# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Memorializing the Enslaved of Arlington: Stumbling Stone Dedication at Central Library
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm
- **Event Description**: 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/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/arlington/memorializing-the-enslaved-of-arlington-stumbling-stone-dedication-at-central-library/200030741964415
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Arlington
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Arlington VA Public Library
- **lat**: 38.88375
- **long**: -77.10728
- **full address**: Arlington VA Public Library, Central Library 1015 N Quincy St,Arlington,VA,United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Memorializing the Enslaved of Arlington: Stumbling Stone Dedication at Central Library being held?
  - **A:** Memorializing the Enslaved of Arlington: Stumbling Stone Dedication at Central Library takes place on Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Arlington VA Public Library, Central Library 1015 N Quincy St,Arlington,VA,United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Memorializing the Enslaved of Arlington: Stumbling Stone Dedication at Central Library?
  - **A:** Memorializing the Enslaved of Arlington: Stumbling Stone Dedication at Central Library is organized by Arlington Historical Society.

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