Arlington was key to the defenses of Washington during the Civil War. Bryan Cheeseboro will describe the threats to the Capital City that spurred building the ring of defenses—inside DC and in Virginia. The Civil War Defenses of Washington (CWDW) were composed of 68 forts and 93 batteries. But this was the strength of the […]
Walk in the footsteps of George Washington on a guided walking tour with local historian, Kevin Vincent. In 1775, George Washington bought 1200-acres of forest in what is now Arlington. After the Revolutionary War, he returned home and surveyed his property. On the walk you’ll start with a tour of the Ball-Sellers House (the oldest […]
Join us as we dedicate one of the four new wooden benches designed and built by Connor Jones as his Eagle Scout project. He conducted historical research and coordinated with the Ball-Sellers House to identify an appropriate style for the colonial era in which the house was built (c.1750). Then he planned, led, and managed […]
The Arlington Historical Society is proud to be helping to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Charles R. Drew. We'll have a table, artifacts, a quiz, and lots of […]
The Ball-Sellers House is celebrating 50 years of ownership of this c.1750 farmhouse--Marian Sellers donated it to the Arlington Historical Society for $10. We have so much history to share, […]
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 […]
The Union Army has come to Arlington and set up camp at Fort C.F. Smith Park. Join us for a day of living history that will include drilling activities, specialized […]
Although now an international phenomenon, Bluegrass music would have never reached such popularity without the musical community that formed in the DC area. Local bands, radio stations, and music venues, […]
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, […]
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN MOVED INDOORS TO WAKEFIELD HIGH SCHOOL DUE TO WEATHER FORECASTS Honor and celebrate the strength, determination, resilience and integrity of those who weathered in the pursuit […]