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 […]
Join the Arlington Historical Society as it hosts a talk by Kevin Vincent on the march of the French and American Armies to and from Yorktown that passed through present-day […]
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 […]
As the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding, the Memorializing the Enslaved in Arlington Project in conjunction with the Center for Local History invites you to help tell a more complete American story. African American family histories—shaped by enslavement, emancipation, resilience, and community—are essential to understanding that story. This Genealogy Workshop: "Black […]
Museum Store Sunday Book Sale! Calling all history lovers and bookworms! Celebrate Museum Store Sunday with us at the Arlington Historical Museum and take 30% OFF every book in the […]