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AHS Bell History

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 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

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.

Always Collecting

Each year, we add new artifacts, photographs, and documents that help tell the many stories of life in Arlington.

Jack and Jill Club of America visit to the museum

The Arlington Historical Museum recently hosted the NOVA chapter of the Jack and Jill Club of America, dedicated to nurturing future African American leaders.

AHS 2025 Annual Banquet

The Arlington Historical Society hosted a SOLD-OUT banquet on the evening of October 14th at the historic Army-Navy Club.  The banquet's theme was "Telling America's Story."
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The Arlington Historical Society relies solely on membership dues and donations to support the Arlington Historical Museum and Ball-Sellers House.

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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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E-mail us: info@arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org
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Arlington Historical Society
P.O. Box 100402
Arlington, Virginia 22210-3402

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