Past Events

15-Minute History: Spotlight on the Ball-Sellers House

Arlington Historical Museum 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road, Arlington, United States

The Ball-Sellers House is wrapping up its 50th Anniversary season as a museum at the end of October, so we thought we’d remind folks what’s so unique about this c. […]

AHS is at Causes & Cocktails

Westin Crystal City Reagan National Airport 1800 Richmond Highway, Arlington, VA, United States

Join us on October 7 from 5:30–7:00 p.m. at the Westin Crystal City for Volunteer Arlington’s Causes & Cocktails! This fun and meaningful networking event brings together civic-minded individuals and […]

Arlington’s American Legion Post 194 and Dorie Miller

Aurora Hills Community Center 735 18th Street, South, Arlington, United States

In 1946, a group of determined and like-minded individuals set out to establish the American Legion Dorie Miller Post 194 & Auxiliary Unit in Arlington. Their courage to start a […]

Memorializing the Enslaved Stumbling Stone Dedication: The Johnson Family

Arlington View Park 1105 South Queen Street, Arlington, VA, United States

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 […]

AHS is at the Pike Fest

Penrose Square 2597 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA, United States

The Arlington Historical Society is excited to be a part of this year's Pike Fest! We'll be there sharing history of the Pike and historical info on the MANY diverse […]

Arlington’s Political Structure in the 20th Century

Glencarlyn Library 300 S. Kensington Street, Arlington, VA, United States

Join the Glencarlyn Library and "Our Man in Arlington," Bill Fogarty, to learn about the evolution of Arlington's governance structure and its political parties. Bill Fogarty is a retired attorney […]

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