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History of African Americans at Arlington National Cemetery

Presented by the National Park Service

African Americans have been connected to Arlington National Cemetery since its origins as a plantation through the Freedman's Village to the trailblazers of the civil rights movement.

Learn about the connection of African Americans to Arlington National Cemetery from National Park Service Supervisory Ranger Kenya Finley-Jean, of the Civil War Defenses of Washington Division.  According to the Cemetery's website, "...the history of the Arlington property encompasses slavery, emancipation, segregation and civil rights. At the cemetery, gravesites and memorials honor the dedication and sacrifice of African American service members who served their country and fought for racial justice."  https://education.arlingtoncemetery.mil/Themes/African-American-History

Image of "Section 27"  courtesy of Arlington National Cemetery website.

Registration preferred.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion |

TAGS: | Virginia | History | Black History Month | African American History Month | #blackhistorymonth | #Blackhistory |

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
jcahill@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1703
Fax: 703.746.1708
Hours
Mon, Mar 20 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Mar 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Mar 23 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Mar 24 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Mar 25 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 26 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Parking: No library parking lot.  Street parking is available.  A paid parking lot is available on the 100 block of North Alfred Street. 

Public Transit:

  • Metrorail: Yellow and Blue lines at Braddock Road (1 mile) and King Street Stations (1.1 miles). 
  • Metrobus: 10A/B, 11C
  • DASH Bus: 30, 31, Old Town Circulator
  • King Street Trolley:  King & Columbus

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact jgregorio@alexlibraryva.org or call 703.746.1701 or TTY 703.746.1790.

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