Events for December 12 - October 10

United States Colored Troops at Camp Casey, 1863-1865

Reinsch Library Auditorium, Marymount University 2807 North Glebe Road, Arlington

During the Civil War Camp Casey on Arlington Heights saw the organization of the Second and Twenty-Third United States Colored Troops – the only regiments raised in Arlington County during […]

Celebration of Lafayette’s Bicentennial Visit

Arlington House Arlington National Cemetery - Arlington, Arlington

Celebrate the 200th Anniversary of Marquis de LaFayette’s Farewell Visit to America 10 – 3 pm: See displays and artifacts of Lafayette and his accomplishments, including his bust and portrait in […]

Routes of Resilience Walk

Sheraton Pentagon City 900 South Orme Street, Arlington, VA, United States

Routes of Resilience: From Enslavement to Freedom Along the Pike Explore the journey from enslavement to freedom along The Pike in this eye-opening event! Join The Black Heritage Museum of […]

Columbia Pike Documentary Project: The Road We’re On

Reinsch Library Auditorium, Marymount University 2807 North Glebe Road, Arlington

The Columbia Pike Documentary Project (CPDP) is a multidisciplinary history of Columbia Pike, one of America's oldest roads and most ethnically diverse communities. Team members Paula Endo, Lloyd Wolf, Mimi […]

Sojourner Truth Comes Alive with Karen Bostic

Reinsch Library Auditorium, Marymount University 2807 North Glebe Road, Arlington

The Arlington Historical Society is proud to partner with the Black heritage Museum of Arlington to host a special event: "Sojourner Truth Comes" alive featuring historical interpreter Karen Bostic. Sojourner […]