HistoryFest is History
HistoryFest is now history. However, its impact will continue to be felt as over 1,500 people came out to Kenmore Middle School to learn more about Arlington’s history.
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Entries by Peter Vaselopulos
Old Guard
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.
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AHS is going Batty
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Julia Sues for Freedom:
When Jessica mentioned that one enslaved woman went to court to sue for her freedom, and that her case went all the way to the US Supreme Court, I asked her for more information. In March 2025, Jessica obliged with links to the court documents and two articles on Julia Roberts v. Austin Adams and Anne Harding. AHS Board member (and lawyer) Sean Denniston gave me further guidance on locating legal documents online.
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Building Minds, Shaping Futures Exhibit
The innovative exhibit allows visitors to step into Arlington’s classrooms, past and present, exploring the history of public education in the county.
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History of Poetry in Arlington
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Virginia History Affiliates program.
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.
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The Passing of John Tuohy
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.
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Mobile Museum
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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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.
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