In 1774, on the advice of his friend George Mason, Washington decided to purchase two adjacent tracts of land in Arlington County. The area was heavily wooded, primarily hickory and oak. The price was 892 pounds or about $7.00 per acre. As a certified land surveyor, Washington planned to run the lines of the tracts and mark the boundaries more visibly. But fate would have it otherwise.
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I used to attend Friday board game nights at the Landing in the Crystal City underground starting in 2014. There was a large seating area with space for around 100 people, and it was often full from the board game nights and other people who met there. It was a great centrally located place with free parking, an indoor connection to the Crystal City Metro station, and a variety of food options indoors.
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The Arlington Historical Society hosted a SOLD-OUT banquet on the evening of October 14th at the historic Army-Navy Club. The banquet’s theme was “Telling America’s Story.”
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ABC members pushed for reforms like a county manager form of government, increased transparency, and fairer budgeting. They also promoted civic engagement and encouraged qualified candidates to run for office—often challenging the long-standing political machine.
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Today Chinese restaurants are very common in Arlington county. But what is considered the “first” Chinese restaurant in Arlington county? Early 1950s newspapers and ads reference a Family Tea House in Cherrydale, established by Jim Wing and his family. Newspapers called the Family Tea House a “landmark” and the first Chinese restaurant in the county.
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In the early days of the American Civil War (1861-1865), bravery did not always come from where one expected. Military ranks and West Point training did not always guarantee valor and prowess on the field of battle.
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