Julia Sues for Freedom: A Play
An original scripted reenactment brings history alive! Join us for an original performance depicting an 1842 trial - Julia Roberts v. Austin Adams and Anne Harding - in which Julia […]
Events for September 10 - June 19
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Arlington Central Library 1015 N. Quincy St., Arlington, VA, United States
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Living History Day at Fort C. F. Smith
Fort C.F. Smith 2411 24th Street, North, Arlington, VA, United StatesJoin AHS in exploring Civil War life in Arlington. Meet famed war photographer, Mathew Brady, US Colored Troops and learn where Camp Casey was located and why it was so […]
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Julia Sues for Freedom: A Play
Ball-Sellers House 5620 3rd Street, South, Arlington VA 22204, VA, United StatesAn original scripted reenactment brings history alive! Join us for a performance of an original play depicting an 1842 trial - Julia Roberts v. Austin Adams and Anne Harding - […]
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Dedication of Two Stumbling Stones in Fairlington
Fairlington Community Center 3308 South Stafford Street, Arlington, United StatesThe 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 […]
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New Permanent Exhibit: Building Minds, Shaping Futures: Opening Reception
Step into Arlington’s classrooms past and present in our newest exhibit exploring the history of public education in the county. From one-room schoolhouses to today’s innovative learning environments, discover how […]
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Dedication Ceremony Honoring Two Once Enslaved People
Lubber Run Community Center 300 N. Park Drive, Arlington, United StatesJoin us for a special dedication for Julia Roberts who will be portrayed by an historical reenactor who will talk about her enslavement and courageous path to freedom. We will […]
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Arlington HistoryFest 250
Kenmore MIddle School 200 S. Carlin Springs Rd, Arlington, VA, United StatesThe Arlington VA250 Committee is hosting an Arlington HistoryFest 250, a free, one-day outdoor festival commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. It will be held on Saturday, May […]
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George Washington’s Forest Guided Walking Tour
Ball-Sellers House 5620 3rd Street, South, Arlington VA 22204, VA, United StatesWalk in the footsteps of George Washington on a guided walking tour with local historian, Kevin Vincent. In 1775, George Washington bought 1200-acres of forest in what is now Arlington. […]
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AHS is Honoring Our Arlington Veterans
Clarendon Memorial 3199 Clarendon Boulevard, Arlington, VA, United StatesThe Arlington Historical Society is honoring Arlington's Veterans in partnership with Veterans of Foreign Wars John Lyon Post 3150 in Arlington. Each year, Memorial Day is a time when VFW […]
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Memorializing the Enslaved of Arlington: Dedication of Hall’s Hill/High View Park Stumbling Stones
Hall's HIll/High VIew Park Giant Letters HHHVP 4998 Langston Boulevard, Arlington, VA, United StatesMay 30th is Neighborhood Day and Hall's Hill/High View Park will commemorate its 160 year history beginning with this very special dedication. Memorializing the Enslaved in Arlington, 1669-1865 The Arlington […]