Wish Wall

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.

Museum Reopens

The Arlington Historical Society (AHS) Museum, after closing last summer for essential preservation and renovation work, reopened on Saturday, May 3, 2025.

Arlington Artists Alliance

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

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.

Historical Milestones

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