BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENTS

 
Black History Month Gospel Concert and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at
Walter Reed Community Center

Celebrate Black History Month on Wednesday, February 9 at Walter 
Reed Community Center with a Gospel concert from members of the 
Macedonia Baptist Church!
 
The concert starts at 11:00am, and will 
give expression to the spiritual values of African American 
culture. Performances will be enriched by Minister of Music David 
Nelson who will lead a discussion on the historical significance of 
each song.
 
Come early for a ribbon cutting ceremony, hot chocolate, 
and cookies in the Walter Reed café.
 
Arlington County Board  Chairman Chris Zimmerman will introduce the Gospel choir and 
commemorate the redesigned entrance features at Walter Reed, 
including the installation of a solid steel picket fence and a new 
entrance sign, will take place just before the concert.
 
 
 
Black History Month Celebration

Wednesday, February 16
10:30 a.m. – Noon
Walter Reed Center
2909 16th St., S., Arlington, VA 22204

The contribution of African Americans to Arlington's history is the theme of
this year's celebration of Black History month. A short film on Freedman's
Village, a discussion of the Black Heritage Museum and the report of a study
of black businesses in Arlington and how they were affected by integration
are just some of the highlights of this program.

There is a small fee for lunch. If you want to stay for lunch, be sure to
make your reservation by Monday, February 14,by calling 703-228-0951.