Honor and celebrate the strength, determination, resilience and integrity of those who weathered in the pursuit of liberation and freedom! You’re invited to the Annual Juneteenth Community Day! This family-friendly event commemorates the emancipation of Africans who were enslaved and honors African American culture and heritage. Join us to honor and celebrate the strength, determination, […]
Did you know that the Declaration of Independence was once hidden in Arlington? Join us for a 15-minute history talk at the Arlington Historical Museum on Saturday, June 22 at 2PM to uncover the fascinating story of how the nation’s founding document found safety during the War of 1812 here in what became Arlington County. Our county is […]
The Ball-Sellers House is celebrating 50 years of ownership of this c.1750 farmhouse when Marian Sellers donated it to the Arlington Historical Society. We have so much history to share, we’re launching a new mini history series called “15 Minute History” twice a month on select Saturdays at 2:00 pm. On June 28 come and […]
"We hold these truths to be self-evident..." help read the Declaration of Independence out loud for all to hear at one of the only structures in the county that is still in existence to hear the document read aloud in 1776: the Ball-Sellers House (c.1750). Lend your voice and/or that of your family to read […]
In her discussion of the "Power of Place: Suburbanization, Segregation, and Community Development in Arlington," Dr. Lindsey Bestebreurtje will help us explore segregation and racialized zoning and planning laws in Arlington to see how these policies impacted the County's growth during the 20th Century. She'll investigate the race-based policies of early boosters at the dawn […]
