Archive for category: Art & Architecture

Zane Killgo

Born in Washington, D.C., and raised in Arlington County, Killgo’s artistic practice explores the complex narratives of changing neighborhoods, with a particular focus on gentrification, displacement, and community resilience. Drawing on personal experience and deep engagement with diverse communities, his work captures the lived realities of the African-American community and other voices often marginalized in discussions about urban change.

Ceramics and History

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.

Pentagon 9/11 Memorial

Arlington Artists Alliance

In the spring of 2012, Arington Artists Alliance founder Jane…

Sean’s Story from the Underground

In 2007, I moved from Boston for a job at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) headquartered at L'Enfant Plaza. Crystal City had direct Metro links to DC and convenience (I didn't own a car). Despite the "cookie cutter" concrete canyons (if stubbier), there was a different vibe -- the Crystal City Underground.

National Historic Preservation Act

On this day in Arlington history: October 15, 1966, the National Historic Preservation Act was enacted to preserve historical and archaeological sites in the US.

Air Force Memorial

On October 14, 2006, President George W. Bush dedicated the new US Air Force Memorial in Arlington during a ceremony on a promontory next to Arlington National Cemetery.

View from the Virginia Shore

William MacLeod was born in Alexandria, Virginia in 1811 to Scottish parents. He developed a strong connection with the city of Washington at a young age, witnessing the burning of the city by the British in 1814. After finishing his schooling, MacLeod attended medical training at the University of Glasgow in Scotland. It was during this time that he started visiting museums and art galleries and learned to paint.

A Good Soldier at Arlington House, 1861-1864

The Historic Febrey Lothrop Rouse Estate

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