Join us as Jessica Kaplan of the Arlington Historical Society tells us about the origin of this initiative, the research being done, the work of Arlington Tech students to recreate some of the plaques, the response of the community and where to find already embedded stumbling stones.

have been embedded into the sidewalks near the locations where they were enslaved. Many more stumbling stones will be installed throughout the county. Currently, the names of 1,100 enslaved individuals have been identified.

had previously been unknown. But now, this family’s story will be told to a broader community. Through a partnership between AHS and the Black Heritage Museum of Arlington, stumbling stones, six-inch round bronze plaques, engraved with their names and dates of their births and deaths,

...and AHS is partnering with Mt. Olivert United Methodist Church to portray key figures buried in the cemetery. AHS and Mt. Olivet volunteers will portray some of those who are buried in the cemetery and introduce you to some well known and not-so-well-known Arlingtonians. ...(2/2)

This is part of the series of community events commemorating the 1965 Voting Rights Bill. See the new exhibit of photos, documents, and artifacts of voting in Arlington County. Take the reading test from the 1920s and see if you'd be allowed to exercise your constitutional rights.

You can also make protest signs that colonial Virginians could have used as they protested the king’s actions. We’ll have the materials for posters/signs and information about what the colonists were complaining about. Come for the history, stay for a free guided tour of this 275-year-old house.

You can also make protest signs that colonial Virginians could have used as they protested the king’s actions. We’ll have the materials for posters/signs and information about what the colonists were complaining about. Come for the history, stay for a free guided tour of this 275-year-old house.