Upcoming Events

  • Commemorative Plans for the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence

    Glencarlyn Library 300 S. Kensington Street, Arlington, VA, United States

    Glencarlyn Library will host Arlington History Society President Peter Vaselopulos for a special presentation about upcoming Arlington County events to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Highlighting what […]

  • Feel the Heritage Festival

    Charles Drew Community Center 3500 23rd Street, South, Arlington, VA, United States

    The Arlington Historical Society is participating in the county's Feel the Heritage Festival. This is a vibrant gathering for all ages to celebrate history, culture, and community together! The festival welcomes […]

  • Butterfield’s Brigade at Mount Olivet Church

    Mt. Olivet. United Methodist Church 1500 North Glebe Road, Arlington, VA, United States

    Completed just before the Civil War, by the end of the conflict's first year Mount Olivet Church's original structure was reduced to its foundations, variously used and abused by the […]

  • New Exhibit: Collective Voices: Women’s Clubs and Local Change

    Arlington Historical Museum 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road, Arlington, United States

    Opening on March 1st for Women’s History Month, this exhibit explores the history and impact of the Woman’s Club of Arlington and other women’s clubs across the county. Through service […]

  • Dark Star Park and the Birth of Arlington’s Public Art Program

    Reinsch Library Auditorium, Marymount University 2807 North Glebe Road, Arlington

    Arlington Historical Society presents Nancy Holt’s Dark Star Park (1979 –1984) and the birth of Arlington's Public Art Program. AHS hosts Angela A. Adams, Founding Director of Arlington Public Art […]

  • Memorializing the Enslaved in Arlington Fundraiser

    Lyon Park Community Center 414 North Fillmore Street, Arlington, VA, United States

    Join us for an evening of art, poetry, music, and history to support our inspiring stumbling stone program and ensure the full history of Arlington is told. The Master of […]

  • 15-Minute History: Women’s Clubs in Arlington

    Arlington Historical Museum 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road, Arlington, United States

    Join club member Sandy Newton for a 15-Minute History exploring the rich legacy of women’s clubs in Arlington County. From the founding of the Woman’s Club of Arlington to the […]

  • A Different Look from a Different View: Exhibit Closing Reception

    Arlington Historical Museum 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road, Arlington, United States

    Experience the vibrant, story-filled work of artist Zane Killgo, an Arlington County visual artist whose bold use of color and mixed media explores community, identity, and the changing urban landscape. […]

  • Handmade History Day: Ball-Sellers House Special Event

    Ball-Sellers House 5620 3rd Street, South, Arlington VA 22204, VA, United States

    The Ball-Sellers House Museum season opening day welcomes you to explore how colonial Virginia made things we now buy. This c. 1750 farmhouse will host demonstrations and "do-it-yourself" experiences. From […]

  • Julia Roberts’ Freedom Suit

    Reinsch Library Auditorium, Marymount University 2807 North Glebe Road, Arlington

    In 1801, a wealthy landowner who lived in present-day Arlington County freed his slaves and their descendants. His deed of emancipation would have ripple effects across Northern Virginia—especially for one […]

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