Interview is a part of the County's "Smart Growth" documentation project.

Interview discusses Don Diamond's experience as a Civil Rights activist, including at the Arlington sit-ins.

Interview discusses Jackie Smith's experience as a member of the Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Arlington, Va..

Interview is a part of the County's "Smart Growth" documentation project.

Interview discusses James F. Almand's life growing up in Arlington, as well as his career as an attorney, Democratic legislator in the Virginia House of Delegates, and a Circuit Court judge.

Interview discusses Lilli Vincenz's life and activism with the Mattachine Society, Gay Women's Open House, and the Center for Creative Self Development.

"Arlington is the smallest, most densely populated county in the United States. Its destiny has been driven by its geographic proximity to Washington, D.C., and very important by the fact that most Potomac River crossings begin in the county. Initially part of a large land grant to Lord Fairfax before the Revolutionary War, what is now Arlington was ceded to help form the new federal government seat by the Commonwealth of Virginia in 1790. It remained...

Interview discusses Portia Haskins' experience growing up in segregated Arlington, Va., as well as her work as an activist during the Civil Rights Movement and as member of the Mount Salvation Black Church.

A theater performance that highlights the personal histories of historical Virginians & Arlingtonians. In most instances, actors read from primary sources such as letters & diaries. Some of the historical figures discussed included: Walter Raleigh, Thomas West, John Smith, John Custis, Daniel Park Custus, Frances Park, Benjamin Sebastian, Jonathan Swift and George Washington, among others.