The Arlington Historical Society is helping our community commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act by partnering on a series of exhibits, panel discussions, and presentations titled "From Barriers to Ballots: The Fight for Equal Voting Rights in Virginia." In this series of events you’ll learn about the history of voting rights in […]
Join us at the Ball-Sellers House as we rediscover how, 250 years ago, the Fairfax militia prepared to fight the British. History Spotlight at 2:00. Local historian Kevin Vincent will give […]
The Arlington Historical Society is at the Arlington County Fair. We have an indoor booth from Friday at 4 pm through Sunday at 7 pm. Stop by and say hello and talk about history! See artifacts from the AHS collection Play the Arlington Chrono Game and try to put local history events in the order […]
As our nation approaches its 250th anniversary of our Declaration of Independence from Great Britain, we reflect on the stories and places that have shaped its history. Arlington, a community with deep roots in the American narrative, has witnessed some significant moments that contributed to the story of our nation. For this contest, identify what […]
Join us for a reading of an original play about the oldest structure in the county, the Ball-Sellers House, a farmhouse built around 1750. Washington Liberty grads, Layla Johnson and […]
Join us as we commemorate the lives of Con and Killemasce, who were enslaved by John Hurst in the 1760s. Since the late 1700s, African Americans made important contributions to […]
The Arlington Historical Society is joining George Mason University for the Fall 2025 Welcome Fair. We'll be helping to build a stronger community by sharing info on our diverse history […]