Step into the moment Arlington helped shape the nation’s capital. In 1791, surveyors under President George Washington mapped a 100-square-mile federal district along the Potomac River, placing forty sandstone boundary stones; some of which still stand in Arlington today. Learn about the people who surveyed and mapped this land. The Arlington Historical Museum is commemorating 250+ […]
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 250, the exhibit recognizes local leaders, advocates, educators, innovators, and community builders whose actions made a lasting impact on the county. By sharing these stories, […]
As the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding, the Memorializing the Enslaved in Arlington Project in conjunction with the Center for Local History invites you to help […]