On September 14, 1956, the Arlington Historical Society was formed by 88 Arlingtonians who wanted to learn more about local history. Join AHS as we celebrate our 70th Anniversary by talking with past AHS Presidents about their experience, inspiration, and challenges. They’ll also talk about how the world of public history has changed and what that means for how we work to bring our diverse past to you. Current President, Peter Vaselopulos, will be our moderator.
This event is one of the monthly series of free public programs sponsored and hosted by the Arlington Historical Society.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS and FREE ON-CAMPUS PARKING:
Attendees planning to attend the event in-person should enter the Marymount University campus at the library gate on N. 26th Street.
- From Glebe Road going north, take a right onto 26th Street.
- Pass through the stop light at the intersection of 26th and Old Dominion Drive.
- Pass the intersection with Yorktown Road
- Enter the campus through the next gate on your left. The library is to your left as you enter the campus.
- Free garage parking is just past the library at the bottom of the small incline. (Handicapped parking is immediately to your right as you enter through the gate onto campus.)
If the university has lowered the garage gates, push the button and let them know you’re here for an Arlington Historical Society event in the library. To leave, push the button and they’ll raise the gate.
Zoom Available
If you can’t be there in person, you can zoom in, but you must register by the end of Wednesday, July 29, 2026 to get the zoom information. Click here to register: https://forms.gle/Af1iaNkWUwvHAgzL7
You’ll get an email on the morning of the event (Sep 10, 2026) with Zoom details.
This event is hosted courtesy of the Marymount University politics program’s American Heritage Initiative. For more information, please email: info@arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org.
