America 250: Arlington National Cemetery-An Historical Overview

Tue Jun 30 2026 at 06:30 pm to 08:00 pm UTC-04:00

Bristol Public Library | Bristol

Bristol Public Library
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America 250: Arlington National Cemetery-An Historical Overview
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Dive into the rich history of the place that became America's most sacred shrine.
About this Event

Arlington National Cemetery, one of America's most important historical landmarks, is best known for its more than 300,000 graves and famous monuments. Before this beautiful spot on the Potomac became a cemetery, it had a story entwined with the early history of some of Virginia's first families including the Custises, Lees, and Washingtons. Hear author Cynthia Parzych present the backstory of this iconic spot and highlight some of the stories of the people who lived and were buried on the land that’s become Arlington National Cemetery.

Admission Free

RSVP: www.bristollib.com, 860.584.7787 x 3, or ask a librarian!

Born and educated in Connecticut, Cynthia Parzych is a writer, book publisher, and editor. She lives in Glastonbury, Connecticut, in a house built in 1693, where she runs her publishing company. She has expertise in the history of the American History, the Civil War, European History, and World War I and II and produces books on many topics including military history. She has led historic tours of battle sites in the United States and Europe.


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Bristol Public Library, 5 High Street, Bristol, United States

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