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Falls Church, Virginia
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Tinner Hill was the birthplace of the first rural branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) in 1915, founded by local African American leaders to combat racial discrimination.
The Tinner Hill Arch is a monument within the park that commemorates the struggle for civil rights and the founding of the NAACP chapter.
The Tinner Hill Blues Festival celebrates the area's rich cultural heritage and its connection to the African American community's contributions to music.
The park is named after the Tinner family, who were prominent African American landowners and civil rights activists in the early 20th century.
The park is located within the Tinner Hill Historic District, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places for its cultural and historical significance.
