Join us at the Ball-Sellers House as we rediscover how, 250 years ago, the Fairfax militia prepared to fight the British. The Fairfax militia included men from what is now Arlington and protected all of Northern Virginia.
-- History Spotlight at 2:00. Local historian Kevin Vincent will give a brief talk about the muster, who from what is now Arlington would have served in it, what they were called to do, and what its historical significance is to the founding of our country.
-- Reenactors will show you how the militia would have dressed, lived, and prepared to protect Virginia against British attack.
-- Meet the muster clerk and sign up for duty protecting Alexandria and the county against the British crown.
-- Camp followers, the wives, mothers, and sisters, who followed the militia will show you the tools they used and the conditions they worked under to help feed, clothe, and take care of the men.
-- And more!
Come for the Muster, Stay for the tour of the c.1750 farmhouse, the Ball-Sellers House 5620 3rd St, South, Arlington.
More details:
https://arlhist.org/event/neighbors-in-arms-the-fairfax-muster/
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