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The Trail Is for All, but the Railroad Was Segregated

WOD Trail Sign

The Trail Is for All, but the Railroad Was Segregated--NOVA Parks remembers Virginia’s racist history.

NOVA Parks has installed a new interpretive sign in Arlington about how Jim Crow laws affected passengers taking the Washington & Old Dominion (W&OD) train line in the 1900s. The sign was officially unveiled on Saturday, Feb. 19 at the Caboose in Bluemont Park. Arlington County Board Chair Katie Cristol and NAACP Arlington Chapter President Julius D. Spain spoke at the ceremony, along with leaders from NOVA Parks' board, Michael Nardolilli, NOVA Parks Board/Emcee and Cate Magennis Wyatt, Chair, NOVA Parks.

Please visit The Connection Newspaper for the complete story.

 

Can You Conquer Climb UPton?

Take on the largest ropes course in the Mid-Atlantic with 90 elements across three challenge levels. Climb UPton is open weekends and holidays 10am-7pm through November 22.

Help Shape NOVA Parks' Next 5-Year Strategic Plan

NOVA Parks is developing its next strategic plan and wants to hear from the people who visit its parks, participate in programs, attend its events, and enjoy its facilities. Whether you visit often or occasionally, your feedback will help shape the future of NOVA Parks. Please take 5 minutes to share your input.