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 […]
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 as we welcome author and historian Dr. Zachary Schrag for a discussion of the development of the Metro and its impact on Arlington. He is the author of […]
Join us for a brief talk about Irene Ottillie Young, an owner of the house who was also a suffragist and fought for the right to vote for women. Annette […]
AHS is helping Clarendon celebrate its history at Clarendon Day. Come by our table and get a free "Souvenir Guide from the 1915 Northern VIrginia Exposition." Stay for a story […]
Join us for a brief talk by the author of “Shootout at Jackson City,” George Axiotis, as he describes what life was like living outside the law in Rosslyn and […]
The cemetery of the oldest church in the county is a museum with no walls. Each of the interred has a story and AHS is partnering with Mt. Olivert United […]
The lives of Margaret Hyson and her children George and Charlotte – three people enslaved in what is now the Yorktown neighborhood in the 1800s - had previously been unknown. […]
Friday, October 3: Deadline for Buying AHS Banquet Tickets Honoring America’s Story and Local History Time is running out to buy your tickets for the AHS Banquet at the Army […]
The Ball-Sellers House is wrapping up its 50th Anniversary season as a museum at the end of October, so we thought we’d remind folks what’s so unique about this c. […]