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Yet more pictures from the ribbon cutting of The Black Heritage Museum of Arlington thanks to friend and awesome local photographer Alex Sakes. I have a photo in there, but why do I always look so angry in my candid shots? Is this what they call "resting B* face"?
The grand re-opening of The Black Heritage Museum of Arlington last week really was great. I got to meet Joan Mulholland (center), a Freedom Rider of the 1960's civil rights movement and supporter of the museum.
The grand opening of the new Columbia Pike Partnership and The Black Heritage Museum of Arlington was so fun, educational, and a great opportunity to meet new people.
Such a great turnout at a wonderful new space for the Columbia Pike Partnership and The Black Heritage Museum of Arlington ! Joan Mulholland was present, along with Dr. Scott Taylor pulling off a bright orange polo! It looks like all the exhibits have managed to fit!
I’ve been very proud to serve on the Columbia Pike Partnership Community Advisory Council and was so happy to celebrate their new home today — and that of the The Black Heritage Museum of Arlington. What an extraordinary group to be with today — feeling humble and grateful.
It was a great afternoon to celebrate the Ribbon Cutting for the new home for the The Black Heritage Museum of Arlington at the Columbia Pike Partnership
Picture is with Scott Taylor and Kim Phillip. And with the crowd. Great event--real history is honest and true and includes all of our history, not just the good news. That's our real heritage and that's part of why I was honored to be there and.... part of why I am serving and running with a full heart, today.
Congratulations for the recognition, The Black Heritage Museum of Arlington and Scott Taylor!
Scott and team are some of the hardest working charity volunteers I've met, and they have true perseverance through all of the location changes the museum has gone through - fingers crossed they can get a permanent home soon!
We all have a role in accomplishing that by donating to them and helping scout affordable space for a non-profit.
Discover Black history in Arlington on a walk to honor Juneteenth led by Craig Syphax, a board member and former president of the Black Heritage Museum of Arlington and a member of the well-known Syphax family. Sign up now!
Sun, June 19, 2022 | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
The Juneteenth Black Heritage Walk is presented by WalkArlington in partnership with The Black Heritage Museum of Arlington and Columbia Pike Partnership.
Free with RSVP:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/walkarlington-presents-juneteenth-black-heritage-walk-tickets-354771219267
Studying black history is so important because it provides context and a deeper understanding of the issues African Americans still face today. Many of the current political and social issues stem from unresolved issues from the past. I recently found a resource that discusses these issues and politics from a historical perspective, and I thought I’d share. It’s a book and upcoming documentary titled The Revolution Generation: How Millennials Can Save America and the World. It introduces the concept of the four turnings in a society. This essentially conveys the idea that history repeats itself and we should learn from the past. This film highlights many political movements from each generation such as voting rights, Indigenous rights, Black Lives Matter, etc. Each generation has played a role in getting us to where we are today, and younger generations are learning from that work and applying it to present-day activism. This film comes out on April 22nd, and I can’t wait. If you’re interested in learning more and joining the conversation, I linked the trailer below!
Celebrate by supporting literal black history. Dr. Taylor of The Black Heritage Museum of Arlington gives a great presentation of the many MANY historic black neighborhoods that Arlington used to contain.
Join National Landing BID for a virtual discussion on the development of African American communities in Arlington County. This discussion will highlight stories of the original creators and innovators who helped build, shape and influence not only the Green Valley community, but also the greater Arlington community, despite the laws of Virginia that often denied them access to the educational, financial and land purchasing opportunities to enable them to compete on level playing ground.
Reclaiming the Lost Identity of Arlington County Through the Lens of Green Valley
Thurs, Feb 24 | 12-1pm | virtual
Learn more:
https://nationallanding.org/do/reclaiming-the-lost-identity-of-arlington-county-through-the-lens-of-green-valley
The Black Heritage Museum of Arlington
Scott Taylor is a third generation Arlingtonian, and the president of The Black Heritage Museum of Arlington. Check out this spotlight to learn more about his story.
http://ow.ly/nVLi50HOc6u
Have you visited The Black Heritage Museum of Arlington yet? BHMA shines a spotlight on the Black history of Arlington County and the capital region where you can learn about the history of Freedman's Village, desegregation of Virginia public schools, Arlington House, Johnson's Hill (now Arlington View), Green Valley, High View Park-Hall’s Hill, Queen City and more.
Learn more and plan your next visit:
https://bit.ly/3gqaIxi
📍 2611 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204
🗓️ Open Thursdays (3-6 PM) and Saturdays (2-5 PM)
Learn more about Arlington's first integrated public school from The Black Heritage Museum of Arlington
It is the last day to pick up your free Amos Paul Kennedy, Jr., letterpressed cards at the Bozman Government Center. Starting September 9th, you can get them at the The Black Heritage Museum of Arlington.
"A Tribute to the Desegregation of Arlington Lunch Counters" will soon move from Bozman Government Center to The Black Heritage Museum of Arlington. You have one more week to pick up your free letterpressed cards at Bozman Government Center.
Arlington Arts visiting artist Amos Paul Kennedy, Jr. made seven letterpressed cards to honor the 60th anniversary of the seven lunch counter sit-ins that took place in Arlington between June 9 –22, 1960. The sit-ins were peaceful protests that challenged widespread segregation policies.
All seven cards are available in the lobby of the Bozman Government Center until Sept. 7. On Sept. 9, they will be at the Black Heritage Museum of Arlington.
Location: Ellen M. Bozman Government Center (until Sept. 7)
2100 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201
Fee: Free
Location: Black Heritage Museum of Arlington (beginning Sept. 9)
2611 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204
Fee: Free
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