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Secrets of Arlington National Cemetery (2016)

AnnetteFebruary 18, 2020

Part of the Virginia Time Travel series, a presentation by historian Charles Mills on the history of the cemetery from its founding during the Civil War to the present day. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LhRE-3YWwY ... Read More...

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Voices from the Tomb (2011)

AnnetteFebruary 18, 2020

Montgomery College was granted special behind-the-scenes access to the Tomb Guards and Arlington National Cemetery in order to capture the painstaking preparation and rigorous testing that each Tomb Guard must undergo. The documentary features inte... Read More...

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Arlington Oral History: Barbara Donnellan (2015)

AnnetteFebruary 18, 2020

Retired County Manager Barbara Donnellan remembers her three decades serving Arlington County Virginia and her final five years as County Manager. Ms Donnellan was interviewed by Library Director Diane Kresh and Chief Information Officer Jack Be... Read More...

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Arlington Oral History: Susan Bell (2016)

AnnetteFebruary 18, 2020

Susan Bell is the retired Department Director for Arlington County Community Planning, Housing and Development. Bell worked for the County from 1983-2011 and oversaw some of the most dramatic changes in Arlington's history. Ms Bell is interviewe... Read More...

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Arlington Oral History: Robert Brosnan (2015)

AnnetteFebruary 18, 2020

Robert "Bob" Brosnan, retired director of Arlington County's Department of Community Planning, Housing and Development, is interviewed about his years in Arlington Virginia and the changes he witnessed over three decades. Brosnan was interviewed ... Read More...

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“Arlington Remembers” The Great War (2018)

AnnetteFebruary 18, 2020

A commemoration of Arlington's involvement in World War I and the Arlingtonians who served their country. A presentation of the Arlington Historical Society in Support of Arlington's World War I Commemoration Task Force featuring Dr. Mark Benbow ... Read More...

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The Arlington House (2016)

AnnetteFebruary 18, 2020

A look at the Greek revival style mansion located on the grounds of Arlington National Cemetery that was once the home of Confederate Army General Robert E. Lee. https://youtu.be/fowBVqmOb70 ... Read More...

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Arlington’s Forts (2016)

AnnetteFebruary 18, 2020

Cole Trudo is a teenager living in Arlington County who came to wonder why the local dog park was named, "Fort Ethan Allen Dog Park." Upon pursuing the answer to his question, discoveries revealed a deep-rooted history pertaining to a ring of forts... Read More...

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Edwin Bearss on Arlington Virginia in the Civil War (2011)

AnnetteFebruary 18, 2020

Civil War historian and author Edwin Bearss speaks on Arlington, Virginia's role in the Civil War. The talk was one of the monthly free public presentations on Arlington history provided by the Arlington Historical Society. This event was held on S... Read More...

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