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SUMMARY:Women of the Ball-Sellers House
DESCRIPTION:The Ball-Sellers House (in Arlington) was originally in Fairfax County when Lord Fairfax established the county for King George II in 1742. The Arlington Historical Society will share stories of the exceptional women who owned this farmhouse throughout its 280-year history. We’ll learn about Elizabeth Payne Ball\, the wife of the builder who took a man to court to sue for her inheritance; Irene Young\, a suffragist and divorcee’ when society viewed divorce as ALWAYS being the woman’s fault; and Julia Powell\, one of the first women who enlisted in the US Navy in WWI. We can’t help but also talk about Marian Sellers\, her life and her legacy at the house. Join us for a unique look at special women in our shared county history on the eve of the 250th Commemoration of the Declaration of Independence. This is a free event and open to the public. Our speaker is Annette Benbow\, the director of the Ball-Sellers House Museum since 2012.
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/women-of-the-ball-sellers-house-2/
LOCATION:Pohick Regional Library\, 6450 Sydenstricker Rd\, Burke\, VA 22015\, Burke\, VA\, 22015\, United States
CATEGORIES:VA250
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T190000
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SUMMARY:1946 Arlington: The First Crack in the Byrd Machine
DESCRIPTION:In 1946\, after four years of a world war\, the citizens of Arlington focused on local challenges\, highlighted in the fall by an aggressive County Board campaign from a political newcomer who challenged the local Byrd Machine in Arlington. The story includes a controversy over our governance structure\, extreme unhappiness with the school system\, and an election that eventually led to the creation of a new non-partisan political machine that would control Arlington politics for decades. \nThis is a timely topic as the county board discusses changes in its governance structure. Find out for yourself\, its historical foundations. \nBill Fogarty is a retired attorney who has lived and worked in Arlington for more than 40 years. He has taken up a new avocation of writing and teaching about Arlington history\, contributing to the Arlington Historical Society both as a presenter and writer. Bill also writes the weekly “Our Man in Arlington” column for the Falls Church News Press.  \nWe are back this month at the Marymount University Library Auditorium. \nDRIVING DIRECTIONS and FREE PARKING: Attendees planning to attend the event in-person should enter the Marymount University campus at the library gate on N. 26th Street. From Glebe Road going north\, take a right onto 26th Street. Pass the intersection with Yorktown Road and then enter the campus through the next gate on your left. The library is to your left as you enter the campus. Free 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.\n\nZOOM AVAILABLE: If you can’t be there in person\, you can zoom in\, but you must register by the end of Wednesday\, January 7\, 2026 to get the zoom information. Click here to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe4GrBjd3h9nX94KQJI8PGVvJIMWQo9CD7RrKUn_-MeiH_lsQ/viewform You’ll get an email on the morning of the event (Jan 8\, 2026) with Zoom details. \nThis event is one of the monthly series of free public programs sponsored 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. \n 
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/1946-arlington-the-first-crack-in-the-byrd-machine/
LOCATION:Reinsch Library Auditorium\, Marymount University\, 2807 North Glebe Road\, Arlington
CATEGORIES:VA250
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T143000
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SUMMARY:15-Minute History: Two Very Different Local Elections with John Milliken
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 15-Minute History with local author John Milliken\, who will compare two Virginia elections—separated by a generation—to reveal how shifting demographics\, economic trends\, and legal changes have shaped both the Commonwealth and Arlington over time. \nFREE! Come for the talk and tour the museum. \n2nd floor\, Arlington Historical Museum
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/15-minute-history-two-very-different-local-elections-with-john-milliken/
LOCATION:Arlington Historical Museum\, 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road\, Arlington\, 22207\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T140000
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SUMMARY:15-Minute History: 1961 Arlington Transportation Planning with David Pearson
DESCRIPTION:Join David Pearson\, former AHS president\, to learn about how Arlington County planned transportation in the early 1960s and what we now have as a result. Our speaker will use the maps in the current Map Exhibit on the second floor to explain the first General Land Use Plan (GLUP)\, show what was built\, paths not taken\, and a bridge too far. \nFREE! Come for the talk\, stay to tour the museum. \n2nd floor\, Arlington Historical Museum
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/15-minute-history-1961-arlington-transportation-planning-with-david-pearson/
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:20260208T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T160000
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SUMMARY:A Different Look from a Different View Artist Exhibit: Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Experience the vibrant\, story-filled work of artist Zane Killgo\, an Arlington County visual artist whose bold use of color and mixed media explores community\, identity\, and the changing urban landscape. \nKillgo’s paintings and multimedia works reflect the narratives of local neighborhoods in transition\, focusing on gentrification\, resilience\, and the lived experiences of the people who shape our cities. His dynamic style blends acrylic paint\, textiles\, photography\, printmaking\, and digital media\, creating powerful visual statements that bridge tradition and contemporary culture. \nZane Killgo is a longtime resident of Hall’s Hill and his art is inspired by the people\, the community and its transitions. \n\nSunday\, February 8\, 1-4 PM\, for the opening reception to meet the artist. light refreshments served\nSunday\, February 15\, 2 PM\, Artist Talk\nSaturday\, March 28\, Closing Reception\, light refreshments served
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/a-different-look-from-a-different-view-artist-exhibit-opening-reception/
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:20260212T190000
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SUMMARY:Unbroken Genius: The Life and Legacy of Dr. Charles R. Drew
DESCRIPTION:“Genius Unbroken” is the first comprehensive biography to bring the extraordinary life of Dr. Charles Drew\, the “Father of the Blood Bank\,” into focus. Born into Washington D.C.’s vibrant African American community at the turn of the 20th century\, Drew rose on the strength of extraordinary physical and intellectual talents to become a groundbreaking medical research scientist. He lived in Arlington and he and his wife raised their children here. He pioneered methods of blood and plasma storage\, leading America’s first large-scale blood bank: innovations that continue to save lives around the world. A gifted surgeon and educator\, Drew also became an eloquent and powerful advocate of civil rights\, especially equal health care\, for African Americans. Tragically\, while still a young man\, he lost his life while travelling to a medical conference that provided free care to indigent patients. \nResearched and developed through a close collaboration with Drew’s daughter\, Dr. Charlene Drew Jarvis\, Miller encapsulates the life of Dr. Drew in a profound exploration of one man’s challenge to institutional barriers in creating lasting change. The story of Dr. Drew’s seminal and life-saving work while his life offers an enduring lesson in resilience\, intellectual triumph\, and the transformative power of unwavering determination. \nCraig A. Miller\, MD is a vascular surgeon educated at Northwestern University\, Ohio State\, and the University of California in San Francisco. He is the author of four books focused on the history of medicine and science. He has received many awards and accolades for his work in research and clinical medicine\, as well as in scientific history and biography. He is an attending vascular surgeon with the United States Veterans Administration and lives in Ohio. \nCharlene Drew Jarvis is the daughter of Dr. Charles Drew\, was the noted blood bank pioneer. She earned her B.A. from Oberlin College\, her masters at Howard University and he Ph.D. from the University of Maryland.  She was a research scientist at the National Institute of Mental Health\, then was elected to the City Council of the District of Columbia\, where she served for 21 years. There\, she introduced legislation that brought in the Convention Center and the MCI Center to the city. In 1996\, Jarvis was named president of Southeastern University in Washington\, D.C.\, the first woman to hold the position. She gave up her seat on the City Council in 2000 to devote her energies solely to the university. Jarvis has received numerous honors for community service and she is a past chair of the DC Chamber of Commerce. \nBOOK FOR SALE. This book is available for purchase in the AHS online Museum Store.   If you order it after February 5 and want to have it at the Feb 12 event\, save your receipt and pick up the book at the event. We’ll reimburse you the shipping fee at the event. You can also buy the book at the Arlington Historical Society Museum Shop (1805 South Arlington Ridge Road\, Saturdays from 10-4 and Sundays 1-4 PM). Versions for children and teens are also available. \n\nChildren’s version: “Charles Drew: The Doctor Who Got the World Pumped Up to Donate Blood” by Mike Venezia\nTeen version: “The Life of Dr. Charles Drew: Blood Bank Innovator” by Anne Schraf\n\nThis February 2026 event will be held at the Marymount University Library Auditorium and via Zoom. \nDRIVING DIRECTIONS and FREE PARKING: Attendees planning to attend the event in-person should enter the Marymount University campus at the library gate on N. 26th Street. From Glebe Road going north\, take a right onto 26th Street. Pass the intersection with Yorktown Road and then enter the campus through the next gate on your left. The library is to your left as you enter the campus. Free 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.\n\nZOOM AVAILABLE: If you can’t be there in person\, you can zoom in\, but you must register by the end of Wednesday\, February 11\, 2026 to get the zoom information. Click here to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfNUc-hv8mbWr61aOhTZy3dMbVRO2E7E5Srn1FKf7JhD6j_3g/viewform \nYou’ll get an email on the morning of the event (Feb 12\, 2026) with Zoom details. \nThis event is in celebration of Black History Month and is one of the monthly series of free public programs sponsored 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/unbroken-genius-the-life-and-legacy-of-dr-charles-r-drew/
LOCATION:Reinsch Library Auditorium\, Marymount University\, 2807 North Glebe Road\, Arlington
CATEGORIES:VA250
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T143000
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SUMMARY:Zane Killgo Artist Talk: A Different Look from a Different View
DESCRIPTION:Experience the vibrant\, story-filled work of artist Zane Killgo\, an Arlington County visual artist whose bold use of color and mixed media explores community\, identity\, and the changing urban landscape. \nKillgo’s paintings and multimedia works reflect the narratives of local neighborhoods in transition\, focusing on gentrification\, resilience\, and the lived experiences of the people who shape our cities. His dynamic style blends acrylic paint\, textiles\, photography\, printmaking\, and digital media\, creating powerful visual statements that bridge tradition and contemporary culture. \nZane Killgo is a longtime resident of Hall’s Hill/High View Park and his art is inspired by the people\, the community\, and its transitions. \n\nSunday\, February 15\, 2 PM\, Artist Talk\nSaturday\, March 28\, Closing Reception\, light refreshments served
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/a-different-lo0ok-from-a-different-view-artist-talk/
LOCATION:Arlington Historical Museum\, 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road\, Arlington\, 22207\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T203000
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SUMMARY:Memorializing the Enslaved in Arlington: What's It All About?
DESCRIPTION:Memorializing the Enslaved in Arlington leaders\, Jessica Kaplan (Arlington Historical Society) and Scott Taylor (Director of the Black Heritage Museum of Arlington) will discuss the project\, its goals\, history\, successes\, and challenges. \nHosted by the Woman’s Club of Arlington as part of their celebration of Black History Month. \nSince the late 1700s\, African Americans made important contributions to the development of Arlington County. Until recently\, histories of Arlington often excluded or misrepresented their stories. \nMemorializing the Enslaved in Arlington (MEA)\, a project sponsored by the Arlington Historical Society and the Black Heritage Museum of Arlington\, brings our county’s African American history to light. Research into local records uncovers the brutal truth of enslavement in Arlington and the human cost for all involved. Most importantly\, it reveals the fortitude and resilience of the local enslaved community. \nMEA honors the lives and contributions of Arlington’s once enslaved people by placing memorial plaques throughout the county at sites of enslavement. \n 
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/memorializing-the-enslaved-of-arlington-whats-it-all-about/
LOCATION:Woman’s Club of Arlington\, 700 South Buchana Street\, Arlington\, VA\, 22204\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T023000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T160000
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SUMMARY:Commemorative Plans for the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence
DESCRIPTION:Glencarlyn Library will host Arlington History Society President Peter Vaselopulos for a special presentation about upcoming Arlington County events to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. \nHighlighting what will be a multi-month program of commemoration activities will be Arlington HistoryFest 250\, a free\, one-day outdoor festival that will take place on Saturday\, May 9 at Kenmore Middle School. The History Fest will include live re-enactments\, musical performances\, historical storytelling\, children’s activities\, local food vendors\, and local history of all sorts! \nThe Arlington VA250 Committee has announced plans for Arlington HistoryFest 250\, a free\, one-day outdoor festival commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. It will be held on Saturday\, May 9\, 2026\, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Kenmore Middle School. \n  \n“We’re proud to welcome visitors and residents to experience the living legacy of Arlington’s role in America’s founding\,” said Peter Vaselopulos\, President of the Arlington Historical Society and Chair of the Arlington VA250 Committee. “Arlington HistoryFest 250 is great fun for the whole family. It kicks off a multi-month commemoration\, connecting our county’s roots to the modern day\, showcasing how Arlington is a place where history lives.” \nSeating at the Glencarlyn Library is limited so please register to attend: HERE or cut and post this link into your browser:  https://arlingtonva.libcal.com/event/16190905 \nThe Arlington Historical Society is proud to partner with the Glencarlyn Civic Association and the Glencarlyn Public Library for this event. If you would like AHS to talk to your group about plans for the 250th or host a local historian to talk about another local history topic\, please email: info@arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org \n 
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/commemorative-plans-for-the-250th-anniversary-of-the-declaration-of-independence/
LOCATION:Glencarlyn Library\, 300 S. Kensington Street\, Arlington\, VA\, 22204\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T120000
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SUMMARY:Feel the Heritage Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Arlington Historical Society is participating in the county’s Feel the Heritage Festival. This is a vibrant gathering for all ages to celebrate history\, culture\, and community together! The festival welcomes hundreds each year to learn about the Arlington’s historically African-American neighborhoods while enjoying live entertainment\, delicious food and dozens of vendors. This festival brings together live performances of music and dance\, local vendors\, food\, interactive family-friendly activities\, engaging cultural experience designed for the whole family\, and plenty of opportunities to connect and reflect on the stories that unite us. This year’s festival will celebrate the 2026 national Black History Month theme\, ‘”A Century of Black History Commemoration.”   \n Visit our table focused on Memorializing the Enslaved of Arlington\, a joint project with the Black Heritage Museum of Arlington. The project brings our county’s African American history to light. Research into local records has revealed the fortitude and resilience of the local enslaved community and honors the lives and contributions of Arlington’s once enslaved people by placing memorial plaques throughout the county at sites of enslavement. \nVisit our table to learn more about who the enslaved were and where they lived and toiled in Arlington County. \n \n 
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/feel-the-heritage-festival-2/
LOCATION:Charles Drew Community Center\, 3500 23rd Street\, South\, Arlington\, VA\, 22206\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T163000
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SUMMARY:Butterfield's Brigade at Mount Olivet Church
DESCRIPTION:Completed just before the Civil War\, by the end of the conflict’s first year Mount Olivet Church’s original structure was reduced to its foundations\, variously used and abused by the United States Army as – possibly– a hospital\, storehouse\, picket post\, and stable. Cherrydale neighbor and local historian Michael Schaffner will explore the likely actual uses of the building before focusing on the soldiers camped nearby from September 1861 till May 1862. Their story reveals surprising connections to some of the war’s great battles\, the United States Colored Troops\, and the Army’s early efforts at graves registration. \nThis is an in-person only event at Mount Olivet Methodist Church.  Please let us know you are coming so we know how big a room to prepare: HERE or cut and paste the following link into your browser:   https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeWynNI1kDWyguZzFcue16H7E3XrPXj-vLLwa3pXbzfM14CQg/viewform?usp=dialog \nThis is a free event. Parking is plentiful and also free. \nThe Arlington Historical Society is proud to partner with Mount Olivet Church\, Arlington’s oldest church and to help share their rich history with the community as part of the county’s commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. \nImage: Oliver Willcox Norton of the 83rd Pennsylvania (camped near the church) in the fancy French uniform the regiment received for their performance on the drill ground. He would soon become brigade bugler\, later help General Butterfield compose “Taps\,” and ultimately receive a commission in the 8th USCT.
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/butterfields-brigade-at-mount-olivet-church/
LOCATION:Mt. Olivet. United Methodist Church\, 1500 North Glebe Road\, Arlington\, VA\, 22207\, United States
CATEGORIES:VA250
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SUMMARY:New Exhibit: Collective Voices: Women's Clubs and Local Change
DESCRIPTION:Opening on March 1st for Women’s History Month\, this exhibit explores the history and impact of the Woman’s Club of Arlington and other women’s clubs across the county. Through service projects\, public health campaigns\, educational advocacy\, and community programs\, Arlington’s clubwomen shaped civic life throughout the 20th century. Discover how organized women built networks of leadership and left a lasting mark on the community. \nFree and open to the public. \nThe Arlington Historical Museum is open Saturdays 10-4 and Sundays 1-4 PM.
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/new-exhibit-collective-voices-womens-clubs-and-local-change/
LOCATION:Arlington Historical Museum\, 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road\, Arlington\, 22207\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T203000
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SUMMARY:Dark Star Park and the Birth of Arlington's Public Art Program
DESCRIPTION:Arlington Historical Society presents Nancy Holt’s Dark Star Park (1979 –1984) and the birth of Arlington’s Public Art Program. AHS hosts Angela A. Adams\, Founding Director of Arlington Public Art as she discusses the creation\, stewardship\, and legacy of Nancy Holt’s Dark Star Park and how it inspired a more than 40-year commitment to public art as placemaking. Her presentation includes screening of Holt’s film: “Art in the Public Eye: The Making of Dark Star Park.” \nAngela Anderson Adams has worked as a curator and arts administrator for four decades\, serving most of those as Founding Director of Arlington Public Art. Under her leadership\, Arlington County’s public art program grew from one of the first developer-sponsored programs in the country to an internationally-renowned\, award-winning public and privately funded program that contributes art and design enhancements to most major civic projects undertaken in the County\, including buildings\, parks and open space as well as infrastructure. \nAdams previously served as Adjunct Curator at the National Museum of Women in the Arts\, Washington\, DC\, and Exhibitions Director/Curator for the Museum of Contemporary Art\, Arlington. She holds a B.A. in Art History from the College of Wooster\, Ohio\, and a M.A. in the History of Art from the University of Michigan\, Ann Arbor. Adams was born and raised in Washington\, DC\, and Frederick\, MD.  Currently she splits her time between south central Vermont and Arlington’s Clarendon-Courthouse neighborhood\, serves as Vice President of the Holt/Smithson Foundation and offers mentorship and consultation to the public art field. \nLOCATION\nWe’re back at the Reinsch Library Auditorium at Marymount University’s Main Campus \nDRIVING DIRECTIONS and FREE PARKING: Attendees planning to attend the event in-person should enter the Marymount University campus at the library gate on N. 26th Street. From Glebe Road going north\, take a right onto 26th Street. Pass the intersection with Yorktown Road and then enter the campus through the next gate on your left. The library is to your left as you enter the campus. Free 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.\n\nZOOM REGISTRATION\nZOOM AVAILABLE: If you can’t be there in person\, you can zoom in\, but you must register by the end of  Wednesday\, March 11. Click HERE to register or cut and paste this link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHFkAeOxdCX2RXCUZVe05H1RzJ5FVYZU8WoXqb3uSEMFlkeg/viewform  into your browser to complete your registration. On Thursday morning\, Mar 12\, the day of the event\, AHS volunteer\, Martin Suydam\, will send you the Zoom registration information in an email\, so be on the lookout for it. \nThis event is in celebration of Women’s History Month and is one of the monthly series of free public programs sponsored 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/dark-star-park-and-the-birth-of-arlingtons-public-art-program/
LOCATION:Reinsch Library Auditorium\, Marymount University\, 2807 North Glebe Road\, Arlington
CATEGORIES:VA250
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151158
CREATED:20260221T014505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T015917Z
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SUMMARY:15-Minute History: Halls Hill/High View Park
DESCRIPTION:Local historian\, award-winning civic activist\, community leader\, and Arlington Historical Society Advisory Board member\, Wilma Jones will discuss the history of her beloved Halls Hill/High View Park neighborhood at a talk during her son\, Zane’s solo exhibition\, “A Different Look From a Different View.” Zane’s artist journey was greatly influenced by his experiences growing up in the Washington metropolitan area during the period when many historically Black neighborhoods began to be greatly gentrified\, including the Halls Hill community. \nWilma will talk about the evolution of the neighborhood and the stories of the community that are the basis of her historical memoir\, “My Halls Hill Family: More Than a Neighborhood.” Zane will join his mom during the discussion to express his perspective about how growing up in this environment influenced his passion to use art to tell the stories of people from changing neighborhoods across the country.  \nFree and open to the public.
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/15-minute-history-halls-hill-high-view-park/
LOCATION:Arlington Historical Museum\, 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road\, Arlington\, 22207\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151158
CREATED:20260209T161057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T132316Z
UID:20571-1773946800-1773954000@arlhist.org
SUMMARY:Memorializing the Enslaved in Arlington Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of art\, poetry\, music\, and history to support our inspiring stumbling stone program and ensure the full history of Arlington is told. The Master of Ceremonies is Monique “Moe” Bryant\, Arlington School Board Member and Executive Director of Challenging Racism. All proceeds support the purchase of stumbling stones\, research\, and educational initiatives. Reserve your spot by purchasing tickets by March 12\, 2026 to support this important fundraising effort! \nTicket sales have ended. \nProgram Includes\n\nHolly Karapetkova\, Poet Laureate Emerita of Arlington County\nTeri Cross Davis\, author of “A More Perfect Union\,” winner of the 2019 Charles B. Wheeler Poetry Prize.\nLive music performances by:\n\nMount Salvation Praise Team\nRick Franklin\, acoustic blues musician\n\n\nProject updates and future plans\nArtwork raffle featuring an original piece by a local artist\nCommunity conversation\n\nLight refreshments will be served. \nFor more information contact email Susan Bornstein: MEAfundraiser@gmail.com \nMonique “Moe” Byrant (MC) \nHolly Karapetkova\, Poet Laureate \nTeri Cross Davis\, poet and author of “A More Perfect Union” \nRick Franklin\, acoustic Blues musician \n  \n 
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/memorializing-the-enslaved-of-arlington-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Lyon Park Community Center\, 414 North Fillmore Street\, Arlington\, VA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151158
CREATED:20260321T191752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T191752Z
UID:20875-1774182600-1774186200@arlhist.org
SUMMARY:Dedication of Five Stumbling Stones in Alcova
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 2750 enslaved people and identified 1050 by name. \nDedication Ceremony \nWe will honor five individuals once enslaved in the Alcova Heights neighborhood: John\, Margaret Brown\, and three people whose names are unknown. \nWe will be honoring them at Arlington Presbyterian Church; 918 S. Lincoln Street; Arlington\, VA 22204 \nMemorial Unveilings \nAfter the dedication ceremony\, t he memorials will be unveiled at South Lincoln and 9th Streets and at South Randolph and 8th Streets. \nTheir Story\nIn 1847\, William and Elizabeth Berryman bought 34 acres of land by Columbia Pike and South Glebe Road. To build and maintain their farmhouse and cultivate the fields\, the Berryman’s enslaved two young men and a woman\, all under the age of 25. They cultivated oats\, corn\, and grains and took care of their home and family. Financial troubles caused the Berryman’s to sell their tract in 1853. What became of their enslaved people is unknown. \nIn 1851\, John M. Young\, a Washington\, DC coachmaker\, purchased 108 acres of mostly unimproved land north or Columbia Pike and west of the Berryman farm. Young used enslaved laborers John\, Margaret Brown\, and at least 2 others whose names are unknown to plant and maintain his plentiful peach and apple orchards and cultivate his fields. \nJohn\, born around 1805\, was the subject of an 1855 Alexandria Gazette “runaway” advertisement. Young offered a $10 reward for John who fled his farm\, most probably to visit his wife\, enslaved in the District of Columbia. \nMargaret\, born before 1847\, was placed in a Washington jail for two days by Young while he attended to business in the city. Jail records show Young paid $1.68 for imprisoning Margaret. \nHelp us celebrate and honor John\, Margaret Brown\, and three individuals whose names are unknown 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/dedication-of-five-stumbling-stones-in-alcova/
LOCATION:Arlington Presbyterian Church\, 918 S. Lincoln Street\, Arlington\, VA\, 22204\, United States
CATEGORIES:VA250
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151158
CREATED:20260212T123652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T123841Z
UID:20588-1774188000-1774189800@arlhist.org
SUMMARY:15-Minute History: Women's Clubs in Arlington
DESCRIPTION:Join club member Sandy Newton for a 15-Minute History exploring the rich legacy of women’s clubs in Arlington County. From the founding of the Woman’s Club of Arlington to the growth of neighborhood clubs across the county\, these organizations gave women a powerful voice in civic life. Learn how club members championed education\, public health initiatives like Red Cross campaigns and voter registration\, and community programs that shaped Arlington throughout the 20th century. \nFree and open to the public. \n 
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/15-minute-history-womens-clubs-in-arlington/
LOCATION:Arlington Historical Museum\, 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road\, Arlington\, 22207\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151158
CREATED:20260314T132726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T132726Z
UID:20839-1774692000-1774702800@arlhist.org
SUMMARY:Glebe House Day
DESCRIPTION:The Northern Virginia Conservation Trust and the Arlington Historical Society are excited to announce the first-ever Glebe House Day\, where community members are welcome onto the grounds to learn about the second-oldest home in Arlington County!  \nThe Glebe House is a historic house with an octagon-shaped wing. The Northern Virginia Conservation Trust holds a conservation easement to help protect and preserve it. The name of the house comes from the property’s history as a glebe\, an area of land within an ecclesiastical parish used to support a parish priest. \nAHS Historians and NVCT staff will be on site to provide tours of the grounds that cover the property’s history and its conservation story. The home will not be open to the public.  \nNo registration required. We hope to see you there! This event is free and open to the public. Arlington Historical Society members will have an opportunity for a sneak preview at 9:30 am.
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/glebe-house-day/
LOCATION:4527 17th St.\, N.\, Arlington\, Virginia\, 4527 N. 17th St.\, Arlington\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:VA250
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151158
CREATED:20260108T022649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T022649Z
UID:20328-1774702800-1774713600@arlhist.org
SUMMARY:A Different Look from a Different View: Exhibit Closing Reception
DESCRIPTION:Experience the vibrant\, story-filled work of artist Zane Killgo\, an Arlington County visual artist whose bold use of color and mixed media explores community\, identity\, and the changing urban landscape. \nKillgo’s paintings and multimedia works reflect the narratives of local neighborhoods in transition\, focusing on gentrification\, resilience\, and the lived experiences of the people who shape our cities. His dynamic style blends acrylic paint\, textiles\, photography\, printmaking\, and digital media\, creating powerful visual statements that bridge tradition and contemporary culture. \nZane Killgo is a longtime resident of Hall’s Hill/High View Park and his art is inspired by the people\, the community\, and its transitions. \n\nSaturday\, March 28\, Closing Reception\, light refreshments served
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/a-different-look-from-a-different-view-exhibit-closing-reception/
LOCATION:Arlington Historical Museum\, 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road\, Arlington\, 22207\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151158
CREATED:20260116T160621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T230603Z
UID:20388-1775307600-1775318400@arlhist.org
SUMMARY:Handmade History Day: Ball-Sellers House Special Event
DESCRIPTION:The Ball-Sellers House Museum season opening day welcomes you to explore how colonial Virginia made things we now buy. This c. 1750 farmhouse will host demonstrations and “do-it-yourself” experiences. From A-Z including pottery\, textiles\, woodworking\, and much more. \nThis FREE event is from 1-4\, but don’t miss re-enactor Sandy Newton’s talk at 1:30 about how colonial America used nature to make colorful textiles. \nWe’ll have demonstrations of: \n\nBookmending\nDyeing\nKnitting\nPottery\nSewing\nSpinning\nWeaving\nWoodworking\nWoolcarding\n\nLight refreshments served. Free tours of the house and grounds. \nThe Ball-Sellers House is a captivating historical site near the heart of Arlington. Built c. 1750\, this farmhouse is the oldest structure in Arlington County. It offers a unique glimpse into the life and times of the 18th century. The Ball-Sellers House is not just a museum; it is a living history experience where you can learn about the challenges and triumphs faced by those who lived in this home. \nThe house is a testament to the region’s rich history and showcases the lifestyle of early American settlers. Visitors can explore the well-preserved structure\, which features original architectural elements and period furnishings that transport you back in time. As you walk through the rooms\, knowledgeable guides share intriguing stories and insights about the house’s inhabitants and the historical significance of the property. \nThis event is one of the Arlington Historical Society’s events commemorating the 250th Anniversary of our nation’s founding. The house would have been one of the only remaining buildings in the county where the Declaration of Independence could have been heard being proclaimed in 1776. The full history of the house reflects how the county is intertwined with national history from even before 1776. \nThis event is FREE and open to the public.
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/handmade-history-day-ball-sellers-house/
LOCATION:Ball-Sellers House\, 5620 3rd Street\, South\, Arlington VA 22204\, VA\, 22312\, United States
CATEGORIES:VA250
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151158
CREATED:20260223T185105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T134747Z
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SUMMARY:Plants to Dye For
DESCRIPTION:The Ball-Sellers House invites you to discover the plants our colonial forebears grew to add color to their clothing. Explore local plants you can use to dye your own fabric in this fun garden talk by Sandy Newton. Learn about natural dyes and color all around you.\n\nCome for Sandy’s talk at 1:30\, stay for Handmade History Day when we show you how things were made in early America\, and a free tour of the c. 1750 farmhouse. Colonial era sweet treats and beverages.\n\nSandy Newton is a re-enactor at Mt. Vernon and at Arlington House\, planning\, planting\, and maintaining the kitchen garden for the National Park Service. She is also a keeper of the Ball-Sellers House kitchen garden and is a docent here as well! So she knows the era AND the plants!\n\n 
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/plants-to-dye-for/
LOCATION:Ball-Sellers House\, 5620 3rd Street\, South\, Arlington VA 22204\, VA\, 22312\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151158
CREATED:20260212T143040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T145719Z
UID:20592-1775761200-1775766600@arlhist.org
SUMMARY:Julia Roberts' Freedom Suit
DESCRIPTION:In 1801\, a wealthy landowner who lived in present-day Arlington County freed his slaves and their descendants. His deed of emancipation would have ripple effects across Northern Virginia—especially for one woman\, Julia Roberts\, who sued over her long-promised freedom while living near the Barcroft\, Arlington Forest\, and Buckingham neighborhoods. Her case eventually wound up before the U.S. Supreme Court in Adams v. Roberts (1844). Her story is one of personal bravery in the face of unimaginable injustice\, but it is also a story of how the law was available as a tool for seeking freedom. \nZachary Newkirk is a voting rights and election attorney whose interest in local history began after he and his wife bought an early 1900s farmhouse. He currently serves as the Yorktown Civic Association President and is on the board of the Langston Boulevard Alliance. His article on Julia Roberts’ freedom suit appears in the 2025 issue of The Arlington Historical Magazine. \nThis April 2026 event will be held at the Marymount University Library Auditorium and via Zoom. \nDRIVING DIRECTIONS and FREE PARKING: Attendees 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: If you can’t be there in person\, you can zoom in\, but you must register by the end of Wednesday\, April 8\, 2026 to get the zoom information. Click here to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqD9Kt0kIgGA5RU7LUdKy1jNKDmA985VGTsUeqz4TTydsDhg/viewform \nYou’ll get an email on the morning of the event (Apr 9\, 2026) with Zoom details. \nThis event is one of the monthly series of free public programs sponsored 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/julia-roberts-freedom-suit/
LOCATION:Reinsch Library Auditorium\, Marymount University\, 2807 North Glebe Road\, Arlington
CATEGORIES:VA250
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151158
CREATED:20260323T190926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T191035Z
UID:20885-1776506400-1776528000@arlhist.org
SUMMARY:Ball-Sellers House Spring Celebration with Glencarlyn Community Garden
DESCRIPTION:The Ball-Sellers House and the Glencarlyn Community Garden celebrate gardening. Free guided tours of the c. 1750 farmhouse from 10 AM – 4 PM. \nAt 1:00 PM: find out what the residents of this 276-year-old home planted in their kitchen garden over the years. Sandy Newton\, Lead Gardener at Arlington House and re-enactor at Mt\, Vernon will discuss colonial and early American gardens\, the Civil War and Depression era gardening\, Victory Gardens of WWII\, and more! She’ll show you the plants and historic plots within the Ball-Sellers House kitchen garden. \nTwo locations: Ball-Sellers House and around the corner at the\nGlencarlyn Library. FREE!
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/ball-sellers-house-spring-celebration-with-glencarlyn-community-garden/
LOCATION:Ball-Sellers House\, 5620 3rd Street\, South\, Arlington VA 22204\, VA\, 22312\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151158
CREATED:20260209T033348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T134548Z
UID:20560-1776520800-1776524400@arlhist.org
SUMMARY:Julia Sues for Freedom: A Play
DESCRIPTION:An original scripted reenactment brings history alive!\nJoin us for an original performance depicting an 1842 trial – Julia Roberts v. Austin Adams and Anne Harding – in which Julia Roberts\, an enslaved woman\, sues to win her freedom.  This script is based on original documents\, notes on the testimony from the 1842 trial\, and research by Jessica Kaplan\, Zachary Newkirk\, and the Memorializing the Enslaved in Arlington team. Julia Sues for Freedom is a partnership between the Black Heritage Museum of Arlington and Guillotine Theatre\, with the support of the Arlington Historical Society. \nBe part of the story\, be part of the jury! We will be asking attendees to be part of the jury. If you would like to be on the jury\, let us know when you arrive. \nCast:\n\nLisa Hill Corley as Julia\nKen Jackson as Attorney Christopher Neale\nRicardo Frederick Evans as Attorney Robert J. Brent\nScott Taylor as Judge William Cranch\n\nThis event is free and open to the public. \n \nLisa Hill Corley as Julia \n \nKen Jackson as Attorney Christopher Neale \n \nRicardo Frederick Evans as Attorney Robert J. Brent \n \nScott Taylor as Judge William Cranch \n 
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/julia-sues-for-freedom/
LOCATION:Arlington Central Library Auditorium\, 1015 N. Quincy St.\, Arlington\, VA\, 22201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151158
CREATED:20260317T144120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T144120Z
UID:20851-1776592800-1776598200@arlhist.org
SUMMARY:History of Slavery on Roosevelt Island Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:See Theodore Roosevelt Island with a new lens. Walk the places where enslaved people lived and worked on “Mason’s Island” plantation from 1792-1860s. \n\n\n\n\nThis guided walking tour is sponsored by The Memorializing the Enslaved (MEA) Project\, a joint effort of the Arlington Historical Society and the Black Heritage Museum of Arlington. \nThe tour will educate visitors about the history of slavery on\, what is now known as\, Theodore Roosevelt Island. The tour will focus on the island as a plantation and summer home of John Mason and his family. We will learn about the people enslaved by John Mason who built\, planted\, and tended to the land including the gardens and buildings. \nWe will cover approximately 1.5 miles over sometimes-uneven terrain. Wear appropriate clothing and footwear\, bring water\, and dress for the weather. There are bathrooms on the island and we will walk by them at the conclusion of the tour. There is a parking lot on Roosevelt Island. This tour is limited to 25 people. \n\nThe event is free but you must reserve your spot: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/history-of-slavery-on-roosevelt-island-walking-tour-tickets-1984728049022?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm_source=email&utm_medium=sparkpost&utm_campaign=postpublish \n  \n 
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/history-of-slavery-on-roosevelt-island-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Theodore Rosevelt Island Pedestrian Bridge\, Theodore Roosevelt Island\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Geography,VA250
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151158
CREATED:20260217T015458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T143253Z
UID:20610-1777129200-1777132800@arlhist.org
SUMMARY:Julia Sues for Freedom: A Play
DESCRIPTION:An original scripted reenactment brings history alive!\nJoin us for a performance of an original play depicting an 1842 trial – Julia Roberts v. Austin Adams and Anne Harding – in which Julia Roberts\, an enslaved woman\, sues to win her freedom.  This script is based on original documents\, notes on the testimony from the 1842 trial\, and research by Jessica Kaplan\, Zachary Newkirk\, and the Memorializing the Enslaved in Arlington team. Julia Sues for Freedom is a partnership between the Black Heritage Museum of Arlington and Guillotine Theatre\, with the support of the Arlington Historical Society. \nBe part of the story\, be part of the jury!\nWe will be asking attendees to be part of the jury. If you would like to be on the jury\, let us know when you arrive. \nCast:\n\nLisa Hill Corley as Julia\nKen Jackson as Attorney Christopher Neale\nRicardo Frederick Evans as Attorney Robert J. Brent\nScott Taylor as Judge William Cranch\n\nThis event is free and open to the public. \n \nLisa Hill Corley as Julia \n \nKen Jackson as Attorney Christopher Neale \n \nRicardo Frederick Evans as Attorney Robert J. Brent \n \nScott Taylor as Judge William Cranch
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/julia-sues-for-freedom-a-play/
LOCATION:Ball-Sellers House\, 5620 3rd Street\, South\, Arlington VA 22204\, VA\, 22312\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151158
CREATED:20260325T235045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T013747Z
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SUMMARY:Dedication of Two Stumbling Stones in Fairlington
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 2750 enslaved people and identified 1050 by name.\n\n\n\nWe will honor two individuals once enslaved in what is now the Fairlington neighborhood. These have been approved by the civic association and the Arlington Villages Condo Assoc. The Stones will be laid in the Southeast corner of Abingdon Street and 29th Street\, South.\n\nJohn Carlyle owned a 250-acre plantation called Torthorwald from around 1765-1783 that covered much of Fairlington. Historical records confirm that the following two people were enslaved there. \n\nHarry: Born ca. 1770\nMilley: Born ca. 1755\n\nSee more information about the Memorializing the Enslaved in Arlington project: https://enslavedarl.org/s/memorializing-the-enslaved-in-arlington/page/about
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/dedication-of-two-stumbling-stones-in-fairlingtoned-in-arlington-fairlington/
LOCATION:Fairlington Villages Community Center\, 3005 S. Abingdon Street\, Arlington\, VA\, 22204\, United States
CATEGORIES:VA250
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SUMMARY:Arlington HistoryFest 250
DESCRIPTION:The 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 9\, 2026\, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Kenmore Middle School. \n“We’re proud to welcome visitors and residents to experience the living legacy of Arlington’s role in America’s founding\,” said Peter Vaselopulos\, President of the Arlington Historical Society and Chair of the Arlington VA250 Committee. “Arlington HistoryFest 250 will be great fun for the whole family. It kicks off a multi-month commemoration\, connecting our county’s roots to the modern day\, showcasing how Arlington is a place where history lives on.” \nProgramming will feature live reenactments\, musical performances\, and historical storytelling\, hands-on demonstrations\, children’s activities and crafts\, local organizations sharing their history\, and local food vendors. Thousands of attendees from across the Washington\, D.C.\, area are expected\, along with dozens of historical reenactors and over 40 exhibitors. \nThe Virginia State Mobile Museum will also be on site. A hands-on\, interactive\, and immersive “museum on wheels\,” the VA250 Mobile Museum Experience titled “Out of Many\, One” is housed in a quad-expandable tractor trailer that is traveling throughout Virginia. The mobile museum brings key stories of Virginia’s rich history to schools\, museums\, local events\, fairs\, and more\, highlighting every region of the state. \n“Arlington HistoryFest 250 will be a unique opportunity for students to participate in the 250th anniversary of America and see themselves in the national story through immersive experiences\, dynamic storytelling\, and a deeper appreciation of Arlington’s local history\,” said David MacBride\, Principal at Kenmore Middle School. \n“As we commemorate the 250th\, we’re excited to offer new ways for visitors and locals to connect with Arlington’s history and explore the County\,” said Scott Baker\, Marketing Manager at Arlington Convention and Visitors Service. “We are thrilled to support programming that highlights Arlington’s historical significance\, amplifies diverse stories\, and enhances the visitor experience at historic sites across Arlington.” \nAdmission: FREE!\nOrganizations wishing to participate\, click here. \nPeople wishing to volunteer\, click here. \nFor More information: https://arlhist.org/arlington-va250/ \nor email AHS at: info@arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org \n \nOfficial Sponsors:\n \nHosted by Kenmore Middle School\n\nPartners:\n     \n \n 
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/arlington-historyfest-250/
LOCATION:Kenmore MIddle School\, 200 S. Carlin Springs Rd\, Arlington\, VA\, 22204\, United States
CATEGORIES:VA250
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SUMMARY:George Washington’s Forest Guided Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Walk 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. After the Revolutionary War\, he returned home and surveyed his property. On the walk you’ll start with a mini tour of the Ball-Sellers House (the oldest building in Arlington built c. 1750)\, visit the survey markers used by Washington in 1785\, see historic springs\, see the site of a mill built by George Washington’s step-grandson\, and more. \n\nThe walk begins at the Ball-Sellers House. It is about a three hour walk encompassing about three miles with a couple hills. There are several places where you can peel off the walk.  So: \n\nWear sturdy shoes\nBring water\nDress for the weather.
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/george-washingtons-forest-guided-walking-tour-2/
LOCATION:Ball-Sellers House\, 5620 3rd Street\, South\, Arlington VA 22204\, VA\, 22312\, United States
CATEGORIES:VA250
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