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 […]
Join the Arlington Historical Society for an encore performance of Around the Hearth, a play about the generations of people who lived in the oldest building in Arlington County. Families […]
Join Daniel Gessel as he discusses the making of This is How We Say Thank You: 9/11 in Arlington, his Eagle Scout project for AHS. Presented in a director's commentary format, the film will be shown with pauses throughout, giving Gessel the opportunity to discuss the inspiration for the project, how he selected those he […]
On September 14, 1956, the Arlington Historical Society was formed by 88 Arlingtonians who wanted to learn more about local history. Join AHS as we celebrate our 70th Anniversary by […]
During the Civil War, Arlington was an important center for the US Colored Troops (USCT). Join AHS and the community for an afternoon of commemoration for Camp Casey, one of […]
The Arlington Historical Society is proud to participate in Green Valley Day 2026! The Green Valley Community of Arlington is hosting the annual Green Valley Day 2026! This year’s theme […]
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 […]
How do you preserve a community’s history while that community is rapidly changing? Join AHS President Peter Vaselopoulos for a special 15 Minute History celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Arlington Historical Society. Founded in 1956 by Arlington residents concerned that the county’s historic places and stories were disappearing, the Society quickly began collecting artifacts, […]
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 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 […]
The Ball-Sellers House is hosting a ticketed fundraiser event featuring local brews. Join us as we relax on the grounds of the Ball-Sellers House, Arlington’s oldest structure, a c. 1750 farmhouse. No doubt, generations of residents enjoyed local--even individually--brewed libations through the centuries. Treat yourself! For $45, you can enjoy: A fun talk about the […]