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AHS Bell History

December 10, 2025

The bell—which started ringing in 1893 when the Hume School opened--was produced by the oldest bell foundry in the country, the McShane Bell Foundry of Baltimore. Founded in 1856, McShane has produced more than 300,000 bells for churches, municipal buildings, and schools all over the world.

Bell Ringer Campaign 2025

December 4, 2025

December is a season of hope and giving. That is why we hope you will consider AHS and give a special end-of-year gift to our Annual “Bell Ringer Campaign.” The campaign is named for our school bell that has been ringing out history since 1893.

Museum Store Sunday

November 25, 2025

Every museum store purchase supports our mission to strengthen our community by building a better understanding of local history. We have unique gift ideas made by local artisans, as well as gift memberships to the Arlington Historical Society and books about Arlington history.

Wish Wall

July 11, 2025

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

April 11, 2025

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

February 1, 2025

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

View from the Virginia Shore

August 6, 2024

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.

AHS Bell History

Bell Ringer Campaign 2025

Museum Store Sunday

Wish Wall

Museum Reopens

Arlington Artists Alliance

View from the Virginia Shore

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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Contraband Camp

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