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Ceramics and History

For thousands of years, artists have used ceramics to document history. At the Arlington Historical Society bookstore, you can see a modern example of this tradition in the artwork created by AHS board member Jessica Kaplan.

Wish Wall

As we approach America’s 250th birthday in 2026, we invite you to reflect on what kind of future you hope to see for our country.

Membership Drive

We appreciate having you as a member of AHS! Your support and loyalty empower us to build knowledge of Arlington’s diverse history in our community. This year, your dues helped us renovate and create a new permanent exhibit at the AHS Museum, keep our two museums and monthly lecture series free, and upgrade our website.

MEA Website

Memorializing the Enslaved in Arlington now has its own website.

Museum Reopens

The Arlington Historical Society (AHS) Museum, after closing last summer for essential preservation and renovation work, reopened on Saturday, May 3, 2025.

Dedication Ceremony 4_6_2025

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The Arlington Historical Society 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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The Ball-Sellers House
5620 3rd St S, Arlington, VA 22204
703-577-7042
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E-mail us: info@arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org
Call us: 703-892-4204 ext. 800

Arlington Historical Society
P.O. Box 100402
Arlington, Virginia 22210-3402

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