“A Guide to the African American Heritage of Arlington County, Virginia” is now in print and available online from the County’s Historic Preservation Program. The full-color, 64-page work is a much-expanded version of the original guide published in 2001 as part of the County’s bicentennial celebration. The original booklet was in such demand that print copies ran out several years ago.

The updated publication, written and designed by County historic preservation planner John Liebertz, features captivating new information about African American historic neighborhoods, sites, buildings and people. Rare historic photographs, maps, letters and first-hand personal accounts highlight both the courage and trials of African American Arlingtonians.

The guide can be downloaded as a free pdf. Free print copies are available while supplies last at:

Arlington Historic Preservation Program Office, 2100 Clarendon Blvd., Suite 700
Arlington Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, 1100 N. Glebe Blvd., Suite 1500

Reference copies may be viewed at all Arlington Public Library locations.

The new booklet was made possible in part by a $3,000 matching grant from the Virginia Department of Historic Resources.

(taken from Arlington County Press Release)