Celebrate the 200th Anniversary of Marquis de LaFayette’s Farewell Visit to America 10 – 3 pm: See displays and artifacts of Lafayette and his accomplishments, including his bust and portrait in […]
Routes of Resilience: From Enslavement to Freedom Along the Pike Explore the journey from enslavement to freedom along The Pike in this eye-opening event! Join The Black Heritage Museum of […]
The Columbia Pike Documentary Project (CPDP) is a multidisciplinary history of Columbia Pike, one of America's oldest roads and most ethnically diverse communities. Team members Paula Endo, Lloyd Wolf, Mimi […]
Sojourner Truth Comes Alive with Karen Bostic. The Arlington Historical Society is proud to partner with the Black Heritage Museum of Arlington to present Karen Bostic interpreting Sojourner Truth. Sojourner […]
Walk in the footsteps of George Washington on a guided walking tour to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Washington's purchase of 1168 acres of land in what is now Arlington. […]
Celebrate the bicentennial of the Marquis de Lafayette's visit to Arlington House and the new Capital City area in 1825 with Elizabeth Reese, author of "Marquis de Lafayette Returns: A […]
Celebrate Black History month by exploring the history behind the Ethiopian community in Arlington in this ZOOM ONLY event. Ethiopians have been in Arlington County for at least 50 years. Our […]
AHS is helping Arlington County celebrate Black History Month at the annual Feel the Heritage Festival. In addition to exhibits that illustrate the deep history of the African American community […]
The Arlington Historical Society (AHS) is celebrating the 50th Anniversary of receiving the John Ball House from its last owner, Marian Sellers. Mrs. Sellers donated it to AHS for $10 […]
The Arlington Historical Society and the Black Heritage Museum of Arlington invite you to the unveiling of the first of a new series of “Stumbling Stones.” These bronze markers commemorate […]
