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Old Guard

May 4, 2026

The Commander-in-Chief's Guard (CINC Guard), officially Company A, 4th Battalion, 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment ("The Old Guard"), is an elite Army unit based at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Arlington, Virginia.

Building Minds, Shaping Futures Exhibit

April 27, 2026

The innovative exhibit allows visitors to step into Arlington’s classrooms, past and present, exploring the history of public education in the county.

Building Minds, Shaping Futures

April 14, 2026

The innovative exhibit allows visitors to step into Arlington’s classrooms, past and present, exploring the history of public education in the county.

Virginia History Affiliates program.

March 31, 2026

The Arlington Historical Society announces they have joined the newly launched Virginia History Affiliates program. Organized and funded by the Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC), the professional museum collective is designed to connect historical sites, history museums, and related organizations of all sizes from across the Commonwealth.

The Passing of John Tuohy

March 21, 2026

John Hugh Tuohy passed on March 15, 2026, at the age of 72. He was a licensed CPA, Deputy Treasurer for Arlington County Government, and a long-time Civil War reenactor. He had a distinguished career in public service, including serving as CFO for the City of Falls Church before he moved to the Treasurer's Office in Arlington.

Mobile Museum

March 4, 2026

Arlington residents will have a unique opportunity to step inside Virginia’s Revolutionary past when the VA250 Mobile Museum Experience arrives at Arlington’s HistoryFest on Saturday, May 9, at Kenmore Middle School.

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