BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Arlington Historical Society - ECPv6.16.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://arlhist.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Arlington Historical Society REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250802 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251201 DTSTAMP:20251027T220243Z CREATED:20250723T130253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T220243Z UID:18837-1754092800-1764547199@arlhist.org SUMMARY:From Barriers to Ballots Exhibit and 15-Minute History Series DESCRIPTION:The Arlington Historical Society is helping our community commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act by partnering on a series of exhibits\, panel discussions\, and presentations titled “From Barriers to Ballots: The Fight for Equal Voting Rights in Virginia.” In this series of events you’ll learn about the history of voting rights in Arlington and hear the stories of activists\, changemakers\, and everyday people in Arlington and Northern Virginia who fought for your right to vote. All these events are free and open to the public. \nArlington Historical Society Events\nVisit the Arlington Historical Museum’s voting rights temporary exhibition “From Barriers to Ballots” at our recently reopened and revitalized museum. The exhibit features artifacts and documents about Arlington’s voting history including ballot boxes used when the Hume School was a polling place and a poll tax receipt–when you had to pay to be able to vote. We also have information panels describing historic voting barriers in Arlington. We also encourage you to use the ballot boxes to let us know what you think voting means today. (Saturdays 10-4 and Sundays 1-4 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road\, Arlington) \n\nSaturday: August 2\, 2 PM: 15 Minute History Spotlight: A Brief history of Voting in Arlington with Dr. Mark Benbow discusses how voting has changed starting with being a part of DC until 1847\, who voted and who could not\, voting in the county during the Civil War\, and during the Jim Crow era. Finally\, he’ll outline changes made during the Civil Rights era and the changes caused by the Voting Rights Act in 1965 \,  (2nd floor of the Arlington Historical Museum\, 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road\, Arlington)\nSunday\, August 10\, 2 PM 15-Minute History Spotlight: Voting Today with Vice-Chair of Arlington’s Electoral Board Richard Samp as he discusses the process for voting in Arlington County elections today and how you can get involved. (2nd Floor\, Arlington Historical Museum\, 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road\, Arlington)\nSaturday\, September 13\, 2 PM; 15-Minute History Spotlight: Irene Young and Women’s Suffrage with Annette Benbow\, director of the Ball-Sellers House. Irene Young was a suffragist who participated in the 1913 Woman’s Suffrage Procession and lived to tell about it. Her experience highlights the opposition to allowing women to vote. (Ball-Sellers House\, 5620 3rd Street\, South\, Arlington)\n\nEvents in the “From Barriers to Ballots” Community Series:\n\nTuesday\, September 16\, 6-7:30 PM. “Arlington Civics: Virginia Voting Rights: 1965 to Today. Learn about the changes in Virginia voting at a panel discussion by the League of Women Voters or Arlington and Alexandria City and the Arlington County Office of Elections. There’s no better way to celebrate “National Voter Registrations Day” than learning about YOUR right to vote. (Shirlington Library\, 4200 Campbell Avenue\, Arlington)\nSaturday\, October 11\, 2-3 PM. From Barriers to Ballots: Community Activist: Portia A. Haskins. Learn about one of Arlington’s community leaders who has been a leading voting and civil rights activist\, Portia Haskins. President of the Black Heritage Museum of Arlington\, Dr. Scott Taylor will offer an in-depth view of this and other community voting rights advocates. (The Black Heritage Museum of Arlington\, 3045 Columbia Pike\, Arlington)\n\nExhibits are on view during regular opening hours from August 1 to November 4\, 2025 at the following locations\n\nBozman Government Center\, 2100 Clarendon Boulevard\, Arlington\nArlington Central Library\nArlington Historical Museum Saturday\, 10-4\, Sunday 1-4\nBlack Heritage Museum of Arlington\, Thursday\, Opens at 3 PM\nSherwood Regional Library (Aug 1-31)\, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane\, Alexandria\nCity of Fairfax (Sep 1-Nov 4) Regional Library\, 10360 North Street\, Fairfax\n\nOur exhibition partners include: \n\nThe Arlington Public Library\, Charlie Clark Center for Local History\nThe Black Heritage Museum of Arlington\nThe League of Women Voters of Arlington and Alexandria City\nThe NAACP Arlington Branch URL:https://arlhist.org/event/from-barriers-to-ballots-exhibit-15-min-history-series/ LOCATION:Arlington Historical Museum\, 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road\, Arlington\, 22207\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arlhist.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Logo-from-Library.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T160000 DTSTAMP:20250815T002941Z CREATED:20250720T002346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T002941Z UID:18766-1754744400-1754755200@arlhist.org SUMMARY:Neighbors in Arms: The Fairfax Muster DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Ball-Sellers House as we rediscover how\, 250 years ago\, the Fairfax militia prepared to fight the British. \n\nHistory Spotlight at 2:00. Local historian Kevin Vincent will give a brief talk about the muster\, who from what is now Arlington would have served in it\, what they were called to do\, and what its historical significance is to the founding of our country.\nReenactors will show you how the militia would have dressed\, lived\, and prepared to protect Virginia against British attack.\nMeet the muster clerk and sign up for duty protecting Alexandria and the county against the British crown.\nCamp followers\, the wives\, mothers\, and sisters\, who followed the militia will show you the tools they used and the conditions they worked under to help feed\, clothe\, and take care of the men.\n\nWhen the Assembly of Virginia met in July 1775\, after being disbanded in 1774 by Governor Lord Dunmore\, the first law Virginians passed was “An Ordinance for Raising and Embodying a Sufficient Force for the Defense and Protection of the Colony.” It authorized forming Continental regiments\, minute men battalions\, and the county militia. The law made militia duty mandatory for all free men\, hired servants\, and apprentices between the ages of 16 and 50. In each county the Committee of Safety was to commission officers\, a Colonel\, a Lieutenant Colonel\, and a Major to lead the men. Once formed\, the commissioned officers would name a Captain\, a Lieutenant\, and an Ensign. Government officials\, clergymen\, and professors were exempt from militia duty. The Fairfax militia included men from what is now Arlington and protected all of Northern Virginia. URL:https://arlhist.org/event/neighbors-in-arms-the-fairfax-muster/ LOCATION:Ball-Sellers House\, 5620 3rd Street\, South\, Arlington VA 22204\, VA\, 22312\, United States CATEGORIES:VA250 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arlhist.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Cowpens-reenactors-scaled-1-1280x848-Copy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T190000 DTSTAMP:20250814T235401Z CREATED:20250725T005850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T235401Z UID:18906-1755273600-1755370800@arlhist.org SUMMARY:The Arlington Historical Society is at the County Fair DESCRIPTION:The Arlington Historical Society is at the Arlington County Fair. We have an indoor booth from Friday at 4 pm through Sunday at 7 pm. Stop by and say hello and talk about history!\n\nSee artifacts from the AHS collection\nPlay the Arlington Chrono Game and try to put local history events in the order they occurred\nSee Then and Now images and try to guess where these historic building were (or still are!)\nLearn about Upcoming AHS events\nFind out about Memorializing the Enslaved of Arlington\, the joint project with the Black Heritage Museum of Arlington\, to learn where stumbling stones are or will be placed.\nFind your home on an 1865 map\nAnd more!\n\nIndoor booths are open:Friday\, August 15:  4 – 10 PMSaturday\, August 16: 11 AM – 9 PMSunday\, August 17:  11 AM – 7 PM URL:https://arlhist.org/event/the-arlington-historical-society-is-at-the-county-fair/ LOCATION:Thomas Jefferson Community Center\, 3501 Second Street\, South\, Arlington\, VA\, 22204\, United States CATEGORIES:VA250 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://arlhist.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/ACF-Logo-Full-Color.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250820 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251004 DTSTAMP:20250926T182255Z CREATED:20250829T202049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T182255Z UID:19472-1755648000-1759535999@arlhist.org SUMMARY:Deadline: October 3 Contest Entries Commemorating Arlington's Role in America's 250-Year Journey DESCRIPTION:As our nation approaches its 250th anniversary of our Declaration of Independence from Great Britain\, we reflect on the stories and places that have shaped its history. Arlington\, a community with deep roots in the American narrative\, has witnessed some significant moments that contributed to the story of our nation. \nFor this contest\, identify what you believe is the most significant historical event that took place in Arlington and how it is linked to America’s 250-year journey. Explain why this event stands out as an Arlington story\, its impact on the county and our nation\, and how it reflects our nation’s struggles\, achievements\, and/or values. \nYou may present your event in one of the following ways: \n\nAn essay\nA poem\nA video \nA design of a new memorial about the event\n\nGrade 8-12 students who live in Arlington are eligible to participate in this contest. \nStudent products will be judged by an Arlington Historical Society review committee using the following criteria: \n\nProduct should reflect research using multiple sources and a bibliography of sources used for the product should be included\nProduct should be submitted digitally and must include a cover sheet with student name\, grade\, school\, and product title. A video submission must include this information at the beginning of the video.\n\nThe deadline for submission is Friday\, October 3rd by 10:00 pm.  Products received after this date will not be considered.  Submit to AHSedlink@gmail.com \nAWARDS include the following prizes: \n\n1st Place: $1\,000. The 1st place winner will be featured in the 2026 Arlington Historical Magazine and/or on the AHS website and invited as a guest to the October 14th AHS Annual Banquet.\n2nd Place:  $500\n3rd Place: $250\nHonorable Mention: $100\n\nQuestions regarding the essay should be sent to apscathy@gmail.com. \nWe hope you take this opportunity to explore the ways in which Arlington’s history intertwines with the broader tapestry of the United States. URL:https://arlhist.org/event/student-history-contest/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arlhist.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/535993153_1373894530991531_7848942402873843975_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T183000 DTSTAMP:20250818T203257Z CREATED:20250722T193437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T203257Z UID:18802-1755801000-1755801000@arlhist.org SUMMARY:Around the Hearth: An Original Play about the Ball-Sellers House DESCRIPTION:Join us for a reading of an original play about the oldest structure in the county\, the Ball-Sellers House\, a farmhouse built around 1750. Washington Liberty grads\, Layla Johnson and Matteo Hope researched\, written\, produced\, and directed this play in 2024 for their high school and now will produce it at the Ball-Sellers House to help celebrate our 50th year since the house was donated to the Arlington Historical Society by Marian Sellers. \nThis play depicts scenes from the lives of the residents of the house from the Ball family to the Powell family.  If you saw it at WLHS in 2024\, it has been revised with a few new scenes. There is no better location for this play than at the Ball-Sellers House. Bring your chair or blanket and prepare for a fabulous night out under the wisteria watching history unfold in front of you. \nLight summer refreshments provided.  The cost is free but donations are always welcome. URL:https://arlhist.org/event/around-the-hearth-an-original-play-about-the-ball-sellers-house/ LOCATION:Ball-Sellers House\, 5620 3rd Street\, South\, Arlington VA 22204\, VA\, 22312\, United States CATEGORIES:VA250 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arlhist.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Hearth.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Arlington Historical Society":MAILTO:info@arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T170000 DTSTAMP:20250814T131126Z CREATED:20250725T130017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T131126Z UID:18921-1756051200-1756054800@arlhist.org SUMMARY:Memorializing the Enslaved of Arlington: Dedication of Stumbling Stones DESCRIPTION:Join us as we commemorate the lives of Con and Killemasce\, who were enslaved by John Hurst in the 1760s. \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/ LOCATION:516 North Livingston Street\, 516 North Livingston Street\, Arlington\, VA\, 22203\, United States CATEGORIES:VA250 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://arlhist.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/f20bcf5d80b26a5d7ed579caf2e55ac3b43a9d09.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Arlington Historical Society":MAILTO:info@arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T190000 DTSTAMP:20250814T124532Z CREATED:20250725T012139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T124532Z UID:18912-1756396800-1756407600@arlhist.org SUMMARY:The Arlington Historical Society is at the Mason Square Welcome Fair DESCRIPTION:The Arlington Historical Society is joining George Mason University for the Fall 2025 Welcome Fair. We’ll be helping to build a stronger community by sharing info on our diverse history and encouraging incoming freshmen to GMU of ways they can become more involved in their community. \nWe’ll be encouraging volunteerism\, letting the students know about upcoming events\, feeding the dreams of history majors who wonder what they could do with their major\, and encouraging everyone who loves to learn about the stories and people who have made their community what it is today. \n  URL:https://arlhist.org/event/the-arlington-historical-society-is-at-the-mason-square-welcome-fair/ LOCATION:Mason Square\, 3351 Fairfax Drive (Van Metre Hall)\, Arlington\, VA\, 22201\, United States CATEGORIES:VA250 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://arlhist.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/George-Mason-University.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR