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  • 250 Years of Medal Design in America

    Robbins Library 700 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, United States

    Join us for a fascinating discussion with Alex Krapf, First Vice President of the American Numismatic Society, about the evolution of medal design in America. Krapf’s talk will span 250 years of history, from the first American medal commissioned by Benjamin Franklin, to the classically inspired designs of 19th-century and the bold innovations of the […]

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  • Pedestals and Poetry

    Robbins Library 700 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, United States

    Poets will present their works inspired by artist Chris Frost’s “Unseen/Unforgotten: A Remembrance of Menotomy’s Everyday Defenders, 1775,” an art installation that commemorates the 250 anniversary of the American Revolution in Arlington. Attendees will visit the pedestals at the library in Robbins Memorial Garden and hear artist Chris Frost speak about the project. Featured poets […]

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