Learn about the story of Arlington House, Freedman’s Village and the historic Black neighborhoods of Arlington.
The History of Arlington’s Black Community
Tricorn Craft & Being a Spy in George Washington’s Army
Make a tricorn craft and participate in a hands-on spy activity with historian Blake Lindsey from Fort C.F. Smith Park.
The Capitol Hillbillies
The Capitol Hillbillies bring the spirit of New Orleans to close out LibraryFest with a bang! Enjoy their blend of musical genres spanning the Delta blues to Appalachian country, as well as bluegrass, jazz, gospel and more American roots music.
All-Female Native American Dance Blend
The Washington DC-based All-Female Native American Traditional Dance Blend, representing Nehiyaw (Cree), Frog Lake First Nations, Omaha, Pueblo of Laguna, Diné-Navajo, Southern Cheyenne and Oglala Lakota Tribal nations, demonstrates the power of the women's Native American powwow dance styles and honors the families of MMWR through artistry for healing. The group uses traditional and contemporary powwow style beats to share stories, dance, and Native sound through movement and song.
Whiskey Before Breakfast
Enjoy traditional Celtic tunes from the 2023 WAMMIE Award-winning instrumental band, well-versed in the Irish folk and American bluegrass tradition.
Washington Revels Heritage Voices
The Washington Revels Heritage Voices is a multicultural, multigenerational community of performers who are committed to telling the American story through song. The group performs traditional American music, hymns and more. The group’s repertoire has expanded beyond the American Civil War period to include music from other events in American history, including the Civil Rights Movement.
Fort Washington Victorian Dance Society
Watch and learn period accurate dances from the 19th century. Got two left feet? Don't worry, the Fort Washington Victorian Dance Society will show you the ropes!
The Sunshine Gang
Jam out with the Sunshine Gang! Dance and sing along to their repertoire of classic rock tunes.
Rainbow Rock Band
Are you ready to rock the rainbow? Enjoy an interactive and family-friendly mix of musical genres ranging from folk, pop rock to rockabilly. The Rainbow Rock Band encourages all rainbow rockers, young and old, to participate in their show on the microphone or in their seat. Get ready to have fun!
The Art of Paper, Writing & Publishing
Join us for several live demonstrations and learn about the art of iron gall ink making, calligraphy, simple book binding methods and see a small-scale letter printing press. Artist Sarah Noreen Hurt will lead a demonstration every 30 minutes, discussing paper marbling as an art form while showing her process.