In 1976, Americans celebrated the nation’s 200th anniversary with parades, festivals, and a surge of patriotic memorabilia. From commemorative glassware to toys and keepsakes, these objects brought history into everyday […]
Explore how Arlington has been governed, and who has held the power to make decisions, over time in Who Decides? Governing Arlington Through Time. This exhibit traces the county’s evolving […]
New Changemakers Exhibit Installed The latest edition of our rotating Changemakers poster exhibit is now up, highlighting individuals whose contributions helped shape Arlington's history and community. As part of Arlington […]
LOCATION AND TIME CHANGE Due to the oppressive heat and likelihood of storms, we've moving this event to the Arlington Historical Museum and changing the time to 2:00 PM. Local […]
As part of America’s 250th birthday celebrations, the Arlington County VA250 Committee is encouraging local churches, schools, or anyone with a bell of any kind to ring it at least […]
Join us for the opening of We the People, the Virginia Museum of History & Culture’s traveling exhibition exploring the stories of immigrants who have shaped Virginia’s history and identity. The afternoon will feature music by the Morroy Sisters, Ingrid Morroy (guitar, vocals) and Judith Morroy (vocals, ukulele), immigrants themselves who have made Arlington their […]
The Arlington Historical Museum is proud to host We the People, a traveling exhibition from the Virginia Museum of History & Culture opening July 12. The exhibit explores the diverse experiences of immigrants who have shaped Virginia from the colonial era to today, highlighting how immigration has influenced the Commonwealth’s culture, economy, and identity. Through […]
Celebrate Arlington’s past, present, and future at the Arlington Historical Society’s Spirit of ’76 party on July 23! This festive evening will take guests on a journey from 1776 through the Bicentennial and into today with interactive activity stations, 1970s-inspired fun, music, trivia, and hands-on history experiences. The evening will also feature a special talk […]
Join us for a special 15 Minute History with photographer Lloyd Wolf, whose work documenting immigrant communities along Columbia Pike is featured in We The People, the traveling exhibition from the Virginia Museum of History & Culture. Wolf will discuss his involvement with the exhibit and share insights from the Columbia Pike Project, which captures […]
The basic structure of Arlington’s local government is set by the state Constitution and statutes adopted by the legislature. Virginia is one of those states where local government only has powers given to it under state law. In 1930 the General Assembly authorized and Arlington voters approved the adoption of what is called the County […]