Origins of Arlington’s County Manager Plan: 1927-1931
The basic structure of Arlington’s local government is set by the state Constitution and statutes adopted by the legislature. Virginia is one of those states where local government only has […]
Events for November 29 - September 19
10 events found.
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Reinsch Library Auditorium, Marymount University 2807 North Glebe Road, Arlington
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Memorializing the Enslaved Dedication Ceremony Honoring Two Once Enslaved People
St. Ann Catholic Church 5300 10th Street, North, 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). The markers are placed in the sidewalk at the last known location where these enslaved people lived. Memorializing the […]
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Around the Hearth: An Original Play About the Ball-Sellers House
Reinsch Library Auditorium, Marymount University 2807 North Glebe Road, ArlingtonJoin 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 […]
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15 Minute History: Director’s Cut with Daniel Gessel – Remembering 9/11
Arlington Historical Museum 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road, Arlington, United StatesJoin 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 […]
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Museum Exhibit: First on the Scene: Arlington Responds to September 11
Arlington Historical Museum 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road, Arlington, United StatesMarking the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, First on the Scene explores Arlington’s immediate response to the attack on the Pentagon. Through photographs, artifacts, and firsthand accounts, the exhibit […]
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Past Presidents Panel: Celebrating 70 Years of the Arlington Historical Society
Reinsch Library Auditorium, Marymount University 2807 North Glebe Road, ArlingtonOn 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 […]
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AHS is at the Camp Casey Historical Marker Dedication
Towers Park 801 South Scott Street, Arlington, VA, United StatesDuring 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 Arlington's historical treasures whose exact location was a mystery... until now. As the county dedicates a new historical marker, we'll hear historians tell the story […]
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AHS is at Green Valley Day
Charles Drew Community Center 3500 23rd Street, South, Arlington, VA, United StatesThe 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 […]
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Memorializing the Enslaved of Arlington: Stumbling Stone Dedication in Woodmont at Hendry House
Fort C.F. Smith 2411 24th Street, North, 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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15 Minute History: 70 Years of the Arlington Historical Society
Arlington Historical Museum 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road, Arlington, United StatesHow 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 […]