Spirit of ’76 Party
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
Events for October 3, 2025 - September 29, 2025
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Events
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Arlington Historical Museum 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road, Arlington, United States
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15 Minute History: Photographer Lloyd Wolf
Arlington Historical Museum 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road, Arlington, United StatesJoin 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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Origins of Arlington’s County Manager Plan: 1927-1931
Reinsch Library Auditorium, Marymount University 2807 North Glebe Road, ArlingtonThe 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 […]
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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 […]
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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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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 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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The Legend of Dead Man’s Hollow
Reinsch Library Auditorium, Marymount University 2807 North Glebe Road, ArlingtonLocal histories identify two nests of vice and corruption in Arlington during the early years of the 20th century: Rosslyn at the foot of the Aqueduct Bridge, and Jackson City […]