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.
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By late 1861, US troops had completed the construction of numerous fortifications in Arlington to defend Washington DC. While the forts had a military purpose, they also became beacons of freedom to thousands of refugees fleeing slavery.
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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.
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This map shows the population growth in Arlington specifically between 2000 and 2020. Like in the 20th century, most of the population increase is centered around the metro stations.
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The Arlington County logo changed in 2021 from a representation of Arlington House to a map of the original D.C. borders, with Arlington County shaded a dark blue.
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A recent map of Arlington’s various neighborhoods. Some of the names correlate with farms or businesses that were once prominent in the area.
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Commissioned by the Arlington County Department of Community Affairs in 1983, this map closely resembles the 1975 map but highlights key differences, such as population growth and shifts in the business landscape.
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This map was created by the Arlington County Department of Environmental Affairs showing the population distribution as well as the locations of businesses—see the right-hand side of the legend.
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This map was created by Metro in 1968, showcasing not only the initial rail lines that were planned, but also future extensions—including one to Dulles Airport.
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Similar to the 1932 map, the 1944 map was created by the U.S. Department of the Interior and shows the transition of Arlington from a rural community to a more urbanized center.
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