The History of the Ethiopian Community in Arlington
Celebrate Black History month by exploring the history behind the Ethiopian community in Arlington in this ZOOM ONLY event. Ethiopians have been in Arlington County for at least 50 years. Our […]
Events for October 9, 2025 - August 24, 2025
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Feel the Heritage Festival
Charles Drew Community Center 3500 23rd Street, South, Arlington, VA, United StatesAHS is helping Arlington County celebrate Black History Month at the annual Feel the Heritage Festival. In addition to exhibits that illustrate the deep history of the African American community […]
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The Outstanding Women of the Ball-Sellers House
Reinsch Library Auditorium, Marymount University 2807 North Glebe Road, ArlingtonThe Arlington Historical Society (AHS) is celebrating the 50th Anniversary of receiving the John Ball House from its last owner, Marian Sellers. Mrs. Sellers donated it to AHS for $10 back in 1975. So we're highlighting Women's History Month by sharing stories of some of the women who lived there. We'll shine a spotlight on […]
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Memorializing the Enslaved of Arlington: Dedication Honoring Three
Little Falls Road 5498 Little Falls Road, Arlington, VA, United StatesThe Arlington Historical Society and the Black Heritage Museum of Arlington invite you to the unveiling of the first of a new series of “Stumbling Stones.” These bronze markers commemorate […]
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In Defense of Freedom
Glencarlyn Library 300 S. Kensington Street, Arlington, VA, United StatesAt the start of the Civil War in 1861, Arlington was at the center of a significant military conflict. It witnessed many minor skirmishes and military actions. The county's strategic […]
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Ball-Sellers House Opening Day
Ball-Sellers House 5620 3rd Street, South, Arlington VA 22204, VA, United StatesDuring our 2025 season (April through October) the Ball-Sellers House will celebrate the 50th anniversary of becoming a free public museum and we are planning a series of commemorative events at the house starting with our opening day on Saturday, April 5 at 1:00 pm. The Ball-Sellers House is hosting the Early American music group, Bedlam, […]
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Memorializing the Enslaved in Arlington: Dedication for Humphrey Albert and Priscilla Willis
Intersection of Key and N. Highland 3103 Key Boulevard, Arlington, 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 […]
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Who Owns the Potomac and Why?
Reinsch Library Auditorium, Marymount University 2807 North Glebe Road, ArlingtonHave you ever looked at maps and wondered why the boundary line between Virginia and Maryland on the Potomac River is so odd? It is not in the middle of the river, like it is in most places, and it doesn't really follow the curves of one shoreline or the other. Michael Nardolilli, the Executive […]
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Spring Celebration with the Glencarlyn Community Garden
Ball-Sellers House 5620 3rd Street, South, Arlington VA 22204, VA, United StatesThe Arlington Historical Society/Ball-Sellers House is partnering with the Glencarlyn Library Garden to celebrate gardening. We are in TWO locations for this fun event: The Ball-Sellers House at 5620 3rd St., South, 10 - 4 Glencarlyn Library at 300 S. Kensington St. South, 10 - 3 At the Ball-Sellers House you'll see how colonial gardeners […]
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Grand Re-Opening of the Arlington Historical Museum
Arlington Historical Museum 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road, Arlington, United StatesCome rediscover our local history at the Arlington Historical Museum! After closing last summer for preservation and renovation work, we reopen on May 3 at 10:00 AM with the debut of all-new exhibits. You'll also have an opportunity at 1:00 PM to hear from local author Barbara Noe Kennedy, author of “100 Things to Do […]