Engraving Machine
An important part of the Memorializing the Enslaved in Arlington project is installing six-inch bronze plaques or “stumbling stones” on sidewalks where enslaved people lived. These plaques are being designed and fabricated by Arlington Tech High School students. Students are learning not only about high-tech engraving but also the local history of enslavement. Recently, Jessica Kaplan from the Historical Society visited the students to review the project’s progress.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, several thousand enslaved people were forced to live and work in Arlington. Through careful research, Memorializing the Enslaved in Arlington has identified the locations where many enslaved lived. In addition, the project aims to learn more about the lives of these people and share their stories.
In the next few months, 15 plaques will be installed at seven locations throughout Arlington. To learn more about the project, watch the following video
or visit the project’s website: https://arlhist.org/enslavement/
