Tag: revolutionary war

• War Memorials

  

  This is Arlington’s Civil War memorial, which the town installed in 1887 to commemorate Arlingtonians who died fighting for the Union.

  Ray Bernoff

  May 5, 2019

  History, Objects, Places

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• Arlington Center

  

  If you’re visiting Arlington, the Center is a good place to start, especially if you’re on foot or on a bicycle. Come by some time.

  Ray Bernoff

  April 29, 2019

  History, Photos, Places

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• Old Burying Ground

  

  The Old Burying Ground’s most notable residents are Jason Russell and the 11 other revolutionists whom the British killed during the first day of the American Revolutionary War.

  Ray Bernoff

  April 23, 2019

  History, Photos, Places

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• Patriots’ Day Parade

  

  Every year on the 3rd Sunday in April, Arlington throws its Patriots’ Day Parade to commemorate the anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, the first battles of the American Revolutionary War.

  Ray Bernoff

  April 14, 2019

  Events, History

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