Events for July 4 - May 2

  • Revolutionary Arlington

    Glencarlyn Library 300 S. Kensington Street, Arlington, VA, United States

    Join us at Glencarlyn Library to learn how Arlington helped shape a nation In 1776, the 26 square mile area now known as Arlington County had fewer than 1,000 people. […]

  • Projecting History: 1776 at Ballston’s Regal Theater

    Ballston Regal Cinema 671 North Glebe Rd., Arlington, VA, United States

    As part of Arlington’s VA250 commemoration activities, the Arlington Historical Society is partnering with the Ballston Quarter to provide you with the opportunity to see the movie 1776. The one-time only […]

  • Reading the Declaration of Independence

    Ball-Sellers House 5620 3rd Street, South, Arlington VA 22204, VA, United States

    “We hold these truths to be self-evident…” Back by popular demand again this year is a reading of the Declaration of Independence by YOU! out loud for all to hear […]

  • Bell Ringing Community Ceremony

    Arlington Historical Museum 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road, Arlington, United States

    As part of America’s 250th birthday celebrations, the Arlington County VA250 Committee is encouraging local churches, schools, or anyone with a bell of any kind to ring it at least […]

  • We the People Exhibit Opening

    Arlington Historical Museum 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road, Arlington, United States

    Join us for the opening of We the People, the Virginia Museum of History & Culture’s traveling exhibition exploring the stories of immigrants who have shaped Virginia’s history and identity. […]

  • New Temporary Exhibit: We the People

    Arlington Historical Museum 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road, Arlington, United States

    The Arlington Historical Museum is proud to host We the People, a traveling exhibition from the Virginia Museum of History & Culture opening July 12. The exhibit explores the diverse […]

  • Spirit of ’76 Party

    Arlington Historical Museum 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road, Arlington, United States

    Celebrate Arlington’s past, present, and future at the Arlington Historical Society’s Spirit of ’76 party on July 23! This festive evening will take guests on a journey from 1776 through […]

    $40.00
  • 15 Minute History: Photographer Lloyd Wolf

    Arlington Historical Museum 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road, Arlington, United States

    Join us for a special 15 Minute History with photographer Lloyd Wolf, whose work documenting immigrant communities along Columbia Pike is featured in We The People, the traveling exhibition from […]

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