Upcoming Events

The Metro and Its Impact on Arlington

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

Join us as we welcome author and historian Dr. Zachary Schrag for a discussion of the development of the Metro and its impact on Arlington. He is the author of "The Great Society Subway: A History of the Washington Metro." Dr. Schrag scrutinizes the project from its earliest days and will focus on Arlington, its […]

15-Minute History: Spotlight on Irene Young and Women’s Suffrage

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

Join us for a brief talk about Irene Ottillie Young, an owner of the house who was also a suffragist and fought for the right to vote for women. Annette Benbow, director of the Ball-Sellers House, will talk about why Mrs. Young was unique, her role as a suffragist, and how we know about her.  […]

Mt. Olivet Cemetery Tour

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

The cemetery of the oldest church in the county is a museum with no walls. Each of the interred has a story and AHS is partnering with Mt. Olivert United Methodist Church to portray key figures buried in the cemetery. This tour is an opportunity to pause and reflect on the rich history of Arlington, […]

Webinar: Memorializing the Enslaved of Arlington

The lives of Margaret Hyson and her children George and Charlotte – three people enslaved in what is now the Yorktown neighborhood in the 1800s - had previously been unknown. But now, this family’s story will be told to a broader community. Through a partnership between the Arlington Historical Society and the Black Heritage Museum […]

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