Mason Square
3351 Fairfax Drive (Van Metre Hall), Arlington, VA, United States
The Arlington Historical Society is joining George Mason University for the Fall 2025 Welcome Fair. We'll be helping to build a stronger community by sharing info on our diverse history and encouraging incoming freshmen to GMU of ways they can become more involved in their community. We'll be encouraging volunteerism, letting the students know about […]
Reinsch Library Auditorium, Marymount University
2807 North Glebe Road, Arlington
Join us as we welcome author and historian Dr. Zachary Schrag for a discussion of the development of the Metro and its impact on Arlington. He is the author of "The Great Society Subway: A History of the Washington Metro." Dr. Schrag scrutinizes the project from its earliest days and will focus on Arlington, its […]
Ball-Sellers House
5620 3rd Street, South, Arlington VA 22204, VA, United States
Join us for a brief talk about Irene Ottillie Young, an owner of the house who was also a suffragist and fought for the right to vote for women. Annette Benbow, director of the Ball-Sellers House, will talk about why Mrs. Young was unique, her role as a suffragist, and how we know about her. […]
Clarendon Metro Park
3100 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA, United States
AHS is helping Clarendon celebrate its history at Clarendon Day. Look for our table loaded with stories about Clarendon and Arlington history, plus a tabletop exhibit of artifacts and a history trivia quiz about Clarendon. Clarendon Day is touted as Arlington’s most widely attended street festival, with over 20,000 visitors expected to enjoy this highly […]
Arlington Historical Museum
1805 South Arlington Ridge Road, Arlington, United States
Join us for a brief talk by the author of “Shootout at Jackson City,” George Axiotis, as he describes what life was like living outside the law in Rosslyn and Jackson City at the turn of the previous century, how it came to an end, and what its legacy is in our county today. Stop […]
Mt. Olivet. United Methodist Church
1500 North Glebe Road, Arlington, VA, United States
The cemetery of the oldest church in the county is a museum with no walls. Each of the interred has a story and AHS is partnering with Mt. Olivert United Methodist Church to portray key figures buried in the cemetery. This tour is an opportunity to pause and reflect on the rich history of Arlington, […]
The lives of Margaret Hyson and her children George and Charlotte – three people enslaved in what is now the Yorktown neighborhood in the 1800s - had previously been unknown. But now, this family’s story will be told to a broader community. Through a partnership between the Arlington Historical Society and the Black Heritage Museum […]
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 community partners who want to be a part of future solutions. The featured cause is education. Come connect and get inspired. The keynote speaker is: […]
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 new post speaks volumes about who they were and the man the post honors. The Arlington Historical Society welcomes Post Commander Clarence Buchanan and several […]
Army Navy Country Club
1700 Army Navy Drive, Arlington, VA, United States
Honoring America's Past, Celebrating Arlington's Legacy On the eve of the nation’s 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the Arlington Historical Society will host its annual banquet on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at the Army Navy Country Club. The evening will bring together historians, AHS members, community leaders, and Arlington residents to reflect on […]
