
Eagle Scout Service Project
Tyler Harry, a Boy Scout with Arlington’s Troop 164, wanted his Eagle Scout Service project to be historic. As a result, he submitted a proposal in November 2024 to organize the design, construction, and installation of two display cases for the Arlington Historical Society’s Museum. Tyler coordinated the project with the museum’s Collection Manager, Bethany Baker. She said the timing could not have been better since the museum is renovating.


Stumbling Stone Progress
Students are learning not only about high-tech engraving but also the local history of enslavement.

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.




