History and Heritage Events in Arlington County The following calendar is a compilation of Arlington history events sponsored by the Arlington Historical Society, the Arlington County Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources, or other organizations. Information is subject to change. November ENCAMPMENT OF THE 3RD U.S. REGULAR INFANTRY Sat., November 8 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Drop in and visit with the 3rd US Infantry as we celebrate Veteran's Day (a few days early). Enlisted for 5 years at $13 a month, the Regular Units were the professional backbone of the largely volunteer armies of the Civil War. Visit in camp with both military and civilian reeanctors while they portray everyday life. Presentations including military drilling and equipment, cooking, and ladies activities will occur throughout the day. A program of the Arlington County Conservation & Interpretation Section. For more information: 703-243-4342. Free. No registration needed. Location: Meet at Fort C.F. Smith Park, 2411 N. 24th Street, Arlington, VA 22207 AMERICAN INDIAN HERITAGE MONTH CAMPFIRE Sat., November 8 6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Families. Register children and adults. Children must be accompanied by adult. The whole family is invited to join us for lots of old-fashioned fun. Celebrate American Indian Heritage Month by learning about the culture of some of the previous residents of Virginia. This engaging program will be filled with entertaining activities, which may include stories, special animal guests, games, songs, and of course treats like s'mores. A program of the Arlington County Conservation & Interpretation Section. For more information call 703-228-6535. $3 fee payable on the day of the program. Registration required, register on-line or call 703-228-4747. Program #612575H Location: Meet at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road, Arlington, VA 22204 CAPTAIN JOHN SMITH'S 1608 TRIP UP THE POTOMAC Sun., November 9 2:00 p.m. A talk by Charles Clark, Arlington County historian. Free. Information: 703-385-8414. Location: Fairfax Museum & Visitor Center, 10209 Main Street, Fairfax, VA. CIVIL WAR DISCOVERY SERIES: Civil War Artillery (For Kids) Wed., November 12 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Ages 7 to 11. Learn to work as a team to load and aim a replica Civil War cannon. We’ll talk about the different types of artillery used in the Civil War and "bombard" a replica fortification. A program of the Arlington County Conservation & Interpretation Section. For more information: 703-243-4342. $5 fee payable on the day of the program. Registration required, register on-line or call 703-228-4747. Program #613112B Location: Fort C.F. Smith Park, 2411 N. 24th Street, Arlington, VA 22207 JOINT ARLINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY & ARLINGTON HERITAGE ALLIANCE MEETING Thurs., November 13 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.* Members and the general public are welcome to attend AHS meetings. The topic of this joint meeting of the Arlington Historical Society and the Arlington Heritage Alliance will be the Arlington Lustron, the recent trip to the Museum of Modern Art Exhibit featuring the Arlington Lustron home, and the future disposition of the house. Location: Arlington Central Library Auditorium, 1015 North Quincy St., Arlington, VA *Please note the change in time from our usual 7:30p.m. start time. December AURORA HILLS HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE Sat., December 6 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Shop for unique gifts from local vendors and artisans at the Aurora Hills Women’s Club third annual "Holiday Boutique"! All proceeds to benefit the Hume School (Arlington Historical Museum) building fund. Location: Calvary United Methodist Church, 2315 S. Grant St. (corner of S. 23rd St. near Crystal City) CIVIL WAR DISCOVERY: YOU'RE IN THE ARMY NOW! (For Kids) Sat., December 6 9 AM - 10:00 AM Ages 7-11. A program of the Arlington County Conservation & Interpretation Section. Enlist in a Civil War army! Using replica wood rifles you'll learn to "Load in Nine Times," and how to march and fire as a well-drilled unit. For more information: 703-243-4342. $5 fee payable on the day of the program. Registration required, register on-line or call 703-228-4747. Register child only. Program #622702A Location: Meet at Fort C.F. Smith Park, 2411 N. 24th Street, Arlington, VA 22207 CIVIL WAR FORTS VAN TOUR: FORTS OF SOUTH ARLINGTON Saturday, December 6 12:00 PM - 3 PM A program of the Arlington County Conservation & Interpretation Section. Ages 12 to adult. Register children and adults; children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Visit the locations and remaining earthworks of some of the forts built by the Union Army to protect Washington and Alexandria: Forts Scott and Barnard, and the reconstructed earthworks at Fort Ward in Alexandria. Learn about the men and equipment stationed at the forts and the reasons behind each fort’s location. Dress for the weather. Walking will be on mostly flat unpaved surfaces. For more information: 703-243-4342. $10 fee payable on the day of the program.Registration required, register on-line or call 703-228-4747. Program #622705B Location: Vans leave from Lubber Run Center, 300 N. Park Dr., Arlington, VA 22203. ARLINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY HOLIDAY RECEPTION Tues., December 16 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. AHS members are invited to our Holiday Reception at the museum. Enjoy holiday refreshments, meet other members, and hear about our plans for the upcoming year. Location: Arlington Historical Museum, 1805 S. Arlington Ridge Road, Arlington, VA 22202 TUMULTUOUS TEAS Tues., December 16 7 PM - 8 PM A program of the Arlington County Conservation & Interpretation Section. Today is the 235th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party. Join us as we discuss this historical political protest, over a cup of tea of course. We’ll also take a look at the history and intricacies of this controversial drink while we sample a variety of teas. B.Y.O.M (Bring Your Own Mug). $5 fee payable on the day of the program. For more information call 703-228-6535. Registration required, register on-line or call 703-228-4747. Program #624514I Location: Meet at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Rd, Arlington, VA, 22204