The African-American Experience in Arlington
African Americans have played a foundational role in the creation, growth, and development of Arlington, Virginia.
Explore and Experience Arlington’s African American Heritage
Explore several sightseeing highlights across various neighborhoods, and including numerous Black-owned businesses you can enjoy during your stay.
African American Life in Arlington, Virginia, during Segregation: A ...
Feb 21, 2019 · African Americans had lived in Arlington as long as the original whites and much longer than in-migrating whites. Coming from an agricultural background, black Arlingtonians appreciated the efficacy of owning the land they lived on.
African American History in Arlington, VA | Arlington Convention ...
From the early 1600s to the 21st century, the community we can now call Arlington, Virginia has held a truly unique place in history and in the journey of the African American families who have made it their home. It is a story of contrasts and contradictions, of pain, pride, hope and triumph.
African American Historical Sights in Arlington - Virginia is for …
Explore these historic sights to learn about the Black experience in Arlington and across the capital region. The Black Heritage Museum of Arlington The Black Heritage Museum of Arlington, Virginia was established to preserve, catalog, and display items related to the Black history of Arlington County and the surrounding area.
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The proud, rich heritage and struggle of the black experience in Virginia is unmistakable. Withstanding the bonds of slavery, fighting for freedom, and striving for equal rights and progress, African Americans played a vital role in the formation and development of Arlington County.
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The Black Heritage museum of Arlington (BHMA) was founded to celebrate the African American journey to freedom in Arlington County.
The Black Heritage Museum of Arlington
The African American journey from slavery to freedom in Arlington comes alive at the Black Heritage Museum of Arlington in Columbia Pike. While displaying historic items relevant to the Black history of Arlington County and Northern Virginia, the museum also works to uncover and document African American experiences related to the abolition of ...
New Booklet Celebrates Arlington's Rich African-American Story
Sep 29, 2016 · "A Guide to the African American Heritage of Arlington County, Virginia" is now in print and available online from the County's Historic Preservation Program. The new booklet was made possible in part by a $3,000 matching grant from …
From Freedman’s Village to Queen City - Arlington County, Virginia
Jan 31, 2018 · African American history is not a separate component of the Arlington story, but a central part of our shared history.” On property that today houses the Pentagon and Arlington National Cemetery, a little-known, thriving, African-American community called Freedman’s Village once stood.