Julia Sues for Freedom: A Play
An original scripted reenactment brings history alive! Join us for a performance of an original play depicting an 1842 trial - Julia Roberts v. Austin Adams and Anne Harding - […]
Events for July 12 - June 11
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Ball-Sellers House 5620 3rd Street, South, Arlington VA 22204, VA, United States
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Dedication of Two Stumbling Stones in Fairlington
Fairlington Villages Community Center 3005 S. Abingdon 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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New Permanent Exhibit: Building Minds, Shaping Futures: Opening Reception
Step into Arlington’s classrooms past and present in our newest exhibit exploring the history of public education in the county. From one-room schoolhouses to today’s innovative learning environments, discover how […]
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Dedication Ceremony Honoring Two Once Enslaved People
Lubber Run Community Center 300 N. Park Drive, Arlington, United StatesJoin us for a special dedication for Julia Roberts who will be portrayed by an historical reenactor who will talk about her enslavement and courageous path to freedom. We will […]
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Arlington HistoryFest 250
Kenmore MIddle School 200 S. Carlin Springs Rd, Arlington, VA, United StatesThe Arlington VA250 Committee is hosting an Arlington HistoryFest 250, a free, one-day outdoor festival commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. It will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Kenmore Middle School. “We’re proud to welcome visitors and residents to experience the living legacy of […]
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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. After the Revolutionary War, he returned home and surveyed his property. On the walk you’ll start with a mini tour of the Ball-Sellers House (the […]
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AHS is Honoring Our Arlington Veterans
Clarendon Memorial 3199 Clarendon Boulevard, Arlington, VA, United StatesThe Arlington Historical Society is honoring Arlington's Veterans in partnership with Veterans of Foreign Wars John Lyon Post 3150 in Arlington. Each year, Memorial Day is a time when VFW Posts, families, and neighbors come together to honor service, reflect, and say thank you to our men and women who have sacrificed much for our […]
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Memorializing the Enslaved of Arlington: Dedication of Hall’s Hill/High View Park Stumbling Stones
Hall's HIll/High VIew Park Giant Letters HHHVP 4998 Langston Boulevard, Arlington, VA, United StatesMay 30th is Neighborhood Day and Hall's Hill/High View Park will commemorate its 160 year history beginning with this very special dedication. Memorializing the Enslaved in Arlington, 1669-1865 The Arlington Historical Society and the Black Heritage Museum of Arlington invite you to the unveiling of "Stumbling Stones." Placed in the sidewalk at the last known sites […]
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AHS is at Aurora Hills Library Centennial Celebration
Aurora HIlls Library 735 South 18th Street, Arlington, VA, United StatesJoin us as we help the Aurora Hills Library celebrate 100 years! Come celebrate a century of stories, community, and connection! There will be drop-in activities, crafts, historical displays, outdoor activities (weather permitting), and recordings of written and oral memories of the library. The Arlington Historical Society will be on site to present information on […]
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The Ball-Sellers House is in the Glencarlyn Heritage Parade
Ball-Sellers House 5620 3rd Street, South, Arlington VA 22204, VA, United StatesThe Ball-Sellers House folks are walking in this year's Glencarlyn Heritage Parade. YOU can too! We’ll gather at 11:30 at the Ball-Sellers House (11:00 if you need to don our outfits) then walk over to the parade line up around the block to join the parade and step off at 12 noon. This year, in […]