Step into Arlington’s classrooms past and present in our newest exhibit exploring the history of public education in the county. From one-room schoolhouses to today’s innovative learning environments, discover how […]
Join us for a special dedication for Julia Roberts who will be portrayed by an historical reenactor who will talk about her enslavement and courageous path to freedom. We will […]
The Arlington VA250 Committee is hosting an Arlington HistoryFest 250, a free, one-day outdoor festival commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. It will be held on Saturday, May […]
Walk in the footsteps of George Washington on a guided walking tour with local historian, Kevin Vincent. In 1775, George Washington bought 1200-acres of forest in what is now Arlington. […]
The Arlington Historical Society is proud to help celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Charles R. Drew. We’ll have a table, artifacts, a quiz, and lots of info on […]
Join us as we commemorate the lives of those who were enslaved by Basil Hall. This ceremony will take place at the intersection of Langston Boulevard and Cameron Street. Since […]
Join us as we help the Aurora Hills Library celebrate 100 years! Come celebrate a century of stories, community, and connection! There will be drop-in activities, crafts, historical displays, outdoor […]
The Arlington Historical Society will hold its annual meeting of members on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 7:00 pm. The meeting will be held BOTH on Zoom and in person […]
In the late 1700s, the first bridges, now completely gone, connected the new Federal City to the outside world. Throughout the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, more and bigger crossings arose to support industry, allow the expansion of suburbs, commemorate cultural and civic leaders, and enhance the aesthetics of the District’s waterfronts and parks. Although the […]
Join AHS as we help celebrate the Alexandria historic waterfront's tall ships at "Sails on the Potomac." Join in on family-friendly activities and experience engaging historic programs and performances. Explore the vibrancy of the region through booths like ours! along with other local museums and organizations. There's a lot going on all weekend: https://www.alexandriava.gov/historic-alexandria/sails-on-the-potomac-event-schedule#SaturdayJune13. As […]