United States Colored Troops at Camp Casey, 1863-1865
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 […]
Events for April 4 - April 18
10 events found.
Events
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Reinsch Library Auditorium, Marymount University 2807 North Glebe Road, Arlington
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Celebration of Lafayette’s Bicentennial Visit
Arlington House Arlington National Cemetery - Arlington, ArlingtonCelebrate 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 […]
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Routes of Resilience Walk
Sheraton Pentagon City 900 South Orme Street, Arlington, VA, United StatesRoutes 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 […]
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Columbia Pike Documentary Project: The Road We’re On
Reinsch Library Auditorium, Marymount University 2807 North Glebe Road, ArlingtonThe 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 […]
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Sojourner Truth Comes Alive
FeaturedReinsch Library Auditorium, Marymount University 2807 North Glebe Road, ArlingtonSojourner Truth Comes Alive with Karen Bostic. The Arlington Historical Society is proud to partner with the Black Heritage Museum of Arlington to present Karen Bostic interpreting Sojourner Truth. Sojourner Truth, formerly enslaved, was a renowned activist and abolitionist. In 1851, in Akron, Ohio, she delivered what is now recognized as one of the most […]
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George Washington’s Forest Guided History Walk: 250th Commemoration
Ball-Sellers House 5620 3rd Street, South, Arlington VA 22204, VA, United StatesWalk in the footsteps of George Washington on a guided walking tour to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Washington's purchase of 1168 acres of land in what is now Arlington. […]
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Marquis de Lafayette Returns to Arlington: 200th Commemoration
FeaturedCelebrate the bicentennial of the Marquis de Lafayette's visit to Arlington House and the new Capital City area in 1825 with Elizabeth Reese, author of "Marquis de Lafayette Returns: A […]
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The History of the Ethiopian Community in Arlington
Celebrate Black History month by exploring the history behind the Ethiopian community in Arlington in this ZOOM ONLY event. Ethiopians have been in Arlington County for at least 50 years. Our […]
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Feel the Heritage Festival
Charles Drew Community Center 3500 23rd Street, South, Arlington, VA, United StatesAHS is helping Arlington County celebrate Black History Month at the annual Feel the Heritage Festival. In addition to exhibits that illustrate the deep history of the African American community […]
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The Outstanding Women of the Ball-Sellers House
Reinsch Library Auditorium, Marymount University 2807 North Glebe Road, ArlingtonThe Arlington Historical Society (AHS) is celebrating the 50th Anniversary of receiving the John Ball House from its last owner, Marian Sellers. Mrs. Sellers donated it to AHS for $10 back in 1975. So we're highlighting Women's History Month by sharing stories of some of the women who lived there. We'll shine a spotlight on […]