Thursday, April 1, 2010

You Are Invited to Celebrate 200 Years of Columbia Pike

Please Join Us at the Kick-off Celebration of Columbia Pike's 200th Anniversary
 
 
Monday, April 12, 2010
6:00 p.m.

 
The Salsa Room
(formerly known as Cecilia's)
2619 Columbia Pike
Arlington,VA 22204
 
This FREE event commemorates the Congressional
 
Charter of April 12, 1810 which established the Columbia Turnpike Co. for the construction of the Pike. The program speakers will discuss the rich history of Columbia Pike from the days of the Civil War to today's culturally diverse urban community, and the dynamic revitalization that is currently underway.
 
 
Event Speakers:
  • Sara Collins, Arlington historian and Columbia Pike expert
  • Dr. Talmadge Williams of the Black Heritage Museum of Arlington;
  • Todd Endo of the Urban Alternative;  and Arlington County Board
  • Chris Zimmerman, Arlington County Board Vice-Chairman
Special Performance by:
The Columbia Pike Community Chorus.
 
Please RSVP online by clicking here.

6:00 p.m. - Doors open - Welcome
6:30 p.m. - Program
7:30 p.m. - Cake cutting/reception and a cash bar.

The event is sponsored by The Salsa Room and the Arlington Community Federal Credit Union.

Chef Natoli of the Arlington Career Center's Culinary Arts and Sciences Program will be preparing a not-to-be-missed PIKE 200 Birthday Cake.
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