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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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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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SUMMARY:New Exhibit: Bicentennial 1976
DESCRIPTION:In 1976\, Americans celebrated the nation’s 200th anniversary with parades\, festivals\, and a surge of patriotic memorabilia. From commemorative glassware to toys and keepsakes\, these objects brought history into everyday life. This exhibit invites reflection on how the Bicentennial shaped public memory\, and how today’s 250th looks toward a more inclusive future. \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/bicentennial-1976/
LOCATION:Arlington Historical Museum\, 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road\, Arlington\, 22207\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T170000
DTSTAMP:20260609T183052
CREATED:20260421T133823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T012214Z
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SUMMARY:New Exhibit: Who Decides? Governing Arlington Through Time
DESCRIPTION:Explore how Arlington has been governed\, and who has held the power to make decisions\, over time in Who Decides? Governing Arlington Through Time. This exhibit traces the county’s evolving systems of leadership\, from its early days as part of the District of Columbia to its return to Virginia and the development of today’s county board system. \nThrough stories of civic debate\, reform\, and community action\, visitors will discover how Arlingtonians have shaped their government and how questions of representation\, voice\, and power continue to matter today. \n\nThe Arlington Historical Museum is commemorating 250+ years of local history. This exhibit is upstairs on the 2nd floor of the museum. The Museum is open Saturdays 10-4 PM and Sundays 1-4 PM. \n\n\nIt’s FREE!
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/new-exhibit-who-decides-governing-arlington-through-time/
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:20260530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T110000
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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:20260530T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T160000
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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:20260606T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T123000
DTSTAMP:20260609T183052
CREATED:20260601T134544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T141833Z
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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:20260607T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T150000
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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:20260611T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T191500
DTSTAMP:20260609T183052
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:20260611T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T204500
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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:20260613T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T190000
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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:20260616T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T193000
DTSTAMP:20260609T183052
CREATED:20260317T144120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260502T203634Z
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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:20260619T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T190000
DTSTAMP:20260609T183052
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: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:20260630T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T210000
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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: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:20260712T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T183052
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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:20260712T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T183052
CREATED:20260527T195252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T195252Z
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SUMMARY:New Temporary Exhibit: We the People
DESCRIPTION:The Arlington Historical Museum is proud to host We the People\, a traveling exhibition from the Virginia Museum of History & Culture opening July 12. The exhibit explores the diverse experiences of immigrants who have shaped Virginia from the colonial era to today\, highlighting how immigration has influenced the Commonwealth’s culture\, economy\, and identity. Through stories\, images\, and historical materials\, We the People examines what it has meant and continues to mean to become a Virginian and an American. \nWe the People: The World in Our Commonwealth is organized by the\nVirginia Museum of History & Culture and presented by Altria.
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/new-temporary-exhibit-we-the-people/
LOCATION:Arlington Historical Museum\, 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road\, Arlington\, 22207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T183052
CREATED:20260527T212623Z
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SUMMARY:Spirit of '76 Party
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Arlington’s past\, present\, and future at the Arlington Historical Society’s Spirit of ’76 party on July 23! This festive evening will take guests on a journey from 1776 through the Bicentennial and into today with interactive activity stations\, 1970s-inspired fun\, music\, trivia\, and hands-on history experiences. The evening will also feature a special talk on the Bicentennial by historian Mark Benbow. Guests are encouraged to embrace the dress code\, Threads of ’76\, by dressing from their favorite 70’s decade. Tickets include two drink tickets and are available here: https://arlhist.org/spirit-of-76-event/ 
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/spirit-of-76-party/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T153000
DTSTAMP:20260609T183052
CREATED:20260528T184810Z
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SUMMARY:15 Minute History: Photographer Lloyd Wolf
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special 15 Minute History with photographer Lloyd Wolf\, whose work documenting immigrant communities along Columbia Pike is featured in We The People\, the traveling exhibition from the Virginia Museum of History & Culture. Wolf will discuss his involvement with the exhibit and share insights from the Columbia Pike Project\, which captures the stories\, cultures\, and everyday lives of Arlington residents from around the world. His photographs offer a powerful look at immigration\, identity\, and the changing face of Arlington.
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/15-minute-history-photographer-lloyd-wolf/
LOCATION:Arlington Historical Museum\, 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road\, Arlington\, 22207\, United States
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