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SUMMARY:Remembering Little Saigon
DESCRIPTION:Explore and Learn about the Little Saigon Area of 
 Clarendon\n\nIn partnership with local writer Kim O'Connell\, Arlington 
 County's Historic Preservation\, the Arlington Art Truck\, the Center for 
 Local History.\n\nAfter the fall of Saigon on April 30\, 1975\, the 
 Clarendon neighborhood witnessed a large influx of Vietnamese refugees who 
 settled there. The neighborhood\, known as Little Saigon\, became a vibrant 
 hub of Vietnamese commerce and social activity and reached its peak during 
 the late 1970s to mid-1980s. In recognition of the 50th anniversary of the 
 fall of Saigon\, come learn about the history of Little Saigon and hear the 
 stories of those whose lives were shaped by it. \n\nThe program agenda is 
 as follows:\n\n\n	10:00 a.m - Little Saigon Walking Tour\, led by Kim 
 O'Connell (registration required)\n	11:00 a.m. - 12 p.m. - a short program 
 led by Historic Preservation\, with an introduction to the upcoming marker 
 to commemorate Little Saigon\, and brief remarks by local community members 
 to share their experiences  \n	12:00 p.m - Little Saigon Walking Tour\, led 
 by Kim O'Connell (registration required)\n	Community partners will be 
 tabling for the duration of the event\, including: \n	\n		Arlington Public 
 Library\n		Charlie Clark Center for Local History \n		Arlington County 
 Historic Preservation\n		Arlington Art Truck \n		Northern Virginia 
 Community College \n	\n	\n\n\nLocation: This program will take place 
 outside of the Clarendon Metro Station\, 3100 Wilson Blvd\, Arlington\, VA 
 22201.\n\nREGISTRATION REQUIRED for the walking tours. Please use the links 
 above to register.\n\nPart of Arlington Public Library's celebration of 
 Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month.\n\nFor more 
 information\, please email LibraryPrograms@arlingtonva.us
LOCATION:Clarendon Metro Station\, 3100 Wilson Blvd\, Arlington\, VA 22201\, *Off-Site
ORGANIZER;CN="Brittany Veland":MAILTO:bveland@arlingtonva.us
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture, History
CONTACT;CN="Brittany Veland":MAILTO:bveland@arlingtonva.us
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URL:https://arlingtonva.libcal.com/event/14436100
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