As the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding, the Memorializing the Enslaved in Arlington Project in conjunction with the Center for Local History invites you to help tell a more complete American story. African American family histories—shaped by enslavement, emancipation, resilience, and community—are essential to understanding that story.
This Genealogy Workshop: “Black History Revealed: Expanding the American Story with African American Genealogy” is a free, half-day interactive workshop free to the public that is designed to help participants uncover, reclaim, and preserve African American family histories using proven research strategies and essential genealogical tools. Please bring your laptop or smartphone.
Join interactive workshops to beter understand the place of African American family histories in the American (and Arlington) story.
Learn how to use essential tools and records in the morning then work on your own family research in afternoon breakout sessions–all guided by genealogy experts, courtesy of a Virginia Humanities grant to the Memorializing the Enslaved in Arlington project.
<h3>Morning Session (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM): Foundations &amp; Tools:</h3>
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<li>Getting Started with Genealogy: Four Steps to Uncovering Your Family History</li>
<li>10 Essential Tools for Tracing African American Ancestry</li>
</ul>
<h3>Lunch Break (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM)</h3>
<h3>Afternoon Breakout Workshops (1:00 PM – 2:30 PM): Your Family History Research in Action</h3>
Participants will in small breakout groups organized by experience level:
<ul>
<li>Beginner – Learning where to start and tracing families back to the 1870 census.</li>
<li>Advanced/Brick Walls – Reconstruct the post-emancipation generation (circa 1865–1870) using census records, Freedmen’s Bureau materials, and related sources and applying targeted strategies to address complex research challenges and explore slavery-era records.</li>
</ul>
Each breakout is facilitated by professional genealogists, with additional support available to help participants navigate records, evaluate evidence, and develop next steps.
Presenters Include: Andre Kearns, Lisa Fanning, Tyrone Goodwyn, and Luke Alexander from Black Ancestries, a genealogy research and storytelling firm dedicated to helping people of African descent uncover, celebrate, and preserve their family histories.Register here: <a href="https://arlingtonva.libcal.com/event/17194726" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">arlingtonva.libcal.com/event/17194726</a>

Local Event: Genealogy Workshop: Black History Revealed

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Genealogy Workshop: Black History Revealed

As the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding, the Memorializing the Enslaved in Arlington Project in...

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The Alexandria A Cappella Collective is excited to announce that registration is open for the ’26-’27 season of its youth chorus, Capital Force! Students learn barbershop from top educators and will perform locally and on the Barbershop Harmony Society International stage at Virginia Beach in February in the beautiful Sandler Center for the Performing Arts.Join the kickoff rehearsal

The kickoff meeting on October 18 includes voice placement, an informal audition, vocal warm-ups, and singing together. You will also learn about the season’s dates and rehearsal expectations. Interested singers are welcome to register and try the first rehearsal before deciding whether to join.
Who can join?
Capital Force welcomes singers in grades 7-12 from the Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia area. Seventh graders are considered on a case-by-case basis with a recommendation from a parent and teacher.
Location and registration
Rehearsals take place in Alexandria. For participant safety, the exact rehearsal location is emailed to registered participants. Capital Force is supported in part by a grant from the Alexandria Commission for the Arts. Questions to info@aaccsings.org. For more information and registration go to <a href="https://sites.google.com/view/capital-force-youth-chorus/home" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">sites.google.com/view/capital-force-youth-chorus/home</a>

Local Event: Capital Force Youth Chorus Kickoff

Old Town Alexandria

Capital Force Youth Chorus Kickoff

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Little Theatre of Alexandria

The Little Theatre of Alexandria's 2026–27 season continues with the romantic musical She Loves Me, running October 17 – November 7, 2026.
In a charming 1930s European perfumery, shop clerks Georg and Amalia can't stand each other. They bicker across the counter by day, never suspecting that each is the anonymous pen pal the other has been falling for by letter. As the holidays approach and the mystery unravels, two unlikely sweethearts discover that love may have been right in front of them all along. Set to a lush, witty score, it's the same timeless story that inspired the film You've Got Mail.
Book by Joe Masteroff Music by Jerry Bock Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick Based on the play Parfumerie by Miklós László
Directed and choreographed by Mitchell Aiello, with music direction by Isabel Hernandez-Cata. Produced by Eleanore Tapscott and assistant produced by Cassie Cope.
Performances are Thursday through Saturday evenings at 8:00 PM and Sunday matinees at 2:00 PM at The Little Theatre of Alexandria, 600 Wolfe Street in Old Town Alexandria. Street parking.
Tickets are $36 (plus $4 service charge). All sales final; limited exchanges available. Box Office: <a href="tel:703-683-0496">703-683-0496</a>&nbsp;or <a href="https://ci.ovationtix.com/35489/production/1273687?performanceId=11801420" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">purchase tickets online.</a>

Local Event: Musical She Loves Me at Little Theatre of Alexandria

Alexandria

Musical She Loves Me at Little Theatre of...

The Little Theatre of Alexandria's 2026–27 season continues with the romantic musical She Loves Me, running October 17 –...

Musical She Loves Me at Little Theatre of Alexandria

National Academy of Sciences

This premier event honors and celebrates the prestigious incoming cohort of 22 ARCS MWC Scholars pursuing significant research in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) at our five partner universities (identified below). 
The event underscores the importance of ARCS MWC funding in today’s changing financial landscape for scientists and engineers. Moreover, the sustained technical leadership of our keynote speaker, an ARCS MWC Scholar Alum, illustrates the impact that ARCS support has on U.S. innovation, competitiveness, and national security. Attend this event to learn more about ARCS MWC and STEM philanthropy! 
A reception highlighted by a poster session showcasing each Scholar’s cutting-edge research will open the event. ARCS MWC is extremely pleased to welcome Dr. Gurpartap “GP” Sandhoo as the 2026 SAR keynote speaker. Dr. Sandhoo is the Director of the Space Development Agency and the Space Force Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Missile Warning and Tracking. A renowned national security and technology leader across the private and public sectors, he is a veteran of more than 36 years in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps. Dr. Sandhoo was an ARCS MWC Scholar during 1995-97 while he was earning his DSc at The George Washington University. In his keynote presentation, he will discuss his career and how ARCS made a difference, both while he was a scholar and now. Co-Presidents Julie Hohl and Jane Riddle say “Dr. Sandhoo’s career reflects the heights our Scholar Alums reach as leaders advancing U.S. competitiveness and national security, emphasizing the continuing importance of the ARCS MWC mission, particularly now given reduced U.S. funding for science and engineering.”
More information about the event and registration can be found at <a href="https://www.RSVPtoARCS-MWC.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.RSVPtoARCS-MWC.org</a>.ARCS MWC, chartered in 1968, has donated $9.3 million through 825 Scholar awards at its five local partner universities, forwarding 100% of corporate, foundation, and individual donations each year to chapter Scholars. ARCS MWC enables innovative STEM inventions in areas such as biomedical research, space exploration, and computing complexity (among others), advancing U.S. competitiveness.&nbsp;Contact: Co-Presidents Julie Hohl and Jane Riddle, <a href="mailto:mwcpresident@arcsfoundation.org">mwcpresident@arcsfoundation.org</a>

Local Event: ARCS Foundation® Metropolitan Washington Chapter 2026 Scholar Awards Reception 

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ARCS Foundation® Metropolitan Washington...

This premier event honors and celebrates the prestigious incoming cohort of 22 ARCS MWC Scholars pursuing significant research...

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Hayfield Community Park

This is a family-friendly memorial charity 5K race to help fight pancreatic cancer. Register now before the price increases on October 12th! Visit www.FilltheShoes.org for more info. Walkers welcome and there are tons of awards and prizes, so come on out on November 7th!

Local Event: 15th Annual Jack T. Farrar, Jr. "Fill the Shoes" 5K

Greater Alexandria

15th Annual Jack T. Farrar, Jr. "Fill the...

This is a family-friendly memorial charity 5K race to help fight pancreatic cancer. Register now before the price increases on...

15th Annual Jack T. Farrar, Jr. "Fill the Shoes" 5K

Fredericksburg Convention Center

Join us at the Fredericksburg Convention Center&nbsp;on November 14, 2026 for the Honey Teas and Sweet Treats Festival!All Tickets Include A Premium Experience!

General Admission (9:00am - 6:00pm)
<ul><li>True Honey Teas Canvas Tote Bag ($15 Value)</li><li>UNLIMITED TEA SAMPLING - All Blends!</li><li>Create Your Own Tea Bag Blend Experience</li><li>Chocolate &amp; Tea Pairing Experience with River Sea Chocolates</li><li>Tea Seminars/Classes</li><li>Small Business Marketplace Shopping Experience</li><li>Live Music</li><li>Instagram Photo Opportunities</li><li>And so much more!</li></ul>
VIP (9:00am - 10:00am)
<ul><li>Includes all General Admission benefits +</li><li>A VIP Badge with free enamel pin</li><li>1 hour early entry with greetings from CEO/Founder - Chris!</li><li>A Signature Tea Experience</li><li>Access to the VIP Lounge</li><li>Access to the Japanese Tea Ceremony</li><li>Entry to win +1 FREE VIP Ticket! (Winner Drawn November 1st)</li><li>Entry to win 1 Deluxe True Honey Tea Basket (Winner announced at Festival!)</li></ul>

Local Event: Honey Teas and Sweet Treats Festival / Hosted by True Honey Teas

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Fredericksburg

Honey Teas and Sweet Treats Festival / Hosted...

Join us at the Fredericksburg Convention Center on November 14, 2026 for the Honey Teas and Sweet Treats Festival!All Tickets...

Honey Teas and Sweet Treats Festival / Hosted by True Honey Teas

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