Living History Day at Fort C. F. Smith
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 […]
Events for May 30 - April 25
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Fort C.F. Smith 2411 24th Street, North, Arlington, VA, United States
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Julia Sues for Freedom: A Play
Ball-Sellers House 5620 3rd Street, South, Arlington VA 22204, VA, United StatesAn original scripted reenactment brings history alive! Join 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 […]
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Dedication of Two Stumbling Stones in Fairlington
Fairlington Villages Community Center 3005 S. Abingdon Street, Arlington, VA, United StatesThe 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 […]
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New Permanent Exhibit: Building Minds, Shaping Futures: Opening Reception
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. Show your school spirit! Wear something from your alma mater […]
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Dedication Ceremony Honoring Two Once Enslaved People
Lubber Run Community Center 300 N. Park Drive, Arlington, United StatesJoin 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. Memorializing the Enslaved […]
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Arlington HistoryFest 250
Kenmore MIddle School 200 S. Carlin Springs Rd, Arlington, VA, United StatesThe 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 […]
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George Washington’s Forest Guided Walking Tour
Ball-Sellers House 5620 3rd Street, South, Arlington VA 22204, VA, United StatesWalk 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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AHS is at Drew Day
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School 3500 23rd Street, South, Arlington, VA, United StatesThe Arlington Historical Society is proud to help celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Charles R. Drew. We’ll have a table, artifacts, a quiz, and lots of info on the man who became known as the Father of the Blood Bank. Find out how an Arlington elementary school appreciates its namesake. Visit our table […]
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Memorializing the Enslaved of Arlington: Dedication of Stumbling Stones
Hall's HIll/High VIew Park Giant Letters HHHVP 4998 Langston Boulevard, Arlington, VA, United StatesJoin us as we commemorate the lives of those who were enslaved by Basil Hall. This ceremony will take place at the intersection of Langston Boulevard and Cameron Street. Since the late 1700s, African Americans made important contributions to the development of Arlington County. Until recently, histories of Arlington often excluded or misrepresented their stories. […]
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AHS is at Aurora Hills Library Centennial Celebration
Aurora HIlls Library 735 South 18th Street, Arlington, VA, United StatesJoin 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 […]