1946 Arlington: The First Crack in the Byrd Machine
In 1946, after four years of a world war, the citizens of Arlington focused on local challenges, highlighted in the fall by an aggressive County Board campaign from a political […]
Events for April 26 - April 9
10 events found.
Events
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Reinsch Library Auditorium, Marymount University 2807 North Glebe Road, Arlington
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15-Minute History: Two Very Different Local Elections with John Milliken
Arlington Historical Museum 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road, Arlington, United StatesJoin us for a 15-Minute History with local author John Milliken, who will compare two Virginia elections—separated by a generation—to reveal how shifting demographics, economic trends, and legal changes have shaped both the Commonwealth and Arlington over time. FREE! Come for the talk and tour the museum. 2nd floor, Arlington Historical Museum
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15-Minute History: 1961 Arlington Transportation Planning with David Pearson
Arlington Historical Museum 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road, Arlington, United StatesJoin David Pearson, former AHS president, to learn about how Arlington County planned transportation in the early 1960s and what we now have as a result. Our speaker will use […]
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A Different Look from a Different View Artist Exhibit: Opening Reception
Arlington Historical Museum 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road, Arlington, United StatesExperience 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. […]
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Unbroken Genius: The Life and Legacy of Dr. Charles R. Drew
Reinsch Library Auditorium, Marymount University 2807 North Glebe Road, Arlington"Genius Unbroken" is the first comprehensive biography to bring the extraordinary life of Dr. Charles Drew, the "Father of the Blood Bank," into focus. Born into Washington D.C.'s vibrant African […]
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Zane Killgo Artist Talk: A Different Look from a Different View
Arlington Historical Museum 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road, Arlington, United StatesExperience 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 […]
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Memorializing the Enslaved in Arlington: What’s It All About?
Woman's Club of Arlington 700 South Buchana Street, Arlington, VA, United StatesMemorializing 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 […]
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Commemorative Plans for the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence
Glencarlyn Library 300 S. Kensington Street, Arlington, VA, United StatesGlencarlyn 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 […]
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Feel the Heritage Festival
Charles Drew Community Center 3500 23rd Street, South, Arlington, VA, United StatesThe 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 […]
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Butterfield’s Brigade at Mount Olivet Church
Mt. Olivet. United Methodist Church 1500 North Glebe Road, Arlington, VA, United StatesCompleted 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 […]