaved people and identified 1050 by name.\n\n\n\nWe will honor two individuals once enslaved in what is now the Fairlington neighborhood. These have been approved by the civic association and the Arlington Villages Condo Assoc. The Stones will be laid in the Southeast corner of Abingdon Street and 29th Street\, South.\n\nJohn Carlyle owned a 250-acre plantation called Torthorwald from around 1765-1783 that covered much of Fairlington. Historical records confirm that the following two people were enslaved there. \n\nHarry: Born ca. 1770\nMilley: Born ca. 1755\n\nSee more information about the Memorializing the Enslaved in Arlington project: https://enslavedarl.org/s/memorializing-the-enslaved-in-arlington/page/about
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/dedication-of-two-stumbling-stones-in-fairlingtoned-in-arlington-fairlington/
LOCATION:Fairlington Villages Community Center\, 3005 S. Abingdon Street\, Arlington\, VA\, 22204\, United States
CATEGORIES:VA250
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T160823
CREATED:20260217T015458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T143253Z
UID:20610-1777129200-1777132800@arlhist.org
SUMMARY:Julia Sues for Freedom: A Play
DESCRIPTION:An original scripted reenactment brings history alive!\nJoin us for a performance of an original play depicting an 1842 trial – Julia Roberts v. Austin Adams and Anne Harding – in which Julia Roberts\, an enslaved woman\, sues to win her freedom.  This script is based on original documents\, notes on the testimony from the 1842 trial\, and research by Jessica Kaplan\, Zachary Newkirk\, and the Memorializing the Enslaved in Arlington team. Julia Sues for Freedom is a partnership between the Black Heritage Museum of Arlington and Guillotine Theatre\, with the support of the Arlington Historical Society. \nBe part of the story\, be part of the jury!\nWe will be asking attendees to be part of the jury. If you would like to be on the jury\, let us know when you arrive. \nCast:\n\nLisa Hill Corley as Julia\nKen Jackson as Attorney Christopher Neale\nRicardo Frederick Evans as Attorney Robert J. Brent\nScott Taylor as Judge William Cranch\n\nThis event is free and open to the public. \n \nLisa Hill Corley as Julia \n \nKen Jackson as Attorney Christopher Neale \n \nRicardo Frederick Evans as Attorney Robert J. Brent \n \nScott Taylor as Judge William Cranch
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/julia-sues-for-freedom-a-play/
LOCATION:Ball-Sellers House\, 5620 3rd Street\, South\, Arlington VA 22204\, VA\, 22312\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T160823
CREATED:20260411T003022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T014710Z
UID:20952-1777118400-1777132800@arlhist.org
SUMMARY:Living History Day at Fort C. F. Smith
DESCRIPTION:Join AHS in exploring Civil War life in Arlington. Meet famed war photographer\, Mathew Brady\, US Colored Troops and learn where Camp Casey was located and why it was so difficult to pinpoint\, see AHS artifacts from US Army camps and forts AND MORE!
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/living-history-day-at-fort-c-f-smith/
LOCATION:Fort C.F. Smith\, 2411 24th Street\, North\, Arlington\, VA\, 22207\, United States
CATEGORIES:VA250
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T150000
DTSTAMP:20260609T160823
CREATED:20260209T033348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T134548Z
UID:20560-1776520800-1776524400@arlhist.org
SUMMARY:Julia Sues for Freedom: A Play
DESCRIPTION:An original scripted reenactment brings history alive!\nJoin us for an original performance depicting an 1842 trial – Julia Roberts v. Austin Adams and Anne Harding – in which Julia Roberts\, an enslaved woman\, sues to win her freedom.  This script is based on original documents\, notes on the testimony from the 1842 trial\, and research by Jessica Kaplan\, Zachary Newkirk\, and the Memorializing the Enslaved in Arlington team. Julia Sues for Freedom is a partnership between the Black Heritage Museum of Arlington and Guillotine Theatre\, with the support of the Arlington Historical Society. \nBe part of the story\, be part of the jury! We will be asking attendees to be part of the jury. If you would like to be on the jury\, let us know when you arrive. \nCast:\n\nLisa Hill Corley as Julia\nKen Jackson as Attorney Christopher Neale\nRicardo Frederick Evans as Attorney Robert J. Brent\nScott Taylor as Judge William Cranch\n\nThis event is free and open to the public. \n \nLisa Hill Corley as Julia \n \nKen Jackson as Attorney Christopher Neale \n \nRicardo Frederick Evans as Attorney Robert J. Brent \n \nScott Taylor as Judge William Cranch \n 
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/julia-sues-for-freedom/
LOCATION:Arlington Central Library Auditorium\, 1015 N. Quincy St.\, Arlington\, VA\, 22201\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T143000
DTSTAMP:20260609T160823
CREATED:20260411T002130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T002604Z
UID:20948-1776517200-1776522600@arlhist.org
SUMMARY:Rooted in History: The Ball-Sellers House Garden Story
DESCRIPTION:Find out what the residents of this 276-year-old home planted in their kitchen garden through the centuries. Sandy Newton\, Lead Gardener at Arlington House and re-enactor at Mt. Vernon will show you what was often planted in colonial and early American gardens\, and what gardening was like during the Civil War and Depression era\, the Victory Gardens of WWII\, and more! \nShe’ll show you the plants and historic plots within the Ball-Sellers House kitchen garden. \nThe Ball-Sellers House will be open for extended hours that day\, from 10-4 AND we’ll ALSO be at the Glencarlyn Library around the corner on Kensington Street. \nThis event is in partnership with the VCE Master Gardeners of the Glencarlyn Community Garden Spring Celebration and Plant Sale: https://arlhist.org/event/ball-sellers-house-spring-celebration-with-glencarlyn-community-garden/
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/rooted-in-history-the-ball-sellers-house-garden-story/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:VA250
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T180000
DTSTAMP:20260609T160823
CREATED:20260411T001516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T001516Z
UID:20944-1776513600-1776535200@arlhist.org
SUMMARY:The Pike Culture Fest
DESCRIPTION:Join AHS as we help Columbia Pike celebrate its first ever Culture Fest — a high energy\, outdoor celebration of culture\, music\, food\, and community on the Pike! The Pike will come alive with a day of performances\, music\, international food\, family friendly activities\, and a display of AHS artifacts that shows the Pike’s “United Nations” flavor.
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/the-pike-culture-fest/
LOCATION:Arlington MIll Community Center\, 909 South Dinwiddie Street\, Arlington\, VA\, 22204\, United States
CATEGORIES:VA250
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T160823
CREATED:20260323T190926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T191035Z
UID:20885-1776506400-1776528000@arlhist.org
SUMMARY:Ball-Sellers House Spring Celebration with Glencarlyn Community Garden
DESCRIPTION:The Ball-Sellers House and the Glencarlyn Community Garden celebrate gardening. Free guided tours of the c. 1750 farmhouse from 10 AM – 4 PM. \nAt 1:00 PM: find out what the residents of this 276-year-old home planted in their kitchen garden over the years. Sandy Newton\, Lead Gardener at Arlington House and re-enactor at Mt\, Vernon will discuss colonial and early American gardens\, the Civil War and Depression era gardening\, Victory Gardens of WWII\, and more! She’ll show you the plants and historic plots within the Ball-Sellers House kitchen garden. \nTwo locations: Ball-Sellers House and around the corner at the\nGlencarlyn Library. FREE!
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/ball-sellers-house-spring-celebration-with-glencarlyn-community-garden/
LOCATION:Ball-Sellers House\, 5620 3rd Street\, South\, Arlington VA 22204\, VA\, 22312\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T160823
CREATED:20260405T234514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260405T234558Z
UID:20929-1775901600-1782748800@arlhist.org
SUMMARY:New Exhibit: Mapping the Federal City\, 1791: Arlington in the Original District
DESCRIPTION:Step into the moment Arlington helped shape the nation’s capital. In 1791\, surveyors under President George Washington mapped a 100-square-mile federal district along the Potomac River\, placing forty sandstone boundary stones; some of which still stand in Arlington today. Learn about the people who surveyed and mapped this land. \nThe Arlington Historical Museum is commemorating 250+ years of local history. This exhibit is upstairs on the 2nd floor of the museum. \nThe Museum is open Saturdays 10-4 PM and Sundays 1-4 PM. \nIt’s FREE!
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/new-exhibit-mapping-the-federal-city-1791-arlington-in-the-original-district/
LOCATION:Arlington Historical Museum\, 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road\, Arlington\, 22207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits,Geography,VA250
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T160823
CREATED:20260405T233905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T154449Z
UID:20925-1775901600-1782748800@arlhist.org
SUMMARY:New Exhibit: First in Frame: Arlington's Early Residents
DESCRIPTION:Discover the people who helped shape Arlington. This exhibit highlights early landowners and settlers whose decisions and choices laid the foundation for the county we know today.  \nThe Arlington Historical Museum is commemorating 250+ years of local history. This exhibit is upstairs on the 2nd floor of the museum. \nThe Museum is open Saturdays 10-4 PM and Sundays 1-4 PM. \nIt’s FREE!
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/new-exhibit-first-in-frame-arlingtons-earliest-residents/
LOCATION:Arlington Historical Museum\, 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road\, Arlington\, 22207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits,Geography,VA250
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T203000
DTSTAMP:20260609T160823
CREATED:20260212T143040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T145719Z
UID:20592-1775761200-1775766600@arlhist.org
SUMMARY:Julia Roberts' Freedom Suit
DESCRIPTION: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 woman\, Julia Roberts\, who sued over her long-promised freedom while living near the Barcroft\, Arlington Forest\, and Buckingham neighborhoods. Her case eventually wound up before the U.S. Supreme Court in Adams v. Roberts (1844). Her story is one of personal bravery in the face of unimaginable injustice\, but it is also a story of how the law was available as a tool for seeking freedom. \nZachary Newkirk is a voting rights and election attorney whose interest in local history began after he and his wife bought an early 1900s farmhouse. He currently serves as the Yorktown Civic Association President and is on the board of the Langston Boulevard Alliance. His article on Julia Roberts’ freedom suit appears in the 2025 issue of The Arlington Historical Magazine. \nThis April 2026 event will be held at the Marymount University Library Auditorium and via Zoom. \nDRIVING DIRECTIONS and FREE PARKING: Attendees planning to attend the event in-person should enter the Marymount University campus at the library gate on N. 26th Street. \n\nFrom Glebe Road going north\, take a right onto 26th Street.\nPass through the stop light at the intersection of 26th and Old Dominion Drive.\nPass the intersection with Yorktown Road\nEnter the campus through the next gate on your left. The library is to your left as you enter the campus.\nFree garage parking is just past the library at the bottom of the small incline. (Handicapped parking is immediately to your right as you enter through the gate onto campus.)\n\nIf the university has lowered the garage gates\, push the button and let them know you’re here for an Arlington Historical Society event in the library. To leave\, push the button and they’ll raise the gate. \nZOOM AVAILABLE: If you can’t be there in person\, you can zoom in\, but you must register by the end of Wednesday\, April 8\, 2026 to get the zoom information. Click here to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqD9Kt0kIgGA5RU7LUdKy1jNKDmA985VGTsUeqz4TTydsDhg/viewform \nYou’ll get an email on the morning of the event (Apr 9\, 2026) with Zoom details. \nThis event is one of the monthly series of free public programs sponsored by the Arlington Historical Society. This event is hosted courtesy of the Marymount University politics program’s American Heritage Initiative. For more information\, please email: info@arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org.
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/julia-roberts-freedom-suit/
LOCATION:Reinsch Library Auditorium\, Marymount University\, 2807 North Glebe Road\, Arlington
CATEGORIES:VA250
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T140000
DTSTAMP:20260609T160823
CREATED:20260223T185105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T134747Z
UID:20660-1775309400-1775311200@arlhist.org
SUMMARY:Plants to Dye For
DESCRIPTION:The Ball-Sellers House invites you to discover the plants our colonial forebears grew to add color to their clothing. Explore local plants you can use to dye your own fabric in this fun garden talk by Sandy Newton. Learn about natural dyes and color all around you.\n\nCome for Sandy’s talk at 1:30\, stay for Handmade History Day when we show you how things were made in early America\, and a free tour of the c. 1750 farmhouse. Colonial era sweet treats and beverages.\n\nSandy Newton is a re-enactor at Mt. Vernon and at Arlington House\, planning\, planting\, and maintaining the kitchen garden for the National Park Service. She is also a keeper of the Ball-Sellers House kitchen garden and is a docent here as well! So she knows the era AND the plants!\n\n 
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/plants-to-dye-for/
LOCATION:Ball-Sellers House\, 5620 3rd Street\, South\, Arlington VA 22204\, VA\, 22312\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T160823
CREATED:20260116T160621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T230603Z
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SUMMARY:Handmade History Day: Ball-Sellers House Special Event
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis FREE event is from 1-4\, but don’t miss re-enactor Sandy Newton’s talk at 1:30 about how colonial America used nature to make colorful textiles. \nWe’ll have demonstrations of: \n\nBookmending\nDyeing\nKnitting\nPottery\nSewing\nSpinning\nWeaving\nWoodworking\nWoolcarding\n\nLight refreshments served. Free tours of the house and grounds. \nThe Ball-Sellers House is a captivating historical site near the heart of Arlington. Built c. 1750\, this farmhouse is the oldest structure in Arlington County. It offers a unique glimpse into the life and times of the 18th century. The Ball-Sellers House is not just a museum; it is a living history experience where you can learn about the challenges and triumphs faced by those who lived in this home. \nThe house is a testament to the region’s rich history and showcases the lifestyle of early American settlers. Visitors can explore the well-preserved structure\, which features original architectural elements and period furnishings that transport you back in time. As you walk through the rooms\, knowledgeable guides share intriguing stories and insights about the house’s inhabitants and the historical significance of the property. \nThis event is one of the Arlington Historical Society’s events commemorating the 250th Anniversary of our nation’s founding. The house would have been one of the only remaining buildings in the county where the Declaration of Independence could have been heard being proclaimed in 1776. The full history of the house reflects how the county is intertwined with national history from even before 1776. \nThis event is FREE and open to the public.
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/handmade-history-day-ball-sellers-house/
LOCATION:Ball-Sellers House\, 5620 3rd Street\, South\, Arlington VA 22204\, VA\, 22312\, United States
CATEGORIES:VA250
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arlington Historical Society":MAILTO:info@arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org
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