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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T120000
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SUMMARY:Living History Day at Fort C. F. Smith
DESCRIPTION:Join 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 difficult to pinpoint\, see AHS artifacts from US Army camps and forts AND MORE!
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/living-history-day-at-fort-c-f-smith/
LOCATION:Fort C.F. Smith\, 2411 24th Street\, North\, Arlington\, VA\, 22207\, United States
CATEGORIES:VA250
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T160000
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T160000
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SUMMARY:New Permanent Exhibit: Building Minds\, Shaping Futures: Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION: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 generations of students\, teachers\, and communities have shaped and been shaped by education in Arlington.  \nShow your school spirit! Wear something from your alma mater and pose for a school picture at the reception! \nLight refreshments served. \nThe Museum is in the oldest existing schoolhouse in the county\, the Hume School. It is open Saturdays 10-4 PM and Sundays 1-4 PM. It’s FREE!
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/new-permanent-exhibit-building-minds-shaping-futures-opening-reception/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T160000
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CREATED:20260502T141410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260503T000018Z
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SUMMARY:New Exhibit: Bicentennial 1976
DESCRIPTION:In 1976\, Americans celebrated the nation’s 200th anniversary with parades\, festivals\, and a surge of patriotic memorabilia. From commemorative glassware to toys and keepsakes\, these objects brought history into everyday life. This exhibit invites reflection on how the Bicentennial shaped public memory\, and how today’s 250th looks toward a more inclusive future.
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/bicentennial-1976/
LOCATION:Arlington Historical Museum\, 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road\, Arlington\, 22207\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T140000
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SUMMARY:Dedication Ceremony Honoring Two Once Enslaved People
DESCRIPTION:Join 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 also learn about the life of the young boy (his name is unknown) enslaved along with Julia in the Arlington Forest neighborhood. \nMemorializing the Enslaved in Arlington\, 1669-1865\nThe 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). The markers are placed in the sidewalk at the last known location where these enslaved people lived. Memorializing the Enslaved in Arlington’s research has revealed over 2\,750 enslaved people and identified 1\,045 by name. \nPlease join us for the Dedication Ceremony honoring two once enslaved individuals: \n\nJulia Roberts: Born ca. 1812\nName Unknown\, Boy: Born ca. 1832\n\nTheir Story\nJulia Roberts\, born around 1812\, and a boy whose name is unknown\, born around 1832\, were enslaved on the farm of Anne E. Harding in 1840. Though they lived on the same farm\, much is known of Julia’s life and almost nothing of the young boys. \nJulia Roberts was promised freedom upon reaching the age of 25 by her first enslaver\, Simon Summers. In 1844\, when denied manumission\, she successfully sued for it in a case before the U.S. Supreme Court. The 1860 Census indicates that Julia Roberts was a free woman living in Georgetown and working as a servant. Later public records document she worked as a washer woman and cook. She fades from the records after 1870. \nLittle is known about the boy enslaved by Anne E. Harding in 1840 beyond his age and gender. It’s unlikely he was a blood relation of Julia Roberts\, yet he endured the same dehumanizing treatment as Julia\, aspired to be free\, and perhaps gained his freedom through Union occupation of Arlington County or through the Emancipation Proclamation. \nBoth Julia Roberts and the unnamed male are not forgotten\, their presence will be memorialized with these two bronze plaques. \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.
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/dedication-ceremony-honoring-two-once-enslaved-people/
LOCATION:Lubber Run Community Center\, 300 N. Park Drive\, Arlington\, 22203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T100000
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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 \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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T160000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T170000
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SUMMARY:New Exhibit: Who Decides? Governing Arlington Through Time
DESCRIPTION:Explore how Arlington has been governed\, and who has held the power to make decisions\, over time in Who Decides? Governing Arlington Through Time. This exhibit traces the county’s evolving systems of leadership\, from its early days as part of the District of Columbia to its return to Virginia and the development of today’s county board system. \nThrough stories of civic debate\, reform\, and community action\, visitors will discover how Arlingtonians have shaped their government and how questions of representation\, voice\, and power continue to matter today.
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/new-exhibit-who-decides-governing-arlington-through-time/
LOCATION:Arlington Historical Museum\, 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road\, Arlington\, 22207\, United States
CATEGORIES:VA250
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T123000
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CREATED:20260502T234713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260502T234809Z
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SUMMARY:AHS is at Drew Day
DESCRIPTION:The Arlington Historical Society is proud to help celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Charles R. Drew. We’ll have a table\, artifacts\, a quiz\, and lots of info on the man who became known as the Father of the Blood Bank. Find out how an Arlington elementary school appreciates its namesake. \nVisit our table and say\, “HI!”
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/ahs-is-at-drew-day/
LOCATION:Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School\, 3500 23rd Street\, South\, Arlington\, VA\, 22206\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T110000
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SUMMARY:Memorializing the Enslaved of Arlington: Dedication of Stumbling Stones
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we commemorate the lives of those who were enslaved by Basil Hall. This ceremony will take place at the intersection of Langston Boulevard and Cameron Street. \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. \nLearn more about this project and its findings at: https://arlhist.org/enslavement/
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/memorializing-the-enslaved-of-arlington-dedication-of-stumbling-stones-2/
LOCATION:Hall’s HIll/High VIew Park Giant Letters HHHVP\, 4998 Langston Boulevard\, Arlington\, VA\, 22207\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T160000
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SUMMARY:AHS is at Aurora Hills Library Centennial Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we help the Aurora Hills Library celebrate 100 years! Come celebrate a century of stories\, community\, and connection! There will be drop-in activities\, crafts\, historical displays\, outdoor activities (weather permitting)\, and recordings of written and oral memories of the library. The Arlington Historical Society will be on site to present information on Arlington history. \nRemarks will be made at 2pm\, followed by cake and light refreshments. \nThe library recommends registration: https://arlingtonva.libcal.com/event/16012348
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/ahs-is-at-aurora-hills-library-centennial-celebration/
LOCATION:Aurora HIlls Library\, 735 South 18th Street\, Arlington\, VA\, 22202\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T191500
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SUMMARY:Annual AHS Members Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Arlington Historical Society will hold its annual meeting of members on Thursday\, June 11\, 2026\, at 7:00 pm. The meeting will be held BOTH on Zoom and in person at the Aurora Hills Community Center.  If you are a member and plan to attend by Zoom\, please register at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5hahdEKOetY34nQ9roXBAFSDf4BhdRF-8xSY-rXoPnYl3iQ/viewform \n(This is the same link for Zoom access to the monthly event which will immediately follow the brief members’ meeting: “”Bridges of Washington: The Virginia Side” with author  Bob Dover.) \nAHS members will be asked to vote on the slate of nominate Officers and the Board of Directors \nThe Nominating Committee nominates the following for election as officers and directors:  \nOfficers \n\nPresident: Peter Vaselopulos\nVice President: Sean Denniston\nTreasurer: Richard Samp\nSecretary: Harry Evans\n\nMembers of the Board of Directors \n\nGeorge Axiotis\nBethany Baker\nAnnette Benbow\nRenee Braden\nJessica Kaplan\nAndy McLeod\nAnnette Scherber
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/21072/
LOCATION:Aurora HIlls Library/Community Center\, 735 18th Street\, South\, Arlington\, VA\, 22202\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T204500
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CREATED:20260502T210722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260502T210722Z
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SUMMARY:Bridges of Washington\, DC: The Virginia Side
DESCRIPTION:In the late 1700s\, the first bridges\, now completely gone\, connected the new Federal City to the outside world. Throughout the nineteenth and twentieth centuries\, more and bigger crossings arose to support industry\, allow the expansion of suburbs\, commemorate cultural and civic leaders\, and enhance the aesthetics of the District’s waterfronts and parks. Although the city abandoned civic-minded\, commemorative\, and monumental constructions for utilitarian highway monoliths in the mid-twentieth century\, a recent renaissance has seen a welcome shift to walkability and beauty instead of brute utility. \nUsing the city’s bridges as an index of the times\, author and D.C. native Bob Dover tracks how connecting to Virginia impacted both Virginia and DC from the 1750s to today. \nThis event immediately follows a brief annual AHS members’ meeting. \nThe speaker’s book “Bridge of Washington\, D.C: A History and Guide” will be available sale at this event and the author  will be happy to sign it. \nThis event will be in-person and via Zoom. \nPREREGISTER FOR ZOOM ACCESS\nYou can attend this event on Zoom or in-person on the Marymount University Main Campus.  If you want to attend this event virtually\, please CLICK HERE To register. You can also cut and paste this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5hahdEKOetY34nQ9roXBAFSDf4BhdRF-8xSY-rXoPnYl3iQ/viewform into your own browser and complete it there. Please register by Wednesday\, June 10.  Zoom access information will be sent to you in an email on the morning of the event on Thursday\, June 11. This is the same registration forthe brief members meeting. \nNEW LOCATION\nThis month we will be at the Aurora Hills Community Center located at 735 18th Street\, South in Arlington\, (zip code: 22202). Parking is  free. Free overflow parking is at the parking lot at Virginia Highlands Park (1600 South Hayes Street) connected by a short sidewalk. Pentagon City Metro is your best public transit bet. \nFor more information\, please email: info@arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/bridges-of-washington-dc-the-virginia-side/
LOCATION:Aurora HIlls Library/Community Center\, 735 18th Street\, South\, Arlington\, VA\, 22202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Geography,VA250
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T190000
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SUMMARY:AHS is at Sails on the Potomac 250th History Outpost
DESCRIPTION:Join AHS as we help celebrate the Alexandria historic waterfront’s tall ships at “Sails on the Potomac.” Join in on family-friendly activities and experience engaging historic programs and performances. Explore the vibrancy of the region through booths like ours! along with other local museums and organizations. \nThere’s a lot going on all weekend: https://www.alexandriava.gov/historic-alexandria/sails-on-the-potomac-event-schedule#SaturdayJune13. As we celebrate Alexandria City’s once being part of what is now Arlington County! \n 
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/ahs-is-at-sails-on-the-potomac-250th-history-outpost/
LOCATION:Point Lumley Park\, 1 Duke Street\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T193000
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SUMMARY:History of Slavery on Roosevelt Island Evening 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: History of Slavery on Roosevelt Island – Evening Walking Tour Tickets\, Tuesday\, June 16  •  6 PM – 7:30 PM | Eventbrite \nThis event was originally planned for April but was rained out. \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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