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 […]
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 […]
AHS is celebrating the vibrant cultures, traditions and heritage of Latin America at Arlington County's Festival Latinoamericano on Saturday, October 3, at Arlington Mill Community Center. This free community event features indoor activities from 5–8 p.m. and outdoor festivities from 5–9 p.m., including live entertainment, authentic food, local artisans, cultural exhibits, family-friendly activities and community […]
Local histories identify two nests of vice and corruption in Arlington during the early years of the 20th century: Rosslyn at the foot of the Aqueduct Bridge, and Jackson City […]
Join AHS at Fort C.F. Smith's Fall Heritage Festival as we gather to celebrate our nation’s heritage with a family-friendly day of fun. Step back into history and try your […]
AHS President, Peter Vaselopulos (a Civil War re-enactor) will spotlight military food during the Civil War. Captain James M. Sanderson, a Federal officer from New York, wrote the groundbreaking cookbook, […]
TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE! Join the Arlington Historical Society (AHS) and the Friends of Arlington's Planetarium (FOAP) for an Evening of History Under the Stars, a joint fundraiser for both organizations […]
How did a few surveyors, some astronomical calculations, and a series of stone markers define the nation’s new capital? Join David Pearson for a fascinating 15 Minute History exploring the people and process behind the original survey of the District of Columbia. Learn about Benjamin Banneker and Andrew Ellicott, their roles in the landmark 1791 […]
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 […]
Once an elegant burial place with marble interiors and Tiffany stained-glass windows, Arlington’s Abbey Mausoleum later suffered neglect and vandalism before its demolition in 2001. Join Winter Hamm for our new Teen 15 Minute History series and an exploration of this unusual chapter in Arlington’s past—from its distinguished occupants to the architectural treasures preserved after […]