Community Ofrenda at the Arlington Historical Museum Join us in honoring loved ones during this season of remembrance. Our community ofrenda (altar) celebrates the Central and South American traditions of Día de los Difuntos and Día de los Muertos — times to remember, reflect, and celebrate those who came before us. Únase al Museo Histórico de Arlington y […]
Bill Fogarty (Our Man in Arlington for the Falls Church News Press) spotlights protests in Arlington, a review of the civil rights struggles in Arlington in the 1950s followed by […]
On the eve of the nation’s 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the Arlington Historical Society will host its annual banquet on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at the Army […]
The 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 […]
The Arlington Historical Society is excited to be a part of this year's Pike Fest! We'll be there sharing history of the Pike and historical info on the MANY diverse […]
Join the Glencarlyn Library and "Our Man in Arlington," Bill Fogarty, to learn about the evolution of Arlington's governance structure and its political parties. Bill Fogarty is a retired attorney […]
The Arlington Historical Museum Store is excited to once again be a part of the Arlington Women's Club Annual Bazaar. Visit our table to buy unique books for kids and […]
The Arlington Historical Society and the Black Heritage Museum of Arlington invite you to the unveiling of a "Stumbling Stone." This bronze marker commemorates the life of an enslaved woman […]
We are excited to welcome Julia Garcia to the museum to share the Bolivian traditions of Day of the Dead with a traditional mast’aku (quecha, or ceremonial) table. The table […]
The Black Heritage Museum of Arlington and AHS invite you to the unveiling of “Stumbling Stones.” These bronze markers commemorate the lives of the enslaved people who helped build our […]