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The History of the Ethiopian Community in Arlington

Reinsch Library Auditorium, Marymount University 2807 North Glebe Road, Arlington

Celebrate Black History month by exploring the history behind the Ethiopian community in Arlington. Ethiopians have been in Arlington County for at least 50 years. Our speaker, Kidist Ebenezer will […]

Feel the Heritage Festival

Charles Drew Community Center 3500 23rd Street, South, Arlington, VA, United States

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 […]

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The Outstanding Women of the Ball-Sellers House

Reinsch Library Auditorium, Marymount University 2807 North Glebe Road, Arlington

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 […]

Ball-Sellers House Opening Day

Ball-Sellers House 5620 3rd Street, South, Arlington VA 22204, VA, United States

During our 2025 season (April through October) the Ball-Sellers House will celebrate the 50th anniversary of becoming a free public museum and we are planning a series of commemorative events […]

Free

Who Owns the Potomac and Why?

Reinsch Library Auditorium, Marymount University 2807 North Glebe Road, Arlington

Have you ever looked at maps and wondered why the boundary line between Virginia and Maryland on the Potomac River is so odd? It is not in the middle of […]

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