AHS is celebrating the vibrant cultures, traditions and heritage of Latin America at Arlington County's Festival Latinoamericano on Saturday, October 3, at Arlington Mill Community Center. This free community event […]
Local 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 […]
Join AHS at Fort C.F. Smith's Fall Heritage Festival as we gather to celebrate our nation’s heritage with a family-friendly day of fun. Step back into history and try your […]
AHS President, Peter Vaselopulos (a Civil War re-enactor) will spotlight military food during the Civil War. Captain James M. Sanderson, a Federal officer from New York, wrote the groundbreaking cookbook, […]
TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE! Join the Arlington Historical Society (AHS) and the Friends of Arlington's Planetarium (FOAP) for an Evening of History Under the Stars, a joint fundraiser for both organizations […]
How did a few surveyors, some astronomical calculations, and a series of stone markers define the nation’s new capital? Join David Pearson for a fascinating 15 Minute History exploring the […]
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 […]
Once an elegant burial place with marble interiors and Tiffany stained-glass windows, Arlington’s Abbey Mausoleum later suffered neglect and vandalism before its demolition in 2001. Join Winter Hamm for our […]
The Ball-Sellers House, located in the Glencarlyn neighborhood, is not only the county’s oldest surviving house but also encapsulates the entire history of Arlington. In many ways it is also a reflection of America's transition from a former colony to the modern era. Arlington Historical Society's Chair of the Ball-Sellers House Annette Benbow will trace the […]
In Their Own Words: Veterans’ Stories Preserved by Yorktown Students Join us for a 15 Minute Hands-On History exploring veterans’ oral histories written and collected by Yorktown High School history students in the 1990s. These books preserve personal accounts of military service while connecting generations through the practice of recording history. Learn about this student […]