Living History at Fort C.F. Smith Park
The Union Army has come to Arlington and set up camp at Fort C.F. Smith Park. Join us for a day of living history that will include drilling activities, specialized […]
Events for April 26 - April 9
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Fort C.F. Smith 2411 24th Street, North, Arlington, VA, United States
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Can’t You Hear Me Calling: Tales and Tunes from Arlington’s Bluegrass History
Reinsch Library Auditorium, Marymount University 2807 North Glebe Road, ArlingtonAlthough now an international phenomenon, Bluegrass music would have never reached such popularity without the musical community that formed in the DC area. Local bands, radio stations, and music venues, […]
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Who Were the Enslaved People at the Ball-Sellers House?
Ball-Sellers House 5620 3rd Street, South, Arlington VA 22204, VA, United StatesThe Ball-Sellers House is celebrating 50 years of ownership of this c.1750 farmhouse when Marian Sellers donated it to the Arlington Historical Society. We have so much history to share, […]
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LOCATION CHANGE DUE TO WEATHER Juneteenth Community Day
Wakefield High School 1325 S, Dinwiddie Street, Arlington, VA, United StatesTHIS EVENT HAS BEEN MOVED INDOORS TO WAKEFIELD HIGH SCHOOL DUE TO WEATHER FORECASTS Honor and celebrate the strength, determination, resilience and integrity of those who weathered in the pursuit […]
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The Secret Trip of the Declaration of Independence: 15 Minute History at the Museum
Arlington Historical Museum 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road, Arlington, United StatesDid you know that the Declaration of Independence was once hidden in Arlington? Join us for a 15-minute history talk at the Arlington Historical Museum on Sunday, June 22 at 2PM […]
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Cheesy History at the Ball-Sellers House
Ball-Sellers House 5620 3rd Street, South, Arlington VA 22204, VA, United StatesThe Ball-Sellers House is celebrating 50 years of ownership of this c.1750 farmhouse when Marian Sellers donated it to the Arlington Historical Society. We have so much history to share, […]
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Reading the Declaration of Independence and Making Revolutionary Protest Signs
Ball-Sellers House 5620 3rd Street, South, Arlington VA 22204, VA, United States"We hold these truths to be self-evident..." help read the Declaration of Independence out loud for all to hear at one of the only structures in the county that is […]
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The Power of Place: Built by the People Themselves
Reinsch Library Auditorium, Marymount University 2807 North Glebe Road, ArlingtonIn her discussion of the "Power of Place: Suburbanization, Segregation, and Community Development in Arlington," Dr. Lindsey Bestebreurtje will help us explore segregation and racialized zoning and planning laws in […]
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15-Minute History Spotlight: Camp Casey
Arlington Historical Museum 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road, Arlington, United StatesJoin us on Sunday, July 13 at 2 PM at the Arlington Historical Museum to uncover the powerful story of Camp Casey—a Civil War training ground for newly freed Black […]
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What’s Buried in Your Dirt?
Ball-Sellers House 5620 3rd Street, South, Arlington VA 22204, VA, United StatesHave you unearthed something in your garden or your lawn or somewhere else in Arlington and wonder what it is? Bring it to the Ball-Sellers House on July 26 from […]