On This Day

Barcroft News

November 23, 2024

On this day in Arlington history, November 23, 1903: The final edition of the Barcroft News is published. The Barcroft News began publication on June 7, 1903. Its four pages were 4" wide by 5 3/4" long and it served a community of 20 houses.

The Audubon Society of Glencarlyn

November 22, 2024

On this day in Arlington history, November 22, 1922, The Audubon Society of Glencarlyn met at Curtis Hall (now known as the Glencarlyn Community Center). The society chapter met to advocate for protective legislation for birds in Virginia.

National Airport

November 21, 2024

On this day in Arlington history: November 21, 1938: the first ceremonial shovelful of dirt started construction of National Airport.

70,000 Union Troops

November 20, 2024

On this day in Arlington history, November 20, 1861: President Abraham Lincoln and his Cabinet reviewed 70,000 Union troops at Bailey’s Crossroads.

Samuel S. Burdett

November 19, 2024

On this day in Arlington history: November 19, 1914 Washington newspapers report that the recently deceased Samuel S. Burdett left in his will, the sum of $3,000 to establish a library in the Glencarlyn community. This will be the county’s first library.

Oaken Bucket

November 18, 2024

On this day in Arlington history, November 18, 1941: The Sun Gazette says “Throng of Rooters Due to Trail Little Generals to G.W. Game.

The Tornado Hit

November 17, 2024

On this day in Arlington history, November 17, 1927, Arlington and indeed much of the Washington, DC area was threatened by a tornado which touched down near Old Town Alexandria.

Kann’s Department Store

November 16, 2024

On this day in Arlington history: November 16, 1951, the Kann’s department store opened in the heart of Arlington County.

Penrose Neighborhood

November 15, 2024

On this day in Arlington history: Nov 15, 2004: Arlington's Penrose neighborhood was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Originally a rural farming community, initial development in the area that became Penrose consisted of 32 parcels by 1900.

Gertrude & Ruth

November 14, 2024

On this day in Arlington history: Nov 14, 1917, protesters for a woman’s right to vote including future Arlingtonians, Gertrude Crocker & her sister Ruth, underwent a horrifying night of torture that would become known as the “Night of Terror.”

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