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 meteorologists predict the temperature on Saturday will be in excess of 100 degrees! The Ball-Sellers House has no A/C, but the Arlington Historical Museum does! […]
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 13 times (once for each of the original 13 colonies) at 2:50 PM on July 4, this Independence Day. If you want to participate please […]