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Image for event: History of African Americans at Arlington National Cemetery
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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, Aug 26 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 27 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 28 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 29 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 30 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 31 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 01 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

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.

Upcoming Events

One-On-One Computer Help - at the Barrett Branch
Tue, Sep 03, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Barrett Library has a volunteer available on Tuesdays to help with computer and technologies use. Appointments are available at 5 PM and 6 PM. Please call 703-746-1721 to schedule an appointment.
Carefull Knitting - Knit and Crochet for Good
Thu, Sep 05, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Second Floor
Join Barrett Branch’s knitting and crochet group making items to donate.
Let's Talk Books - "The Darling Dahlias and the Cucumber Tree"
Mon, Sep 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Second Floor
Please join Let's Talk Books club to read and discuss in person the cozy mystery, "The Darling Dahlias and the Cucumber Tree" by Susan Albert Wittig.
Baby and Toddler Time - La hora de los bebés y los niños
Tue, Sep 10, 11:00am - 11:45am
First Floor
Join Miss Lisa for songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles! Fun that's just right for ages 0-23 months
One-On-One Computer Help - at the Barrett Branch
Tue, Sep 10, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Barrett Library has a volunteer available on Tuesdays to help with computer and technologies use. Appointments are available at 5 PM and 6 PM. Please call 703-746-1721 to schedule an appointment.
Rescheduled
Some Inconvenient Poems - An Evening with Poet Miles Liss
Tue, Sep 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New date Tuesday, October 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us for a talk with local poet, Miles Liss who will discuss the process of getting published and read from his newest collection "Some Inconvenient Poems." Copies will be available for sale. 
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