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As our nation approaches its 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence from Great Britain, we reflect upon 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.
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From Barriers to Ballots

Now on view at the Arlington Historical Museum, From Barriers to Ballots explores the long and ongoing struggle for voting rights in Virginia.
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Ceramics and History

For thousands of years, artists have used ceramics to document history. At the Arlington Historical Society bookstore, you can see a modern example of this tradition in the artwork created by AHS board member Jessica Kaplan.
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Wish Wall

As we approach America’s 250th birthday in 2026, we invite you to reflect on what kind of future you hope to see for our country.

Museum Reopens

The Arlington Historical Society (AHS) Museum, after closing last summer for essential preservation and renovation work, reopened on Saturday, May 3, 2025.

Arlington Artists Alliance

In the spring of 2012, Arington Artists Alliance founder Jane…

View from the Virginia Shore

William MacLeod was born in Alexandria, Virginia in 1811 to Scottish parents. He developed a strong connection with the city of Washington at a young age, witnessing the burning of the city by the British in 1814. After finishing his schooling, MacLeod attended medical training at the University of Glasgow in Scotland. It was during this time that he started visiting museums and art galleries and learned to paint.

Historical Milestones

The Historic Febrey Lothrop Rouse Estate

History of Enslavement in Arlington

1920s Arlington in a Dozen Objects

The African-American Experience in Arlington

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1805 S Arlington Ridge Rd, Arlington, VA 22202
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5620 3rd St S, Arlington, VA 22204
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Arlington Historical Society
P.O. Box 100402
Arlington, Virginia 22210-3402

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