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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T100000
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SUMMARY:Museum 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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T160000
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CREATED:20260405T234514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T233915Z
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SUMMARY:Museum 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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260901
DTSTAMP:20260803T135744Z
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SUMMARY:Museum 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:20260915T170000
DTSTAMP:20260801T134327Z
CREATED:20260421T133823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T134327Z
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SUMMARY:Museum 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:20260613T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261231T160000
DTSTAMP:20260801T134603Z
CREATED:20260611T174937Z
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SUMMARY:Museum Exhibit: Changemakers 250
DESCRIPTION:New Changemakers Exhibit Installed \nThe latest edition of our rotating Changemakers poster exhibit is now up\, highlighting individuals whose contributions helped shape Arlington’s history and community. As part of Arlington 250\, the exhibit recognizes local leaders\, advocates\, educators\, innovators\, and community builders whose actions made a lasting impact on the county. By sharing these stories\, the exhibit encourages visitors to reflect on the many ways individuals can influence their communities and help define Arlington’s past\, present\, and future.
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/temporary-exhibit-changemakers-250/
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:20260801T134634Z
CREATED:20260527T195252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T134634Z
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SUMMARY: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:20260813T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T210000
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SUMMARY:Around the Hearth: An Original Play About the Ball-Sellers House
DESCRIPTION:Join the Arlington Historical Society for an encore performance of Around the Hearth\, a play about the generations of people who lived in the oldest building in Arlington County. Families living in this mid-18th century farmhouse experienced colonial Virginia\, the American Revolution\, the tumult of the 19th century\, and the growing pains of the 20th. \nMeticulously researched and written by local playwright and Washington Liberty High School alum Layla Johnson\, Around the Hearth breathes life into this varied group of long-ago Virginians. Audiences meet John Ball\, a colonial farmer and miller; William Carlin\, an Alexandria tailor who is the name sake of the Glencarlyn neighborhood; Ann and Andrew Carlin\, entrepreneurial siblings who ran the Carlin Springs Resort and Spa for 30 years; Irene Young a suffragist and math teacher; Julia and Will Powell\, both veterans of World War I\, and their niece Marian Sellers who donated the house to the Arlington Historical Society in 1975. \nProduced and directed by Matteo Hope\, also an alum of WLHS\, and now attending George Mason University. Mr. Hope has assembled a multi-generational cast to enthusiastically portray each generation. \nThe performance will NOT be available via Zoom\, and it will NOT be recorded. \nTICKETS:\nTickets are free\, but we hope you donate toward the preservation of this unique historical treasure. Seating is limited so please reserve your seats(s) at this link today: https://arlhist.org/around-the-hearth-2026/ \nDRIVING DIRECTIONS and FREE PARKING:\nAttendees 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. \nThe performance will NOT be available via Zoom\, and it will NOT be recorded. 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/around-the-hearth-2026-aug-13/
LOCATION:Reinsch Library Auditorium\, Marymount University\, 2807 North Glebe Road\, Arlington
CATEGORIES:VA250
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T150000
DTSTAMP:20260729T150303Z
CREATED:20260728T172416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T150303Z
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SUMMARY:15 Minute History: Director's Cut with Daniel Gessel - Remembering 9/11
DESCRIPTION:Join Daniel Gessel as he discusses the making of This is How We Say Thank You: 9/11 in Arlington\, his Eagle Scout project for AHS. Presented in a director’s commentary format\, the film will be shown with pauses throughout\, giving Gessel the opportunity to discuss the inspiration for the project\, how he selected those he interviewed\, memorable moments from filming\, and the stories that didn’t make it onto the screen. Reflecting on the project as we approach 9/11’s 25th anniversary\, he’ll also share what he learned about Arlington’s response to 9/11 while documenting one of the county’s most defining moments.
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/15-minute-history-directors-cut-with-daniel-gessel/
LOCATION:Arlington Historical Museum\, 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road\, Arlington\, 22207\, United States
CATEGORIES:15 Minute History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260831T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261228T170000
DTSTAMP:20260831T153337Z
CREATED:20260831T153139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T153337Z
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SUMMARY:Museum Exhibit: First on the Scene: Arlington Responds to September 11
DESCRIPTION:Marking the 25th anniversary of September 11\, 2001\, First on the Scene explores Arlington’s immediate response to the attack on the Pentagon. Through photographs\, artifacts\, and firsthand accounts\, the exhibit highlights the firefighters\, emergency personnel\, and community members who responded in the critical minutes and hours following the attack and honors the courage\, coordination\, and service that defined Arlington’s response.
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/first-on-the-scene-arlington-responds-to-september-11/
LOCATION:Arlington Historical Museum\, 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road\, Arlington\, 22207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T203000
DTSTAMP:20260830T233137Z
CREATED:20260815T005653Z
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SUMMARY:Past Presidents Panel: Celebrating 70 Years of the Arlington Historical Society
DESCRIPTION:On September 14\, 1956\, the Arlington Historical Society was formed by 88 Arlingtonians who wanted to learn more about local history.  Join AHS as we celebrate our 70th Anniversary by talking with past AHS Presidents about their experience\, inspiration\, and challenges. They’ll also talk about how the world of public history has changed and what that means for how we work to bring our diverse past to you. Current President\, Peter Vaselopulos\, will be our moderator. \nPast AHS presidents include: \n\nJohnathan Thomas: president from 2017-2018\nCathy Bonneville Hix: president from 2018-2023\nDavid Pearson: president from 2023-2025\n\nJohnathan Thomas\, near the end of his presidential tenure\, was featured as a representative of one of the oldest families in Arlington in this Arlington Magazine article\, “Arlington Oldest Families” from 2018. He continues to serve local history as a member of the Arlington Historical Museum Collections Committee. \nCathy Bonnevill Hix is a longtime Arlingtonian and a retired social studies teacher at Swanson Middle School. She capped her decades as a teacher by begin appointed the head of social studies education for the Arlington Public School system. She continues to serve Arlington history as a speaker on local history topics to local audiences. \nDavid Pearson is a lifelong Arlingtonian and fondly remembers visiting the Arlington Historical Museum growing up. He continues to serve local history as the Docent Coordinator for the Arlington Historical Museum\, where he is also a docent. \n \nJohnathan Thomas \n  \nCathy Bonneville Hix \n \nDavid Pearson \nThis event is one of the monthly series of free public programs sponsored and hosted by the Arlington Historical Society. \nDRIVING DIRECTIONS and FREE ON-CAMPUS PARKING:\nAttendees 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\nIf you can’t be there in person\, you can zoom in\, but you must register by the end of Wednesday\, July 29\, 2026 to get the zoom information. Click here to register: https://forms.gle/Af1iaNkWUwvHAgzL7 \nYou’ll get an email on the morning of the event (Sep 10\, 2026) with Zoom details. \nThis 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/past-presidents-panel-2/
LOCATION:Reinsch Library Auditorium\, Marymount University\, 2807 North Glebe Road\, Arlington
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T140000
DTSTAMP:20260831T005249Z
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SUMMARY:AHS is at the Camp Casey Historical Marker Dedication
DESCRIPTION:During the Civil War\, Arlington was an important center for the US Colored Troops (USCT). Join AHS and the community for an afternoon of commemoration for Camp Casey\, one of Arlington’s historical treasures whose exact location was a mystery… until now. As the county dedicates a new historical marker\, we’ll hear historians tell the story of the men and women who helped save the United States. \nProgram\n8th Green Machine Regiment Band\, George Mason University \nIntroductions\n\nAlex Sakes\, President\, Penrose Civic Association\nBlake Lindsey\, Arlington County Parks\n\nFlag Presentation: Detail\, 23rd United States Colored Troops \nKeynote Speaker: Edward W. Gantt\, Captain USN (Ret.) as “Pvt. Ed Gantt\, 23rd USCT” \nSpeakers\n\nDr. Scott Edwin Taylor\, Director\, Black Heritage Museum of Arlington\nJessica Kaplan\, Co-Coordinator\, Memorializing the Enslaved of Arlington\nDr. Delisha Davis\, Director\, NAACP Arlington Chapter\nReverend Ashley Goff\, Pastor\, Arlingon Presbyterian Church\nSteward Henderson\, 23rd United States Colored Troops (Reenacted)\nCraig Syphax\, Board of Directors\, Black Heritage Museum of Arlington\n\nA Short History of Camp Casey\nFrom 1863 to 1865 Camp Casey in Arlington served as the camp of organization for the only two regiments raised in the County during the Civil War – the Second and Twenty-Third United States Colored Troops (USCT). \nThe Second\, raised from July to November 1863\, would go on to serve in Florida and distinguish itself in the battle of Natural Bridge\, the second largest Civil War engagement in the state. \nThe Twenty-Third\, raised from December through July 1864\, would become the first USCT regiment to engage Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia\, defeating rebel cavalry at the Alrich Farm near Spottsylvania. It would later suffer the heaviest casualties of all federal regiments in the battle of the Crater. \nFor the next several weeks USCT soldiers continued to enlist at Camp Casey\, and a detachment from the camp participated in the defense of Washington against General Jubal Early’s army during the attack on Washington that in July\, 1864 culminated at Fort Stevens. \nBy September 1864 Camp Casey had become an official Rendezvous of Recruitment for USCT soldiers serving in the armies besieging Richmond\, ultimately putting thousands more men into the ranks of nearly thirty regiments. Four of the seven USCT regiments present at Appomattox had men recruited in Arlington\, some of whom fired what proved to be among the last shots of the war. \nBefore the war the land Camp Casey occupied was owned by Richard Williams\, a constable of Alexandria who in 1858\, on the orders of Robert E. Lee\, whipped three people enslaved on the Custis estate who had attempted to escape. Among the greatest ironies of Arlington history is that Williams’ property would later serve to put more than 5\,000 United States Colored Troops into the United States Army. Further some of the men recruited here would fight at Appomattox\, helping to put an end to the military career of Robert E. Lee\, the last master of Arlington House. \nDuring the war Camp Casey not only raised Black soldiers but also gave employment to others\, including Charles and William Syphax. They and their employees ran a store on the post catering to soldiers\, many of whom had spending money for the first time in their lives. With Arlington itself serving as a magnet for freedom seekers throughout the region\, newly self-emancipated Americans\, both men and women\, also found employment working as teamsters\, laborers\, nurses\, laundresses\, and in other occupations. \nAfter the war several new Black communities grew up in the larger neighborhood\, including the Butler-Holmes development in Penrose\, cofounded by William Henry Butler\, a soldier of the Second Regiment\, United States Colored Troops. \nWith the dedication of this historical marker\, Arlington’s Camp Casey and the soldiers whotrained here will finally receive some part of the recognition they earned more than a century and a half ago. \n     \n 
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/camp-casey-marker-dedication/
LOCATION:Towers Park\, 801 South Scott Street\, Arlington\, VA\, 22204\, United States
CATEGORIES:VA250
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T170000
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SUMMARY:AHS is at Green Valley Day
DESCRIPTION:The Arlington Historical Society is proud to participate in Green Valley Day 2026! \n\nThe Green Valley Community of Arlington is hosting the annual Green Valley Day 2026! This year’s theme is “Building as One: A Celebration of Community\, Heritage\, Culture and Connection.” It’s a fun-filled day of celebration and community pride.  AHS will be there with information about Green Valley’s historic heritage including:\n\nFreedman’s Village\nCivil War US Colored Troops and Camp Casey\nMemorializing the Enslaved of Arlington\n\nPlus our trivia wheel to test your history knowledge and MORE! \n\n\nWe’re “Building as One” at Green Valley Day and hope to see you there!
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/ahs-is-at-green-valley-day/
LOCATION:Charles Drew Community Center\, 3500 23rd Street\, South\, Arlington\, VA\, 22206\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T170000
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SUMMARY:Memorializing the Enslaved of Arlington: Stumbling Stone Dedication in Woodmont
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 2000 enslaved people and identified 1050 by name. \nPlease join us for a Dedication Ceremony honoring nine individuals whose names are unknown\, enslaved in the Woodmont neighborhood from 1850-1861. We will be honoring them at the Hendry House on the grounds of Fort C.F. Smith\, 2411 24th Street\, North \nTheir Story\nBetween 1848 and 1861\, up to nine enslaved individuals operated a 70-acre farm called “Robin Hood” overlooking the Potomac River and the ridge of Spout Run in what is today’s Woodmont neighborhood. These men\, women and children were the property of William and Elizabeth Jewell of Georgetown who purchased the land as a retreat\, but by 1850 spent most of their time there. \nThe 1850 slave census lists William as enslaving six people\, likely a family: a 35-year-old man\, a 36-year-old woman\, a 16-year-old girl\, a six-year-old boy\, a five-year-old girl\, and a one-year-old boy. He also enslaved three women at his Georgetown residence. Property tax records from 1854-1859 show William held two people by force\, one over 16 and one under. What happened to the 1850 family is unknown; they may have been sold or leased to others. Their names have also disappeared\, because census and tax records did not document enslaved individuals by name\, a cruel form of erasure. \nIn 1856\, William died and his son Henry C. Jewell and his wife Elizabeth moved to the farm. On the 1860 census\, they leased 3 enslaved people from other enslavers: a 70-year-old man\, a 35-year-old woman\, and an 11-year-old boy. \nVery little is known about the people who cultivated the Jewell’s land\, tended to their peach and apple orchards\, and minded their animals and large home. Their extensive\, uncompensated work brought wealth and ease to the Jewell family. \nDuring the Civil War\, Union forces occupied Robin Hood (and much of Arlington) and in 1863 transformed the farm into Fort C.F. Smith. The fort exists today as an Arlington park. The Jewells may have returned the three enslaved people they had been leasing to their owners or perhaps the three enslaved people freed themselves while under Union protection. \nHelp us celebrate and honor nine once enslaved individuals 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-woodmont/
LOCATION:Fort C.F. Smith\, 2411 24th Street\, North\, Arlington\, VA\, 22207\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T190000
DTSTAMP:20260831T145329Z
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SUMMARY:Pints and the Past at the Ball-Sellers House
DESCRIPTION:The Ball-Sellers House is hosting a ticketed fundraiser event featuring local brews. Join us as we relax on the grounds of the Ball-Sellers House\, Arlington’s oldest structure\, a c. 1750 farmhouse. No doubt\, generations of residents enjoyed local–even individually–brewed libations through the centuries. Treat yourself! For $40\, you can enjoy: \n\nA fun talk about the history of brewing in Arlington by brewery historian\, Dr. Mark Benbow\nEarly American fiddle music by Paul Carlson of Classical Fiddle\nTrivia with prizes!\nFree guided tours of the Ball-Sellers House\nBeer and food!\nAnd MORE!\n\nTickets\nAHS Members get first dibs on tickets until September 10. (Become a member here ) We’re limiting attendance at this special event to 50 guests. \nBuy tickets here . All proceeds go to the preservation of the Ball-Sellers House. We welcome additional donations! \nRemember to bring your ID with birthdate–a Virginia license will do. AHS will be checking IDs at the entrance. \n \nConsumer Brewing Company (1888) became Arlington Brewing Company (1904) \n \nPaul Carlson\, our fiddler
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/pints-and-the-past/
LOCATION:Ball-Sellers House\, 5620 3rd Street\, South\, Arlington VA 22204\, VA\, 22312\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Legend of Dead Man's Hollow
DESCRIPTION:Local histories identify two nests of vice and corruption in Arlington during the early years of the 20th century: Rosslyn at the foot of the Aqueduct Bridge\, and Jackson City on the County side of the Long Bridge. Both areas were marked by drinking\, gambling\, sex workers\, political corruption\, and murder – murder so frequent that corpses were found nearly every week in Rosslyn’s Dead Man’s Hollow and Jackson City’s Hell’s Bottom. As the story goes\, it would take crusading Commonwealth’s Attorney Crandall Mackey’s closure of these dens of iniquity for Arlington take off as a desirable location for suburban development – and residents who would come to relish a deliciously scandalous past as much as they enjoy a more prosperous and peaceful present. \nPlease join local historian M. A. Schaffner for an examination of contemporary news reports of the actual crimes associated with Dead Man’s Hollow\, a side trip into Jackson City\, a look at Dead Man’s Hollow today\, and a glance at a common feature of the suburbs Mackey allegedly paved the way for. \nAbout Our Speaker: M. A. Schaffner\nMichael A. Schaffner lives with spouse and pug in a crumbling tenant farmer’s cottage on land that once belonged to the Glebe estate. When not calling plumbers they write history\, poetry\, and fiction with rather more enthusiasm than formerly engendered by position classification decisions\, benefit-cost analyses\, and Congressional budget submissions. Their latest book length manuscript\, Unalloyed Pride and Joy\, a history of the Second United States Colored Infantry (raised in Arlington)\, is currently pining for a publisher. \nDRIVING DIRECTIONS and FREE ON-CAMPUS PARKING:\nAttendees 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\nIf you can’t be there in person\, you can zoom in\, but you must register by the end of Wednesday\, October 7\, 2026 to get the zoom information. Click here to register: https://forms.gle/ezAbmPVC7vbWzce18 \nYou’ll get an email on the morning of the event (Oct 8\, 2026) with Zoom details. \nThis is one of a series of free monthly public presentations on local history hosted 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-legend-of-dead-mans-hollow/
LOCATION:Reinsch Library Auditorium\, Marymount University\, 2807 North Glebe Road\, Arlington
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