An Evening of History Under the Stars
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 […]
Events for October 3, 2025 - September 29, 2025
9 events found.
Events
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David M. Brown Planetarium 1426 N. Quincy Street, Arlington, VA, United States
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15 Minute History: Men, Myths, Markers & Maps – Drawing the Boundaries of Washington, D.C.
Arlington Historical Museum 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road, Arlington, United StatesHow 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 […]
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Memorializing the Enslaved in Arlington: Leeway-Overlee
Lee Center Baseball Field 2403 N. Lexington Street, Arlington, VA, 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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Teen 15 Minute History: Behind the Marble – The Strange History of Abbey Mausoleum
Arlington Historical Museum 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road, Arlington, United StatesOnce 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 […]
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15 Minute Hands-On History: In Their Own Words – Veterans’ Stories
Arlington Historical Museum 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road, Arlington, United StatesIn Their Own Words: Veterans’ Stories Preserved by Yorktown Students Join us for a 15 Minute Hands-On History exploring veterans’ oral histories written and collected by Yorktown High School history […]
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The Washington-Rochambeau Route Through Arlington
Reinsch Library Auditorium, Marymount University 2807 North Glebe Road, ArlingtonJoin the Arlington Historical Society as it hosts a talk by Kevin Vincent on the march of the French and American Armies to and from Yorktown that passed through present-day […]
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Memorializing the Enslaved of Arlington: Dedication of 7 Stumbling Stones in Pike Park
Pike Park 2820 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA, 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 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 […]
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Genealogy Workshop: Black History Revealed
Arlington Central Library 1015 N. Quincy St., Arlington, VA, United StatesAs the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding, the Memorializing the Enslaved in Arlington Project in conjunction with the Center for Local History invites you to help tell a more complete American story. African American family histories—shaped by enslavement, emancipation, resilience, and community—are essential to understanding that story. This Genealogy Workshop: "Black […]
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Museum Store Sunday
Arlington Historical Museum 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road, Arlington, United StatesMuseum Store Sunday Book Sale! Calling all history lovers and bookworms! Celebrate Museum Store Sunday with us at the Arlington Historical Museum and take 30% OFF every book in the Museum Store! From fascinating local history and Arlington stories to books that make great gifts, it’s the perfect time to stock your shelves and get […]