WalkArlington, in partnership with the Black Heritage Museum of Arlington and Columbia Pike Partnership, presents a Juneteenth Black Heritage Walk.

Discover Black heritage in Arlington on a walk to honor Juneteenth led by Craig Syphax, a board member and former president of the Black Heritage Museum of Arlington and a member of the well-known Syphax family.

This two-hour walk will take place along the Pike and will include a guided walk with stops at St. John’s Baptist Church, Freedman’s Village Bridge, and more. Along the route, Craig will discuss the history of some of these significant sites, in addition to his family’s deep-rooted history in and around Arlington. The walk will end at the Black Heritage Museum of Arlington, which participants can feel free to explore afterwards.

NEED TO KNOW
We’ll meet at the Towers Park sign near the back of the church, located at Columbia Pike & S. Scott St.

Do you enjoy walking or biking? Do you enjoy spending time in nature? If so, come meet with Bike and WalkArlington staff to learn more about volunteer opportunities with both organizations. Whether you’d like to help prepare customized bike routes, participate in community events with us, or serve as a bike or walk marshal for group rides and walks, there are many ways you can support our active transportation programs. It’s a great way to contribute to our community, meet new people, and have fun!

We will provide free refreshments and giveaways for those who attend.

We’ll be in the Campbell Room of Shirlington Library.

Please RSVP so we can be sure to have enough supplies and snacks for everyone.

Join BikeArlington and WalkArlington along the Custis Trail in Rosslyn. We’ll be handing out free bike lights, reflective vests, and other gear to help you be seen after sunset! Look for our table along the trail near the Rosslyn bikeometer (bike counter).

Join BikeArlington and WalkArlington along the Mt. Vernon Trail in National Landing. We’ll be handing out free bike lights, reflective vests, and other gear to help you be seen after sunset! Look for our table on the Mt. Vernon Trail just past the tunnel leaving the Water Park.

Join BikeArlington and WalkArlington at the Washington & Old Dominion Trail at Columbia Pike. We’ll be handing out free bike lights, reflective vests, and other gear to help you be seen after sunset!