Experience the vibrant, story-filled work of artist Zane Killgo, an Arlington County visual artist whose bold use of color and mixed media explores community, identity, and the changing urban landscape. Killgo’s paintings and multimedia works reflect the narratives of local neighborhoods in transition, focusing on gentrification, resilience, and the lived experiences of the people who […]
Memorializing the Enslaved in Arlington leaders, Jessica Kaplan (Arlington Historical Society) and Scott Taylor (Director of the Black Heritage Museum of Arlington) will discuss the project, its goals, history, successes, and challenges. Hosted by the Woman's Club of Arlington as part of their celebration of Black History Month. Since the late 1700s, African Americans made […]
Glencarlyn Library will host Arlington History Society President Peter Vaselopulos for a special presentation about upcoming Arlington County events to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Highlighting what will be a multi-month program of commemoration activities will be Arlington HistoryFest 250, a free, one-day outdoor festival that will take place on Saturday, May […]
The Arlington Historical Society is participating in the county's Feel the Heritage Festival. This is a vibrant gathering for all ages to celebrate history, culture, and community together! The festival welcomes hundreds each year to learn about the Arlington’s historically African-American neighborhoods while enjoying live entertainment, delicious food and dozens of vendors. This festival brings together […]
Completed just before the Civil War, by the end of the conflict's first year Mount Olivet Church's original structure was reduced to its foundations, variously used and abused by the United States Army as – possibly– a hospital, storehouse, picket post, and stable. Cherrydale neighbor and local historian Michael Schaffner will explore the likely actual […]
Arlington Historical Society presents Nancy Holt’s Dark Star Park (1979 –1984) and the birth of Arlington's Public Art Program. AHS hosts Angela A. Adams, Founding Director of Arlington Public Art as she discusses the creation, stewardship, and legacy of Nancy Holt’s Dark Star Park and how it inspired a more than 40-year commitment to public art […]
Local historian, award-winning civic activist, community leader, and Arlington Historical Society Advisory Board member, Wilma Jones will discuss the history of her beloved Halls Hill/High View Park neighborhood at a talk during her son, Zane’s solo exhibition, “A Different Look From a Different View.” Zane’s artist journey was greatly influenced by his experiences growing up […]
Join us for an evening of art, poetry, music, and history to support our inspiring stumbling stone program and ensure the full history of Arlington is told. The Master of Ceremonies is Monique "Moe" Bryant, Arlington School Board Member and Executive Director of Challenging Racism. All proceeds support the purchase of stumbling stones, research, and educational […]
The Arlington Historical Society and the Black Heritage Museum of Arlington invite you to the unveiling of "Stumbling Stones." These bronze markers commemorate the lives of the enslaved people who helped build our county (and our country) and are placed in the sidewalk at the last known site of their enslavement. Memorializing the Enslaved in Arlington’s research […]
Join club member Sandy Newton for a 15-Minute History exploring the rich legacy of women’s clubs in Arlington County. From the founding of the Woman’s Club of Arlington to the growth of neighborhood clubs across the county, these organizations gave women a powerful voice in civic life. Learn how club members championed education, public health […]