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The Arlington Historical Society and the Black Heritage Museum of Arlington invite you to the unveiling of “Stumbling Stones.” These bronze markers commemorate the lives of the enslaved people who helped build our county and our country and are placed in the sidewalk at the last known site of their enslavement. Memorializing the Enslaved in Arlington’s research has revealed over 2000 enslaved people and identified 1050 by name.Please join us for the Dedication Ceremony honoring two once enslaved individuals
Nan: Born ca. 1735
Bess: Born ca. 1747
We will be honoring them at the intersection of Quincy Street & 10th Street North at the Arlington Central Library.
Learn more about their story on the AHS events webpage: https://arlhist.org/event/memorializing-the-enslaved-of-arlington-stumbling-stone-dedication-at-central-library/
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Arlington VA Public Library, Central Library 1015 N Quincy St,Arlington,VA,United States
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