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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]