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SUMMARY:New Exhibit: Bicentennial 1976
DESCRIPTION:In 1976\, Americans celebrated the nation’s 200th anniversary with parades\, festivals\, and a surge of patriotic memorabilia. From commemorative glassware to toys and keepsakes\, these objects brought history into everyday life. This exhibit invites reflection on how the Bicentennial shaped public memory\, and how today’s 250th looks toward a more inclusive future. \nThe Arlington Historical Museum is commemorating 250+ years of local history. This exhibit is upstairs on the 2nd floor of the museum.  \nThe Museum is open Saturdays 10-4 PM and Sundays 1-4 PM.  \nIt’s FREE!
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/bicentennial-1976/
LOCATION:Arlington Historical Museum\, 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road\, Arlington\, 22207\, United States
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SUMMARY:New Exhibit: Who Decides? Governing Arlington Through Time
DESCRIPTION:Explore how Arlington has been governed\, and who has held the power to make decisions\, over time in Who Decides? Governing Arlington Through Time. This exhibit traces the county’s evolving systems of leadership\, from its early days as part of the District of Columbia to its return to Virginia and the development of today’s county board system. \nThrough stories of civic debate\, reform\, and community action\, visitors will discover how Arlingtonians have shaped their government and how questions of representation\, voice\, and power continue to matter today. \n\nThe Arlington Historical Museum is commemorating 250+ years of local history. This exhibit is upstairs on the 2nd floor of the museum. The Museum is open Saturdays 10-4 PM and Sundays 1-4 PM. \n\n\nIt’s FREE!
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/new-exhibit-who-decides-governing-arlington-through-time/
LOCATION:Arlington Historical Museum\, 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road\, Arlington\, 22207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits,VA250
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SUMMARY:Temporary Exhibit: Changemakers 250
DESCRIPTION:New Changemakers Exhibit Installed \nThe latest edition of our rotating Changemakers poster exhibit is now up\, highlighting individuals whose contributions helped shape Arlington’s history and community. As part of Arlington 250\, the exhibit recognizes local leaders\, advocates\, educators\, innovators\, and community builders whose actions made a lasting impact on the county. By sharing these stories\, the exhibit encourages visitors to reflect on the many ways individuals can influence their communities and help define Arlington’s past\, present\, and future.
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/temporary-exhibit-changemakers-250/
LOCATION:Arlington Historical Museum\, 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road\, Arlington\, 22207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits,VA250
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T130000
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SUMMARY:New Temporary Exhibit: We the People
DESCRIPTION:The Arlington Historical Museum is proud to host We the People\, a traveling exhibition from the Virginia Museum of History & Culture opening July 12. The exhibit explores the diverse experiences of immigrants who have shaped Virginia from the colonial era to today\, highlighting how immigration has influenced the Commonwealth’s culture\, economy\, and identity. Through stories\, images\, and historical materials\, We the People examines what it has meant and continues to mean to become a Virginian and an American. \nWe the People: The World in Our Commonwealth is organized by the\nVirginia Museum of History & Culture and presented by Altria.
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/new-temporary-exhibit-we-the-people/
LOCATION:Arlington Historical Museum\, 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road\, Arlington\, 22207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T100000
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SUMMARY:AHS is at Library Fest
DESCRIPTION:Join AHS at this free community festival celebrating history\, reading\, and America’s 250th birthday. \n\nAHS will be sharing Arlington’s stories through the ages to help celebrate what libraries offer: a public square of inspiration\, reflection and family-friendly\, fun activities. The day features live music and spoken word performances\, genealogy and digitization workshops\, hands-on demonstrations like printmaking\, an opportunity to make your own digital quilt square\, Summer Reading activities and storytimes\, and space to reflect on our ideals as we write letters to future Arlingtonians. Bring a picnic or purchase food from some of Arlington’s food trucks. \n\nAll ages welcome! \n\nBring your own picnic to enjoy at tables near the library and Quincy Park\, or visit multiple food trucks from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Children get free popcorn while supplies last. \n\nThe Surface parking lot will be closed. and there will be limited garage parking. The ART bus stops nearby and Ballston Metro is an easy walk. There is also bike parking onsite. Public transit or biking is strongly recommended. \n\n 
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/ahs-is-at-library-fest/
LOCATION:Arlington Central Library\, 1015 N. Quincy St.\, Arlington\, VA\, 22201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T180000
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SUMMARY:Spirit of '76 Party
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Arlington’s past\, present\, and future at the Arlington Historical Society’s Spirit of ’76 party on July 23! This festive evening will take guests on a journey from 1776 through the Bicentennial and into today with interactive activity stations\, 1970s-inspired fun\, music\, trivia\, and hands-on history experiences. The evening will also feature a special talk on the Bicentennial by historian Mark Benbow. Guests are encouraged to embrace the dress code\, Threads of ’76\, by dressing from their favorite 70’s decade. Tickets include two drink tickets and are available here: https://arlhist.org/spirit-of-76-event/ 
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/spirit-of-76-party/
LOCATION:Arlington Historical Museum\, 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road\, Arlington\, 22207\, United States
CATEGORIES:VA250
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SUMMARY:15 Minute History: Photographer Lloyd Wolf
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special 15 Minute History with photographer Lloyd Wolf\, whose work documenting immigrant communities along Columbia Pike is featured in We The People\, the traveling exhibition from the Virginia Museum of History & Culture. Wolf will discuss his involvement with the exhibit and share insights from the Columbia Pike Project\, which captures the stories\, cultures\, and everyday lives of Arlington residents from around the world. His photographs offer a powerful look at immigration\, identity\, and the changing face of Arlington.
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/15-minute-history-photographer-lloyd-wolf/
LOCATION:Arlington Historical Museum\, 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road\, Arlington\, 22207\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T190000
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SUMMARY:Origins of Arlington’s County Manager Plan: 1927-1931
DESCRIPTION:The basic structure of Arlington’s local government is set by the state Constitution and statutes adopted by the legislature. Virginia is one of those states where local government only has powers given to it under state law. In 1930 the General Assembly authorized and Arlington voters approved the adoption of what is called the County Manager form of government and voters elected the first 5 Member County Board in 1931. With only a few minor changes that form of government is what Arlington has today\, 96 years later. \nThe County Board is studying the question of whether changes should be made to our current form of government. One issue that has arisen concerns the historical context in which the 1930 changes were made. John Milliken has done a deep dive into the history of that time to find out: \n\nWhy was this system adopted back then?\nWhat issues drove the specific elements of the approved plan?\n\nFind out now what the history is as the county grapples with the question: What kind of government should Arlington County have today? \nThe Honorable John Milliken has been active in Arlington civic and political affairs since the early 1970’s and was a Member of the County Board from 1981 to 1990. He stepped down to become Virginia’s the Secretary of Transportation for the Commonwealth of Virginia. His activity resumed when he returned from Richmond in 1994 and continues today. He is now a Senior Fellow in Residence at the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University. Recently he was the lead editor and author of The New Dominion: The Twentieth Century Elections that Shaped Modern Virginia\, published by the University of Virginia Press (2023). \nThis July 30\, 2026 event will be held at the Marymount University Library Auditorium and via Zoom.\nThis event is one of the monthly series of free public programs sponsored and hosted by the Arlington Historical Society. USUALLY our monthly events are on the second Thursday of each month BUT this month our program is on the FOURTH THURSDAY. \nThis event is part of our VA250 series of events throughout the year and complements our Arlington Historical Museum’s temporary exhibit: “Who Decides? Governing Arlington Through Time.” \nDRIVING DIRECTIONS and FREE PARKING:\nAttendees planning to attend the event in-person should enter the Marymount University campus at the library gate on N. 26th Street. \n\nFrom Glebe Road going north\, take a right onto 26th Street.\nPass through the stop light at the intersection of 26th and Old Dominion Drive.\nPass the intersection with Yorktown Road\nEnter the campus through the next gate on your left. The library is to your left as you enter the campus.\nFree garage parking is just past the library at the bottom of the small incline. (Handicapped parking is immediately to your right as you enter through the gate onto campus.)\n\nIf the university has lowered the garage gates\, push the button and let them know you’re here for an Arlington Historical Society event in the library. To leave\, push the button and they’ll raise the gate. \nZoom Available\nIf you can’t be there in person\, you can zoom in\, but you must register by the end of Wednesday\, July 29\, 2026 to get the zoom information. Click here to register:  https://forms.gle/aTS2hEr5ztQF5dc99 \nYou’ll get an email on the morning of the event (Jul 30\, 2026) with Zoom details. \nThis event is hosted courtesy of the Marymount University politics program’s American Heritage Initiative. For more information\, please email: info@arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org.
URL:https://arlhist.org/event/origins-of-arlingtons-county-manager-plan/
LOCATION:Reinsch Library Auditorium\, Marymount University\, 2807 North Glebe Road\, Arlington
CATEGORIES:VA250
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