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George Washington Parke Custis (2021)

AnnetteDecember 9, 2021

Columnist, author, and local historian Charlie Clark discusses his recently released book: "George Washington Parke Custis: A Rarefied Life in America's First Family." Custis was raised at Mount Vernon by George and Martha Washington. Young “Wash” a... Read More...

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Four Mile Run Pollution in 1949

AnnetteDecember 3, 2021

This is a film produced by the Izaak Walton League showing the ecological threat faced by Four Mile Run in 1949. Founded in 1922, the Izaak Walton League is one of America’s oldest and most successful conservation organizations. It is the only organ... Read More...

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Stories of Life: Brenda Cox

AnnetteDecember 3, 2021

This Stories of Life episode features Brenda Cox, long time Arlington, Virginia resident. She describes growing up in Arlington in the 50's and 60's, life in segregated Arlington, and her work serving older adults in the community. This video was... Read More...

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Stories of Life: Mary Margaret Whipple

AnnetteDecember 3, 2021

This Stories of Life episode features Mary Margaret Whipple, Arlington resident and former Democratic member of the Senate of Virginia, who talks about how her interest in public service led to leadership roles in County and State government. She d... Read More...

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Stories of Life: Emma Violand-Sanchez

AnnetteDecember 3, 2021

This Stories of Life episode features Dr. Emma Violand-Sanchez, proud immigrant, educator, former Arlington SchoolBoard member, and Dream Project founder. She talks about being an Arlington Public School educator and serving on the Arlington School ... Read More...

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Arlington’s Naming Centennial

AnnetteDecember 3, 2021

The ceremony commemorating "Arlington’s Naming Centennial: 1920-2020: Looking Both Ways" was held on November 19, 2021. The Arlington County Board, the County Manager, State Delegates of the Virginia General Assembly, and community leaders came toge... Read More...

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How the Internet Began in Arlington

AnnetteDecember 3, 2021

You may know that the Internet was, in fact, created in Arlington in the 1970s. The technology was developed by the Defense Department's Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA), now known as DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency). The... Read More...

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USS Arlington Returns to Home Port (2013)

AnnetteDecember 3, 2021

Five years after its keel was laid down the USS Arlington finally sailed into its home port of Norfolk Virginia where it was commissioned into active service in the United States Navy. It was a memorable and moving beginning to what Arlington offici... Read More...

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History of the Syphax Family (2020)

AnnetteDecember 3, 2021

This video is a recording of a virtual event with Steve Hammond for Mount Vernon. Genealogist and family historian Steve Hammond discussed his Syphax family lineage and its connections to historic sites, including Mount Vernon, Abingdon, and Decatur... Read More...

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Document Arlington: The Spirit of Nauck (2016)

AnnetteDecember 2, 2021

This video describes the Nauck/Green Valley Community, past and present. It features, Dr. Alfred Taylor, author and educator; Portia Clark, President of the Green Valley Civic Association; Charlie Clark, local historian and journalist; Jay Fissette,... Read More...

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