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Latest News and Stories
September 16, 2026

Camp Casey Historical Marker Dedication

InBlack History, Civil War, Latest, VA250

From 1863 to 1865, Camp Casey in Arlington served as the camp of organization for the only two regiments raised in the County during the Civil War – the Second and Twenty-Third United States Colored Troops (USCT).

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September 12, 2026

Presidential Panel

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July 8, 2026

Ayers Hardware Store Closing

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June 15, 2026

Preserving Arlington’s Historic Landscape Through an Open and Public Process

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May 14, 2026

What’s Your Story?

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Julia Sues for Freedom:

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Building Minds, Shaping Futures Exhibit

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The Arlington Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to collecting, preserving, interpreting, and sharing the history of Arlington County. It relies solely on membership dues and donations to support the Arlington Historical Museum and Ball-Sellers House.

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The Arlington Historical Museum
1805 S Arlington Ridge Rd, Arlington, VA 22202
703-892-4204 ext. 800
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5620 3rd St S, Arlington, VA 22204
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E-mail us: info@arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org
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Arlington Historical Society
P.O. Box 100402
Arlington, Virginia 22210-3402

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