Grand Re-Opening of the Arlington Historical Museum
Come rediscover our local history at the Arlington Historical Museum! After closing last summer for preservation and renovation work, we reopen on May 3 at 10:00 AM with the debut […]
Events for April 26 - April 9
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Events
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Arlington Historical Museum 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road, Arlington, United States
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Memorializing the Enslaved in Arlington: Dedication at Westover
Northeast Corner of Washington Boulevard and North Longfellow Street 5837 Washington Blvd, Arlington, United StatesThe 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 […]
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Annual AHS Member Meeting
Reinsch Library Auditorium, Marymount University 2807 North Glebe Road, ArlingtonThe Arlington Historical Society will hold its annual meeting of members on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 7:00 pm. The meeting will be held BOTH on Zoom and in person […]
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Early Days of the Civil War Defenses of Washington: From Fort Sumter to First Bull Run
Reinsch Library Auditorium, Marymount University 2807 North Glebe Road, ArlingtonArlington was key to the defenses of Washington during the Civil War. Bryan Cheeseboro will describe the threats to the Capital City that spurred building the ring of defenses—inside DC […]
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George Washington’s Forest Guided Walking Tour
Ball-Sellers House 5620 3rd Street, South, Arlington VA 22204, VA, United StatesWalk 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. […]
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Dedication of Eagle Scout Project Ball-Sellers House Benches
Ball-Sellers House 5620 3rd Street, South, Arlington VA 22204, VA, United StatesJoin us as we dedicate one of the four new wooden benches designed and built by Connor Jones as his Eagle Scout project. He conducted historical research and coordinated with […]
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Drew Day at Dr. Charles Drew Elementary
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School 3500 23rd Street, South, Arlington, VA, United StatesThe Arlington Historical Society is proud to be helping to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Charles R. Drew. We'll have a table, artifacts, a quiz, and lots of […]
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From Fleece to Cloth: Reenactment at Ball-Sellers House
Ball-Sellers House 5620 3rd Street, South, Arlington VA 22204, VA, United StatesThe Ball-Sellers House is celebrating 50 years of ownership of this c.1750 farmhouse--Marian Sellers donated it to the Arlington Historical Society for $10. We have so much history to share, […]
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Memorializing the Enslaved of Arlington: Columbia Pike
1515 Columbia Pike 1515 Columbia Pike, Arlington, United StatesThe 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 […]
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Living History at Fort C.F. Smith Park
Fort C.F. Smith 2411 24th Street, North, Arlington, VA, United StatesThe Union Army has come to Arlington and set up camp at Fort C.F. Smith Park. Join us for a day of living history that will include drilling activities, specialized […]