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What’s Your Story?

The Arlington Historical Society launched a new oral history initiative, Arlington Stories, during HistoryFest on May 9, 2026. 

HistoryFest is History

HistoryFest is now history.  However, its impact will continue to be felt as over 1,500 people came out to Kenmore Middle School to learn more about Arlington's history. 

Old Guard

The Commander-in-Chief's Guard (CINC Guard), officially Company A, 4th Battalion, 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment ("The Old Guard"), is an elite Army unit based at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Arlington, Virginia.

Building Minds, Shaping Futures Exhibit

The innovative exhibit allows visitors to step into Arlington’s classrooms, past and present,  exploring the history of public education in the county.

Building Minds, Shaping Futures

The innovative exhibit allows visitors to step into Arlington’s classrooms, past and present,  exploring the history of public education in the county.

Virginia History Affiliates program.

The Arlington Historical Society announces they have joined the newly launched Virginia History Affiliates program. Organized and funded by the Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC), the professional museum collective is designed to connect historical sites, history museums, and related organizations of all sizes from across the Commonwealth.
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Arlington, Virginia 22210-3402

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