Routes of Resilience: From Enslavement to Freedom Along the Pike Explore the journey from enslavement to freedom along The Pike in this eye-opening event! Join The Black Heritage Museum of Arlington, The Arlington Historical Society, and WalkArlington as we learn about the lives of free and enslaved Black people in 19th-century Arlington. In this afternoon […]
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 helped build our county (and our country). The markers are placed in the sidewalk at the last known location where these enslaved people lived. Memorializing […]
The Ball-Sellers House is celebrating 50 years of ownership of this c.1750 farmhouse when Marian Sellers donated it to the Arlington Historical Society. We have so much history to share, we’re launching a new mini history series called “15 Minute History” twice a month on select Saturdays at 2:00 pm. On June 14, come and […]
