A Commonwealth of Cultures Exhibit
The Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Program
Saturday, May 23
All day
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2026-05-23 00:00:00
2026-05-23 23:59:00
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A Commonwealth of Cultures Exhibit
Learn about the Virginia Folklife Program of Virginia Humanities, and how it documents culture in the state, through the portrait photography of Pat Jarrett.
Local History/Special Collections -
Learn about the Virginia Folklife Program of Virginia Humanities, and how it documents culture in the state, through the portrait photography of Pat Jarrett.
Virginia Humanities has supported apprenticeships in cultural traditions since 2002. This program allows a mentor and apprentice to receive funding, media exposure, and event opportunities all while supporting the continuation of folkways. Apprenticeships have covered a wide range of Virginia's traditions and cultures, ranging from traditional music and dance to candy making and letterpress printing.
Come see a subset of portraits primarily documenting the Northern Virginia area at 717 Queen Street between December 15, 2025 - May 29, 2026.
To learn more about Virginia Folklife Apprenticeships go to VirginiaFolklife.org.
AGE GROUP: | All Ages |
EVENT TYPE: | Local History | Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion |
TAGS: | Virginia250 | va250 | Traditions | Humanities | Folklife | Exhibit | Culture | Alex250 |
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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: A11, A12, F19
- DASH Bus: 30, 31, Old Town Circulator
- King Street Trolley: King & Columbus
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