Arlington Historical Museum
1805 South Arlington Ridge Road, Arlington, United States
Did you know that the Declaration of Independence was once hidden in Arlington? Join us for a 15-minute history talk at the Arlington Historical Museum on Sunday, June 22 at 2PM to uncover the fascinating story of how the nation’s founding document found safety during the War of 1812 here in what became Arlington County. Our […]
Ball-Sellers House
5620 3rd Street, South, Arlington VA 22204, VA, United States
The Ball-Sellers House is celebrating 50 years of ownership of this c.1750 farmhouse when Marian Sellers donated it to the Arlington Historical Society. We have so much history to share, we’re launching a new mini history series called “15 Minute History” twice a month on select Saturdays at 2:00 pm. On June 28 come and […]
Ball-Sellers House
5620 3rd Street, South, Arlington VA 22204, VA, United States
"We hold these truths to be self-evident..." help read the Declaration of Independence out loud for all to hear at one of the only structures in the county that is still in existence to hear the document read aloud in 1776: the Ball-Sellers House (c.1750). Lend your voice and/or that of your family to read […]
Reinsch Library Auditorium, Marymount University
2807 North Glebe Road, Arlington
In her discussion of the "Power of Place: Suburbanization, Segregation, and Community Development in Arlington," Dr. Lindsey Bestebreurtje will help us explore segregation and racialized zoning and planning laws in […]
Arlington Historical Museum
1805 South Arlington Ridge Road, Arlington, United States
Join us on Sunday, July 13 at 2 PM at the Arlington Historical Museum to uncover the powerful story of Camp Casey—a Civil War training ground for newly freed Black […]
Ball-Sellers House
5620 3rd Street, South, Arlington VA 22204, VA, United States
Have you unearthed something in your garden or your lawn or somewhere else in Arlington and wonder what it is? Bring it to the Ball-Sellers House on July 26 from […]
Arlington Historical Museum
1805 South Arlington Ridge Road, Arlington, United States
Join us on Sunday, July 27 when high school student and AHS volunteer, Caroline Tso, will discuss her new exhibit at the Arlington Historical Museum, “The Family Tea House: Where […]
Arlington Historical Museum
1805 South Arlington Ridge Road, Arlington, United States
The Arlington Historical Society is helping our community commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act by partnering on a series of exhibits, panel discussions, and presentations titled "From […]
Ball-Sellers House
5620 3rd Street, South, Arlington VA 22204, VA, United States
Join us at the Ball-Sellers House as we rediscover how, 250 years ago, the Fairfax militia prepared to fight the British. History Spotlight at 2:00. Local historian Kevin Vincent will give […]
Thomas Jefferson Community Center
3501 Second Street, South, Arlington, VA, United States
The Arlington Historical Society is at the Arlington County Fair. We have an indoor booth from Friday at 4 pm through Sunday at 7 pm. Stop by and say hello […]
