# Event Details - **Event Name**: America 250: Arlington National Cemetery-An Historical Overview - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 30 Jun, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Tue, 30 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: Dive into the rich history of the place that became America's most sacred shrine.About this EventArlington National Cemetery, one of America's most important historical landmarks, is best known for its more than 300,000 graves and famous monuments. Before this beautiful spot on the Potomac became a cemetery, it had a story entwined with the early history of some of Virginia's first families including the Custises, Lees, and Washingtons. Hear author Cynthia Parzych present the backstory of this iconic spot and highlight some of the stories of the people who lived and were buried on the land that’s become Arlington National Cemetery.Admission FreeRSVP: www.bristollib.com, 860.584.7787 x 3, or ask a librarian!Born and educated in Connecticut, Cynthia Parzych is a writer, book publisher, and editor. She lives in Glastonbury, Connecticut, in a house built in 1693, where she runs her publishing company. She has expertise in the history of the American History, the Civil War, European History, and World War I and II and produces books on many topics including military history. She has led historic tours of battle sites in the United States and Europe. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bristol/america-250-arlington-national-cemetery-an-historical-overview/100001987451367541 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 18+ - door_time: 2026-06-30T22:15:00Z - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Bristol Public Library - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Bristol - **state**: CT - **country**: United States - **location**: Bristol Public Library - **lat**: 41.6738287 - **long**: -72.94212829999998 - **full address**: Bristol Public Library, 5 High Street, Bristol, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: America 250: Arlington National Cemetery-An Historical Overview - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/388fccb925843e1c0da1570384e3824f25145fcd1f179d88f4cfce4695514d1b-rimg-w900-h500-dcdcd5d3-gmir.jpg?v=1776657083 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is America 250: Arlington National Cemetery-An Historical Overview being held? - **A:** America 250: Arlington National Cemetery-An Historical Overview takes place on Tue, 30 Jun, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Tue, 30 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Bristol Public Library, 5 High Street, Bristol, United States. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for America 250: Arlington National Cemetery-An Historical Overview? - **A:** America 250: Arlington National Cemetery-An Historical Overview is strictly for guests aged 18 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 18 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing America 250: Arlington National Cemetery-An Historical Overview? - **A:** America 250: Arlington National Cemetery-An Historical Overview is organized by Bristol Public Library. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** America 250: Arlington National Cemetery-An Historical Overview is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bristol, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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