Camp Casey Historical Marker Dedication
InBlack History, Civil War, Latest, VA250From 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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Cornelia B. Rose Jr.
A dedicated researcher, writer, and civic leader, Rose helped preserve the county’s story at a time when rapid development threatened to overshadow its past.

Arlington’s Bicentennial Celebration
The county’s Bicentennial parade—hailed as the largest in Northern Virginia—featured 107 entrants. It stepped off at 10 a.m. along North George Mason Drive, led by police motorcycles and closed by sheriff’s deputies on horseback. Bands, veterans, civic groups, and neighborhood organizations filled the route, turning the morning into a vivid display of community pride.

2025 Student History Contest Winners
As our nation approaches its 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence from Great Britain, we reflect upon the stories and places that have shaped its history. Arlington, a community with deep roots in the American narrative, has witnessed some significant moments that contributed to the story of our nation.









