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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:Deadline: October 3 Contest Entries Commemorating Arlington's Role in America's 250-Year Journey
DESCRIPTION:As our nation approaches its 250th anniversary of our Declaration of Independence from Great Britain\, we reflect on the stories and places that have shaped its history. Arlington\, a community with deep roots in the American narrative\, has witnessed some significant moments that contributed to the story of our nation. \nFor this contest\, identify what you believe is the most significant historical event that took place in Arlington and how it is linked to America’s 250-year journey. Explain why this event stands out as an Arlington story\, its impact on the county and our nation\, and how it reflects our nation’s struggles\, achievements\, and/or values.  \nYou may present your event in one of the following ways: \n\nAn essay\nA poem\nA video \nA design of a new memorial about the event\n\nGrade 8-12 students who live in Arlington are eligible to participate in this contest. \nStudent products will be judged by an Arlington Historical Society review committee using the following criteria: \n\nProduct should reflect research using multiple sources and a bibliography of sources used for the product should be included\nProduct should be submitted digitally and must include a cover sheet with student name\, grade\, school\, and product title. A video submission must include this information at the beginning of the video.\n\nThe deadline for submission is Friday\, October 3rd by 10:00 pm.  Products received after this date will not be considered.  Submit to AHSedlink@gmail.com \nAWARDS include the following prizes: \n\n1st Place: $1\,000. The 1st place winner will be featured in the 2026 Arlington Historical Magazine and/or on the AHS website and invited as a guest to the October 14th AHS Annual Banquet.\n2nd Place:  $500\n3rd Place: $250\nHonorable Mention: $100\n\nQuestions regarding the essay should be sent to apscathy@gmail.com. \nWe hope you take this opportunity to explore the ways in which Arlington’s history intertwines with the broader tapestry of the United States.
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/student-history-contest/
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SUMMARY:The Metro and Its Impact on Arlington
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we welcome author and historian Dr. Zachary Schrag for a discussion of the development of the Metro and its impact on Arlington. He is the author of “The Great Society Subway: A History of the Washington Metro.” \nDr. Schrag scrutinizes the project from its earliest days and will focus on Arlington\, its general planning\, routes\, station architecture\, funding decisions\, land-use impacts\, and the behavior of Metro riders. The story of the Great Society Subway sheds light on the development of metropolitan Washington\, postwar urban policy\, and Arlington economy and housing. \nMany rely on the Washington Metro\, the 130-mile rapid transit system DC and its inner suburbs. In the first comprehensive history of the Metro\, Dr. Schrag tells the story of the Great Society Subway from its earliest rumblings to the present day. Unlike the pre–World War II rail systems of New York\, Chicago\, and Philadelphia\, the Metro was built at a time when most American families already owned cars\, and when most American cities had dedicated themselves to freeways\, not subways. Why did the nation’s capital take a different path? What were the consequences of that decision? \nUsing extensive archival research as well as oral history\, Dr. Schrag argues that the Metro can be understood only in the political context from which it was born: the Great Society liberalism of the Kennedy\, Johnson\, and Nixon administrations. The Metro emerged from a period when Americans believed in public investments suited to the grandeur and dignity of the world’s richest nation. The Metro was built not merely to move commuters\, but in the words of Lyndon Johnson\, to create “a place where the city of man serves not only the needs of the body and the demands of commerce but the desire for beauty and the hunger for community.” \nDr. Zachary Schrag is a professor of history at George Mason University and specializes in the study of cities\, technology\, and public policy in the US. He is the author of four books and multiple articles in scholarly journals including the Journal of Policy History\, the Journal of Urban History\, Rethinking History\, Technology and Culture\, and Washington History. His essays have appeared in the American Historian\, the Journal of American History\, Politico\, Slate\, the Washington Monthly\, and the Washington Post. \nHis book “The Great Society Subway: A History of the Washington Metro” will be on sale at the event or you can buy yours early at the museum store or at the AHS online store (allow for shipping time!)  \nThis event will be in-person and via Zoom. \nPREREGISTER FOR ZOOM ACCESS. You 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://forms.gle/URdta4eVxpdra2LU8 into your own browser and complete it there. Please register by Wednesday\, September 10.  Zoom access information will be sent to you in an email on the morning of the event on Thursday\, September 11. \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. From Glebe Road going north\, take a right onto 26th Street. Pass the intersection with Yorktown Road and then enter the campus through the next gate on your left. The library is to your left as you enter the campus. Free 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.\n\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/the-metro-and-arlington/
LOCATION:Reinsch Library Auditorium\, Marymount University\, 2807 North Glebe Road\, Arlington
CATEGORIES:VA250
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T140000
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SUMMARY:15-Minute History: Spotlight on Irene Young and Women's Suffrage
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a brief talk about Irene Ottillie Young\, an owner of the house who was also a suffragist and fought for the right to vote for women. Annette Benbow\, director of the Ball-Sellers House\, will talk about why Mrs. Young was unique\, her role as a suffragist\, and how we know about her.  Stop in for the talk and stay for a tour of the oldest structure in the county. \n 
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/15-minute-spotlight-history-irene-young-and-womens-suffrage/
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:20250927T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T180000
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SUMMARY:AHS is at Clarendon Day
DESCRIPTION:AHS is helping Clarendon celebrate its history at Clarendon Day. Come by our table and get a free “Souvenir Guide from the 1915 Northern VIrginia Exposition.” Stay for a story or two about Clarendon and Arlington history\, plus a tabletop exhibit of artifacts and a history trivia quiz. \nClarendon Day is touted as Arlington’s most widely attended street festival\, with over 20\,000 visitors expected to enjoy this highly anticipated\, free\, family-friendly\, day-long event! \nClarendon Day is held in Clarendon Metro park and the adjacent 8 blocks! \n\nDriving? Use 3100 Wilson Blvd\, Arlington\, VA 22201 for your GPS address\nTaking Metro? You can’t miss us once you come up the stairs!\n\nClarendon Day Parking: Park for free from 10 AM – 9 PM in the Mason Square Van Metre Garage\, located behind campus on Founders Way off of Kirkwood Drive. \nThis full-day celebration takes over the heart of Clarendon with live music on multiple stages\, a vibrant beer and wine garden\, delicious offerings from local restaurants and food trucks\, a dedicated KidsZone with family-friendly activities\, and dozens of vendors featuring Arlington’s best artists\, makers\, and small businesses. Thousands of residents and visitors gather each year to enjoy great food\, entertainment\, shopping\, and community spirit—all in one of Arlington’s most walkable neighborhoods. Don’t miss this showcase of local flavor\, creativity\, and fun for all ages! \n 
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/ahs-is-at-clarendon-day/
LOCATION:Clarendon Metro Park\, 3100 Wilson Boulevard\, Arlington\, VA\, 22201\, United States
CATEGORIES:VA250
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T140000
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SUMMARY:15-Minute History: Vice on the Virginia Shore
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a brief talk by the author of “Shootout at Jackson City\,” George Axiotis\, as he describes what life was like living outside the law in Rosslyn and Jackson City at the turn of the previous century\, how it came to an end\, and what its legacy is in our county today. Stop in for his talk and tour the newly refurbished exhibits throughout the Arlington Historical Museum.
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/15-minute-history-vice-on-the-virginia-shore/
LOCATION:Arlington Historical Museum\, 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road\, Arlington\, 22207\, United States
CATEGORIES:VA250
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T180000
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SUMMARY:Mt. Olivet Cemetery Tour
DESCRIPTION:The cemetery of the oldest church in the county is a museum with no walls. Each of the interred has a story and AHS is partnering with Mt. Olivert United Methodist Church to portray key figures buried in the cemetery. This tour is an opportunity to pause and reflect on the rich history of Arlington\, the perseverance of our forebears\, and the preserved beauty of this piece of land. Learn about the tussle over land that the church resolved\, the role the church played during the Civil War\, and key people who were some of Arlington’s early residents\, from enslavers to heroes and entrepreneurs. \nThis event begins with an overview of the history of the church\, an introduction to role of slavery in the county\, and the Civil War and its impact on the church. Light refreshments will be served during the presentation\, courtesy Mt. Olivet Church. \nThen go into the cemetery and meet some of the interred. AHS and Mt. Olivet volunteers will portray some of those who are buried in the cemetery and introduce you to some well known and not-so-well-known Arlingtonians. Tombstone rubbings and scavenger hunt for the children makes this a perfect family Sunday afternoon outing. \n 
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/mt-olivet-cemetery-tour/
LOCATION:Mt. Olivet. United Methodist Church\, 1500 North Glebe Road\, Arlington\, VA\, 22207\, United States
CATEGORIES:VA250
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T163000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Memorializing the Enslaved of Arlington
DESCRIPTION:The lives of Margaret Hyson and her children George and Charlotte – three people enslaved in what is now the Yorktown neighborhood in the 1800s – had previously been unknown. But now\, this family’s story will be told to a broader community. Through a partnership between the Arlington Historical Society and the Black Heritage Museum of Arlington\, stumbling stones\, six-inch round bronze plaques\, engraved with their names and dates of their births and deaths\, have been embedded into the sidewalks near the locations where they were enslaved. Many more stumbling stones will be installed throughout the county. Currently\, the names of 1\,100 enslaved individuals have been identified. \nJoin us as Jessica Kaplan of the Arlington Historical Society tells us about the origin of this initiative\, the research being done\, the work of Arlington Tech students to recreate some of the plaques\, the response of the community and where to find already embedded stumbling stones.   \nAdvance registration is not required\, and this free event is open to all. You may be prompted to enter your name and email address before being admitted to the webinar. Please know that we do not share your information\, and we adhere to the library’s privacy policy: https://encorelearning.net/privacy-policy/  \n  \nThis is an Encore Learning Presents event\, co-sponsored with the Arlington Public Library.  Connect to the presentation online via Zoom:  \n https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84268052749 \nOr dial in by phone (for audio only): 301-715-8592Meeting ID: 842 6805 2749 \nThis event does not require registration. Simply connect to Zoom just before the event begins. We look forward to seeing you all online! Please email questions to info@encorelearning.net.
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/webinar-memorializing-the-enslaved-of-arlington/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:VA250
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SUMMARY:Deadline: October 3: Tickets for Annual AHS Banquet
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, October 3: Deadline for Buying AHS Banquet Tickets \nHonoring America’s Story and Local History \nTime is running out to buy your tickets for the AHS Banquet at the Army Navy Country Club in Arlington. Our keynote speaker is Benjamin Filene\, PhD\, Deputy Director of Public History at Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. Tickets are $130 each for members and $150 each for non-members. Sponsorships available. Order your tickets at arlhist.org/annual-banquet/ \nBanquet Contact: Cathy Hix at apscathy@gmail.com.
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/deadline-october-3-tickets-for-annual-ahs-banquet/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T143000
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SUMMARY:15-Minute History: Spotlight on the Ball-Sellers House
DESCRIPTION:The Ball-Sellers House is wrapping up its 50th Anniversary season as a museum at the end of October\, so we thought we’d remind folks what’s so unique about this c. 1750 farmhouse and still give you plenty of time to visit before the season ends at the end of the month. Annette Benbow\, (Chair of the Ball-Sellers House Committee since 2013) will talk about why this structure is so unique in our county (and the DC region!) and why it’s historically relevant to us all today. \n 
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/15-minute-history-spotlight-on-the-ball-sellers-house/
LOCATION:Arlington Historical Museum\, 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road\, Arlington\, 22207\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T190000
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SUMMARY:AHS is at Causes & Cocktails
DESCRIPTION:Join us on October 7 from 5:30–7:00 p.m. at the Westin Crystal City for Volunteer Arlington’s Causes & Cocktails! This fun and meaningful networking event brings together civic-minded individuals and community partners who want to be a part of future solutions. The featured cause is education. Come connect and get inspired. \nThe keynote speaker is: Paula Fynboh\, CEO\, Aspire Afterschool Learning \nCauses & Cocktails is a series of events uniting individuals who care about creating positive change in our community. Attendees can discover important local causes\, meet Volunteer Arlington’s partners driving impact\, and connect with others who are committed to making a difference. \n\n\nThe events are free to attend. We ask that you register in advance for planning purposes. Register here: https://connect.volunteerarlington.org/event/detail/?event_id=111737 \nNonprofit Partners: \n\n\nArlington Historical Society\nArlington Public Schools\nAspire Afterschool Learning\nCenter for Youth & Family Advocacy\nEducational Theatre Company\nEnglish Empowerment Center\nRead Early and Daily (R.E.A.D.)\nRISE Mentoring\nRosie Riveters\n\nSupporting Sponsor: National Landing Business Improvement District
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/ahs-is-at-causes-cocktails/
LOCATION:Westin Crystal City Reagan National Airport\, 1800 Richmond Highway\, Arlington\, VA\, 22202\, United States
CATEGORIES:VA250
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T203000
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SUMMARY:Arlington's American Legion Post 194 and Dorie Miller
DESCRIPTION:In 1946\, a group of determined and like-minded individuals set out to establish the American Legion Dorie Miller Post 194 & Auxiliary Unit in Arlington. Their courage to start a new post speaks volumes about who they were and the man the post honors.  \nThe Arlington Historical Society welcomes Former Post Commander Kenneth Powell and Secretary of the Auxiliary\, Marjorie Strother of this American Legion Post Auxiliary as they tell the story of how Dorie Miller’s heroic actions aboard the USS West Virginia on December 7\, 1941 inspired African American veterans to establish a post honoring the Black Navy Messman even before the US military was desegregated in 1947. \nIn 2022\, Arlington County proclaimed October 12\, Dorie Miller Day. The proclamation reads in part: \n“Arlington County recognizes the American Legion Dorie Miller Post 194 as an organization of veterans who have dedicated themselves to the service of community\, the Commonwealth of Virginia\, and our nation; and Whereas\, American Legion Post 194 is named after Doris “Dorie” Miller\, a U.S. Navy Messman aboard the USS West Virginia during World War II who selflessly and without any hesitation acted heroically during the attack on his vessel at Pearl Harbor in 1941\, for which he was awarded the Navy Cross.” \nHelp us honor the man and the men and women of Post 194 as a prelude to Dorie Miller Day celebrated this year on October 13\, 2025 at the Bozman Center (1-3 PM) \nNEW LOCATION\nAHS is trying out some new locations. This month we will be at the Aurora Hills Community Center located at 735 18th Street\, South in Arlington\, (zip code: 22202). Parking is still 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. \nZOOM REGISTRATION\nZoom Registration: Please register for Zoom access by Wednesday\, Oct 8. Click here to register:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfP4UD91sqrLLw5W9Rk6MOxPQn7qiTqiW8rP4AMZYJ_UE9rLA/viewform or cut and paste the link into your browser to complete your registration. On Thursday morning\, October 9\, the day of the event\, AHS volunteer\, Martin Suydam\, will send you the Zoom registration information in an email\, so be on the lookout for it.
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/dorie-miller-legion-post-194/
LOCATION:Aurora Hills Community Center\, 735 18th Street\, South\, Arlington\, 22202\, United States
CATEGORIES:VA250
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T100000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153904
CREATED:20250926T193918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251004T193410Z
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SUMMARY:15-Minute History: The Ups and Downs of Standing Up for Your Rights in Arlington
DESCRIPTION:Bill Fogarty (Our Man in Arlington for the Falls Church News Press) spotlights protests in Arlington\, a review of the civil rights struggles in Arlington in the 1950s followed by a discussion on how these “echoes from the past” might inform civil rights issues today. (2nd Floor\, Arlington Historical Museum\, 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road) \nBill Fogarty is a retired attorney who has lived and worked in Arlington for more than 40 years and currently serves as a board member for the Leadership Center of Arlington. He has taken up a new avocation of writing and teaching about Arlington history\, contributing to the Arlington Historical Society both as a presenter and writer. Bill has taught two Arlington history classes for Encore Learning\, and this fall will be teaching another on Arlington history from 1900 to 1930. Bill also writes the weekly “Our Man in Arlington” column for the Falls Church News Press.
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/15-minute-history-the-ups-and-downs-of-standing-up-for-your-rights-in-arlington/
LOCATION:Arlington Historical Museum\, 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road\, Arlington\, 22207\, United States
CATEGORIES:VA250
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153904
CREATED:20250926T211725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250927T001339Z
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SUMMARY:Annual AHS Banquet: Honoring America's Past\, Celebrating Arlington's Legacy
DESCRIPTION:On the eve of the nation’s 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence\, the Arlington Historical Society will host its annual banquet on Tuesday\, October 14\, 2025\, at the Army Navy Country Club. The evening will bring together historians\, AHS members\, community leaders\, and Arlington residents to reflect on how both local and national museums are telling America’s story. \nKeynote Speaker\nThe evening’s featured guest speaker will be Dr. Benjamin Filene\, Deputy Director for Public History at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. Dr. Filene will talk about how museums across the country are engaging the public in new and meaningful conversations about the 250th Anniversary of the United States and our shared heritage. \nDuring the banquet\, the society will present the Cornelia B. Rose\, Jr. Award to Stephen Hammond\, who has been instrumental in forming a Family Circle of descendants connected to Arlington House and its history. This includes the Custis/Lee and once enslaved families. Their goal is “to work on healing and repair.” \n“This year’s banquet is especially meaningful as we approach America’s Semiquincentennial\,” said Peter Vaselopulos\, AHS president.   “By honoring national voices like Dr. Filene and local historians like Stephen Hammond\, we highlight the vital work being done to preserve and share stories that shape our collective history.” \nTickets\nThe public is cordially invited to the gala. Tickets can be purchased through October 3rd at arlhist.org/annual-banquet/   or contact the Arlington Historical Society banquet coordinator at apscathy@gmail.com.
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/ahs-banquet/
LOCATION:Army Navy Country Club\, 1700 Army Navy Drive\, Arlington\, VA\, 22202\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T230000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153904
CREATED:20251013T013927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T014100Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153904
CREATED:20251007T162606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T162606Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153904
CREATED:20251004T193128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251019T123810Z
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SUMMARY:Arlington's Political Structure in the 20th Century
DESCRIPTION:Join the Glencarlyn Library and “Our Man in Arlington\,” Bill Fogarty\, to learn about the evolution of Arlington’s governance structure and its political parties.  \nBill Fogarty is a retired attorney who has lived and worked in Arlington for more than 40 years and currently serves as a board member for the Leadership Center of Arlington. He has taken up a new avocation of writing and teaching about Arlington history\, contributing to the Arlington Historical Society both as a presenter and writer. Bill has taught two Arlington history classes for Encore Learning\, and this fall will be teaching another on Arlington history from 1900 to 1930. Bill also writes the weekly “Our Man in Arlington” column for the Falls Church News Press. \nCo-sponsored by the Arlington Historical Society and the Glencarlyn Civic Association.
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/arlingtons-political-structure-in-the-20th-century/
LOCATION:Glencarlyn Library\, 300 S. Kensington Street\, Arlington\, VA\, 22204\, United States
CATEGORIES:VA250
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153904
CREATED:20251004T194331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251019T123721Z
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SUMMARY:The Arlington Historical Museum Store is at the Arlington Women's Club Bazaar
DESCRIPTION:The Arlington Historical Museum Store is excited to once again be a part of the Arlington Women’s Club Annual Bazaar. Visit our table to buy unique books for kids and adults alike\, history-based toys and games\, keepsakes\, and even jewelry! \nEvery purchase at our table helps support the AHS mission to strengthen our community by improving the understanding of local history. \nCash\, check\, or charge!
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/the-arlington-historical-museum-store-is-at-the-arlington-womens-club-bazaar/
LOCATION:Arlington Women’s Club\, 700 S Buchanan Street\, Arlington\, Virginia\, 22204
CATEGORIES:VA250
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153904
CREATED:20251019T234241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T111915Z
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SUMMARY:Memorializing the Enslaved of Arlington: Dedication in Lyon Village
DESCRIPTION:The Arlington Historical Society and the Black Heritage Museum of Arlington invite you to the unveiling of a “Stumbling Stone.” This bronze marker commemorates the life of an enslaved woman who helped build our county (and our country).  Each marker is placed in the sidewalk at the last known location where the enslaved person 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 an enslaved individual whose name is unknown but that know was born in approximately 1835. \nHer Story \n A girl around the age of 15\, whose name we cannot ascertain\, was enslaved by Robert and Catherine Cruit and later their heir\, Susan Cruit. According to tax and census records\, from 1850 to 1860\, the Cruit’s enslaved two to six other people during this period. We have honored two of them\, Humphrey Alfred and Priscilla Willis\, in the past and others will be honored in the future. \nRobert Cruit\, a Georgetown resident\, bought property in what is now Arlington in 1847 as a second home. The Cruit farmhouse still stands today at 1614 North Highland Street. Robert used enslaved laborers to operate his dairy farming operation. It is very likely that the young woman we are honoring worked as a dairymaid\, milking cows and tending to their needs. She may also have fed and tended other livestock. \nIn May of 1853\, an enslaved female named Matilda fled the Cruit household. She was apprehended by the law and spent three days in the DC “Blue Jug” Jail before being returned to the Cruit’s. This might be the young woman we are honoring\, but there is no way to verify this. \nEnslaved people in Arlington remained in bondage until the passage of the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1\, 1863. Perhaps this young woman was freed then. \nJoin us as we celebrate and honor an unknown woman 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. \nFor more information\, please contact Jessica Kaplan from the Arlington Historical Society at ahsedlink@gmail.com.
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/memorializing-the-enslaved-of-arlington-dedication-at-lyon-village/
LOCATION:1412 North Highland Street\, 1412 North Highland Street\, Arlington\, VA\, 22201\, United States
CATEGORIES:VA250
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153904
CREATED:20251027T164015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T111717Z
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SUMMARY:Bolivian Mast'aku for Dia de Todo Santos
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to welcome Julia Garcia to the museum to share the Bolivian traditions of Day of the Dead with a traditional mast’aku (quecha\, or ceremonial) table. The table will be set with all of the traditional elements of Bolivia’s Dia de Todos Santos (The Day of All Saints). Learn about tantawawas – bread dolls that are always present and why there are three levels to each table. Ms. Garcia will also share how these traditions are still continued in the Bolivian community in Arlington today. Join us and bring a picture or memento of your loved ones to add to our community ofrenda.\n\nFree and open to all. Gratis y abierto a todo publico.\n\nThe mast’aku will be open Saturday 11/1 from 10-4 and Sunday 11/2 from 1-4pm.
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/bolivian-mastaku-for-dia-de-todo-santos/
LOCATION:Arlington Historical Museum\, 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road\, Arlington\, 22207\, United States
CATEGORIES:VA250
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T000000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153904
CREATED:20251029T000829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T111633Z
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SUMMARY:Memorializing the Enslaved Stumbling Stone Dedications in November
DESCRIPTION:The Black Heritage Museum of Arlington and AHS 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 2700 enslaved people and identified 1050 by name. \nIn November we will be dedicating four “Stumbling Stones.” \n\nNovember 1 @ 3 PM  North Highlands/Dawson Terrace: North Taft and 21 Street\nNovember 8 @ 4 PM  Douglas Park: South Quincy and 16th Streets\nNovember 9 @ 1 PM  Green Valley: Lomax AME Zion Church\, 2704 South 24th Road\nNovember 15 @ 10 AM  Lyon Park: North Garfield and 4th Street\n\nCome and learn their stories and commemorate their contributions to build our county and our country. \nLearn more at https://enslavedarl.org/s/memorializing-the-enslaved-in-arlington/page/about \n 
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/memorializing-the-enslaved-stumbling-stone-dedications-in-november/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:VA250
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153904
CREATED:20251009T132859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T141707Z
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SUMMARY:Members Only Event: Arlington Historical Magazine Release Party
DESCRIPTION:Are you a member of the Arlington Historical Society? Then this is the PARTY for you! AHS is celebrating the release of the 2025 edition of the Arlington Historical Magazine. \nWe are inviting all the authors of this year’s magazine to join us and chat with you about their love of history\, their research\, and share details of local history. \nYou should receive the 2025 edition in the USPS mail. AHS is continuing to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Marian Sellers’ donation of the John Ball house by using a photo of the c. 1750 farmhouse on the magazine cover. In it you’ll find: \n\nZachary Newkirk’s article “Julia Robert’s Freedom Suit: One Enslaved Woman’s Path to the Supreme Court and Emancipation”\nJanine DeWitt and Kristin Neun’s article “The Color Lines of Racially Restrictive Covenant: Segregation Walls on Record”\nBill Fogarty’s article “1946 Arlington: The First Crack in the Byrd Machine”\nCiro Taddeo’s article “The Tea House Tower of Arlington”\nMalia Humphries-Do 2024 student award-winning article “Remembering Little Saigon: The Story of Arlington’s Vietnamese Community”\n\nPlease let us know you plan to come so we can have plenty of light refreshments and libations on hand through this EVENTBRITE LINK: (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/arlington-historical-society-2025-magazine-launch-party-tickets-1761128074479?aff=oddtdtcreator ) \n 
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/members-only-event-arlington-historical-magazine-release-party/
LOCATION:Arlington Historical Museum\, 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road\, Arlington\, 22207\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153904
CREATED:20251027T221831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T222059Z
UID:19956-1763060400-1763065800@arlhist.org
SUMMARY:Documenting Exclusion and Resilience: Exploring Racially Restrictive Covenants in Arlington: 1900-1968
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will dive into the extensive research conducted to date and mapped by Documenting Exclusion and Resilience\, the collaborative web-based project created in part to explore the scope and context of racially restrictive covenant use in Arlington County and other parts of Northern Virginia.  Kristin M Neun\, a Documenting Exclusion’s team member\, will provide a brief overview of national and regional developments that were a backdrop to racial covenant use in Arlington. She will also use the project’s interactive web map to explore the scope and way covenants were used to define Arlington’s suburban growth. \nKristin M. Neun is a retired attorney who now devotes her legal skills and interest in history to contribute to the work of the Documenting Exclusion and Resilience project’s fellow team members: Janine DeWitt\, Ph.D. and Matt Baker\, Ph.D. (Marymount University) and Krystyn Moon\, Ph.D. (University of Mary Washington).  For 30 years Ms. Neun worked on legal transactions and public policy issues related to federal and locally financed affordable housing\, community development and health care facilities nationwide. A member of the Maryland and District of Columbia bars\, Kristin received her J.D. from The American University and an M.Ed. from Marymount University.  Kristin is a 40-year resident of Arlington County\, 17 of which have been in the Glen Carlyn community. \nNEW LOCATION: Aurora Hills Library/Community Center\nAHS is trying out some new locations. This event will be at the Aurora Hills Library/Community Center at 735 18th Street\, South in Arlington\, (zip code: 22202). Parking is still free. Pentagon City Metro is your best public transit bet. Additional free parking is plentiful at the Virginia Highlands Park \nZOOM REGISTRATION: Deadline November 12\nPlease register for Zoom access by Wednesday\, November 12. Click here to register: https://forms.gle/VCJ1zoUarP1hDrxU7 or cut and paste the link into your browser to complete your registration. On Thursday morning\, November 13\, the day of the event\, AHS volunteer\, Martin Suydam\, will send you the Zoom registration information in an email\, so be on the lookout for it.
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/documenting-exclusion-and-resilience-exploring-racially-restrictive-covenants-in-arlington-1900-1968/
LOCATION:Aurora HIlls Library/Community Center\, 735 18th Street\, South\, Arlington\, VA\, 22202\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153904
CREATED:20251122T152838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T211557Z
UID:20123-1763805600-1768838400@arlhist.org
SUMMARY:Special Exhibit: Maps From the Archives
DESCRIPTION:Step into Arlington’s past through the lines\, labels\, and landscapes that shaped our community. Our new temporary exhibit features rarely seen maps from the Arlington Historical Society archives\, from early 20th-century planning maps to aerial views. \nDiscover how roads were named\, how neighborhoods grew\, and how Arlington transformed from farmland and trolley suburbs into the vibrant county we know today. Each map tells a story and together\, they reveal a century of change. \nCome explore Arlington through a different lens!
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/maps-from-the-archives/
LOCATION:Arlington Historical Museum\, 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road\, Arlington\, 22207\, 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:20251123T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153904
CREATED:20251110T143318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T231136Z
UID:20059-1763906400-1763910000@arlhist.org
SUMMARY:15 Minute History: "Where did the name come from?" Let's Talk About Clarendon
DESCRIPTION:Sean Denniston\, AHS Vice President\, will talk about the history of Clarendon\, one of Arlington’s most interesting neighborhoods. He’ll talk about its start as a development of six streets\, its dash for independence\, growth as a commercial center\, and today’s mixed use\, walkable\, and transit friendly neighborhood. And what’s with the name??
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/15-minute-history-where-did-the-name-come-from-lets-talk-about-clarendon/
LOCATION:Arlington Historical Museum\, 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road\, Arlington\, 22207\, United States
CATEGORIES:VA250
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arlington Historical Society":MAILTO:info@arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251130T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251130T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153904
CREATED:20251110T144310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T231042Z
UID:20062-1764507600-1764518400@arlhist.org
SUMMARY:Museum Store Sunday: Shop with Purpose this Holiday Season
DESCRIPTION:Consider shopping small this season and visit the Arlington Historical Museum shop on Museum Store Sunday. Every purchase supports our mission to strengthen our community by building a better understanding of local history. We have unique gift ideas made by local artisans\, as well as gift memberships to the Arlington Historical Society and books about Arlington history. \nLocal Ceramic Artist Jessica Kaplan’s work will be available for purchase. Hope to see you at the museum!
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/museum-store-sunday-shop-with-purpose-this-holiday-season/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:VA250
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251228T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251228T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153904
CREATED:20251211T021358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T022046Z
UID:20213-1766934000-1766939400@arlhist.org
SUMMARY:Women of the Ball-Sellers House
DESCRIPTION:The Ball-Sellers House (in Arlington) was originally in Fairfax County when Lord Fairfax established the county for King George II in 1742. The Arlington Historical Society will share stories of the exceptional women who owned this farmhouse throughout its 280-year history. We’ll learn about Elizabeth Payne Ball\, the wife of the builder who took a man to court to sue for her inheritance; Irene Young\, a suffragist and divorcee’ when society viewed divorce as ALWAYS being the woman’s fault; and Julia Powell\, one of the first women who enlisted in the US Navy in WWI. We can’t help but also talk about Marian Sellers\, her life and her legacy at the house. Join us for a unique look at special women in our shared county history on the eve of the 250th Commemoration of the Declaration of Independence. This is a free event and open to the public. Our speaker is Annette Benbow\, the director of the Ball-Sellers House Museum since 2012.
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/women-of-the-ball-sellers-house-2/
LOCATION:Pohick Regional Library\, 6450 Sydenstricker Rd\, Burke\, VA 22015\, Burke\, VA\, 22015\, United States
CATEGORIES:VA250
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T153904
CREATED:20251211T023732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T023829Z
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SUMMARY:1946 Arlington: The First Crack in the Byrd Machine
DESCRIPTION:In 1946\, after four years of a world war\, the citizens of Arlington focused on local challenges\, highlighted in the fall by an aggressive County Board campaign from a political newcomer who challenged the local Byrd Machine in Arlington. The story includes a controversy over our governance structure\, extreme unhappiness with the school system\, and an election that eventually led to the creation of a new non-partisan political machine that would control Arlington politics for decades. \nThis is a timely topic as the county board discusses changes in its governance structure. Find out for yourself\, its historical foundations. \nBill Fogarty is a retired attorney who has lived and worked in Arlington for more than 40 years. He has taken up a new avocation of writing and teaching about Arlington history\, contributing to the Arlington Historical Society both as a presenter and writer. Bill also writes the weekly “Our Man in Arlington” column for the Falls Church News Press.  \nWe are back this month at the Marymount University Library Auditorium. \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. From Glebe Road going north\, take a right onto 26th Street. Pass the intersection with Yorktown Road and then enter the campus through the next gate on your left. The library is to your left as you enter the campus. Free 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.\n\nZOOM AVAILABLE: If you can’t be there in person\, you can zoom in\, but you must register by the end of Wednesday\, January 7\, 2026 to get the zoom information. Click here to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe4GrBjd3h9nX94KQJI8PGVvJIMWQo9CD7RrKUn_-MeiH_lsQ/viewform You’ll get an email on the morning of the event (Jan 8\, 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. \n 
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/1946-arlington-the-first-crack-in-the-byrd-machine/
LOCATION:Reinsch Library Auditorium\, Marymount University\, 2807 North Glebe Road\, Arlington
CATEGORIES:VA250
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SUMMARY:15-Minute History: Two Very Different Local Elections with John Milliken
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 15-Minute History with local author John Milliken\, who will compare two Virginia elections—separated by a generation—to reveal how shifting demographics\, economic trends\, and legal changes have shaped both the Commonwealth and Arlington over time. \nFREE! Come for the talk and tour the museum. \n2nd floor\, Arlington Historical Museum
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/15-minute-history-two-very-different-local-elections-with-john-milliken/
LOCATION:Arlington Historical Museum\, 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road\, Arlington\, 22207\, United States
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