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SUMMARY:Memorializing the Enslaved of Arlington: Dedication of 7 Stumbling Stones in Pike Park
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 2000 enslaved people and identified 1050 by name. \nPlease join us for the Dedication Ceremony honoring seven once enslaved individuals:\n\nCharles Coffee: Born before 1815\nLucy Sr: Born before 1815\nSusan: Born ca. 1830\nBetsey: Born ca. 1832\nEliza: Born ca. 1847\nLucy Jones: Born ca. 1847\nHenson Jones: Born ca. 1859\n\nWe will be honoring them at 2:00 p.m.\, Sunday\, November 14\, 2026 at the Southeast corner of Columbia Pike & S. Walter Reed Dr. (Pike Park) \nTheir Story\nFor two generations\, the Coseen family relied on enslaved labor to cultivate their land and maintain their home\, building intergenerational wealth and enjoying the comforts that this forced labor provided. \nIn 1822\, John and Ann Coseen purchased 109 acres of land along the south side of what is now Columbia Pike\, between Glebe Road and Courthouse Street in Arlington. The Coseens relied on enslaved people to cultivate the land. We know the names of several of these individuals from John’s will: Charles Coffee\, Lucy\, and Lucy’s young daughters\, Susan and Betsey (later known as Elizabeth). John died in 1837\, leaving the farm and the people he enslaved to Ann. Upon Ann’s death\, the property and enslaved people were to pass to their daughters\, Mary Jane and Ann. \nBetsey and Susan grew up along the Pike while enslaved by Ann Coseen. In 1854\, Mary Jane married William B. Lacy\, and the couple took over the farm. Soon afterward\, one of the enslaved sisters—although the records do not make clear which one—gave birth to a daughter\, Lucy Jones. In 1859\, Betsey gave birth to a son\, Hanson Jones. Susan\, who was then enslaved by Ann Coseen Jr.\, also had a daughter\, Eliza. Susan may have died around this time\, as she disappears from the historical record. \nThe Civil War brought upheaval to Arlington as Union troops occupied the area\, seizing crops and destroying property. For safety\, Lacy moved his family\, Betsey (Elizabeth) and her children\, and Eliza to the District of Columbia. In 1862\, the District abolished slavery\, forcing the Lacy family to emancipate Betsey\, Lucy\, Hanson\, and Eliza. \nWhat became of Elizabeth\, Hanson\, and Lucy Jones after emancipation is unknown at this point. Eliza remained in Washington\, DC working as a servant. \nPlease join us as we celebrate and honor. Charles Coffee\, Lucy Sr\, Susan\, Eliza\, Betsey\, Lucy Jones\, and Hanson Jones: 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/memorializing-the-enslaved-of-arlington-dedication-of-stumbling-7-stones-in-pike-park/
LOCATION:Pike Park\, 2820 Columbia Pike\, Arlington\, VA\, 22204\, United States
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SUMMARY:Genealogy Workshop: Black History Revealed
DESCRIPTION:As the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding\, the Memorializing the Enslaved in Arlington Project in conjunction with the Center for Local History invites you to help tell a more complete American story. African American family histories—shaped by enslavement\, emancipation\, resilience\, and community—are essential to understanding that story. \nThis Genealogy Workshop: “Black History Revealed: Expanding the American Story with African American Genealogy” is a free\, half-day interactive workshop free to the public that is designed to help participants uncover\, reclaim\, and preserve African American family histories using proven research strategies and essential genealogical tools. Please bring your laptop or smartphone. \nJoin interactive workshops to beter understand the place of African American family histories in the American (and Arlington) story. \nLearn how to use essential tools and records in the morning then work on your own family research in afternoon breakout sessions–all guided by genealogy experts\, courtesy of a Virginia Humanities grant to the Memorializing the Enslaved in Arlington project. \nMorning Session (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM): Foundations & Tools:\n\nGetting Started with Genealogy: Four Steps to Uncovering Your Family History\n10 Essential Tools for Tracing African American Ancestry\n\nLunch Break (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM)\nAfternoon Breakout Workshops (1:00 PM – 2:30 PM): Your Family History Research in Action\nParticipants will in small breakout groups organized by experience level: \n\nBeginner – Learning where to start and tracing families back to the 1870 census.\nAdvanced/Brick Walls – Reconstruct the post-emancipation generation (circa 1865–1870) using census records\, Freedmen’s Bureau materials\, and related sources and applying targeted strategies to address complex research challenges and explore slavery-era records.\n\nEach breakout is facilitated by professional genealogists\, with additional support available to help participants navigate records\, evaluate evidence\, and develop next steps. \nPresenters Include: Andre Kearns\, Lisa Fanning\, Tyrone Goodwyn\, and Luke Alexander from Black Ancestries\, a genealogy research and storytelling firm dedicated to helping people of African descent uncover\, celebrate\, and preserve their family histories. \nFor Additional Information and to Register Click HERE \n       
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/genealogy-workshop-black-history-revealed/
LOCATION:Arlington Central Library\, 1015 N. Quincy St.\, Arlington\, VA\, 22201\, United States
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SUMMARY:Museum Store Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Museum Store Sunday Book Sale! \nCalling all history lovers and bookworms! Celebrate Museum Store Sunday with us at the Arlington Historical Museum and take 30% OFF every book in the Museum Store! \nFrom fascinating local history and Arlington stories to books that make great gifts\, it’s the perfect time to stock your shelves and get a head start on holiday shopping. Best of all\, every purchase supports the Arlington Historical Society and helps us continue sharing Arlington’s history. \nOne day only – come browse\, save\, and take home a little history!
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/museum-store-sunday/
LOCATION:Arlington Historical Museum\, 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road\, Arlington\, 22207\, United States
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