Events for June 17, 2026

Ongoing

New Exhibit: Who Decides? Governing Arlington Through Time

Arlington Historical Museum 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road, Arlington

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 […]

Temporary Exhibit: Changemakers 250

Arlington Historical Museum 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road, Arlington

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 […]

Reading the Declaration of Independence

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

“We hold these truths to be self-evident…” Back by popular demand again this year is a reading of the Declaration of Independence by YOU! out loud for all to hear […]

Bell Ringing Community Ceremony

Arlington Historical Museum 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road, Arlington

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 […]

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