The Black Heritage Museum of Arlington Virginia is pleased to invite you as we honor legendary Civil Rights hero, Mrs. Joan Trumpauer Mulholland. The event will be held at the Black Heritage Museum Of Arlington (3045 B Columbia Pike Arlington Virginia,22204). April 29th, 5:00- 7:00pm.
Queen City was once a thriving African American neighborhood in Arlington complete with its own fire department. The original residents of Queen City were descendents of the residents of Freedman’s … Continued
Fox5 segment—Dr. Scott Edwin Taylor, esteemed director of our museum, shares several captivating insights on the rich Black history of Arlington.
BHMA Is Celebrating Women Women have always played an essential role in shaping history, but their accomplishments are often ignored or erased. During Women’s History Month, the Black Heritage Museum … Continued
It’s Black History Month, and ARTICO is taking you to the African American Heritage Museum in Arlington, VA, to uncover important past stories.
The Black Heritage Museum of Arlington is partnering with WETA, Arlington Public Library and American Masters for this event. Free registration required.
This year’s Black History Month comes upon us with some great progress. Ketanji Brown Jackson is now the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court. Maryland has elected their first Black Governor, Wes Moore. And the NFL’s Super Bowl will have two Black quarterbacks for the first time.
As I look back on 2022, I can’t help but reflect on how our lives have changed. The Covid-19 global pandemic brought loss and pain to so many of us. And for almost all of us, our lives, family time, work and even how we interact with one another has changed.
On April 20, 1861, Robert E Lee resigned his commission in the US Army and shortly thereafter entered into confederate military service. By the end of May 1861, union troops … Continued
School Desegregation In Arlington The first public schools in Arlington County, Virginia (then known as Alexandria County) were established in 1870: the Columbia and Walker schools, which were for whites … Continued