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.

Arlington Artists Alliance

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

Museum Renovation Update

Freedman’s Village

On this day in Arlington history: December 4, 1863. Freedman's Village is dedicated.

Aircraft Warning Service

On this day in Arlington history: December 3, 1943, the “Arlington Sun” newspaper reported that 22 students graduated from the aircraft recognition school conducted by the Arlington observation post of the Aircraft Warning Service (AWS). Their accomplishment was celebrated with a certificate and a banquet at the Army-Navy Country Club. The class had 11 women and 11 men.

Bell Ringer Campaign

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.

The Alexandria Canal

On this day in Arlington history, December 1, 1843 The Alexandria Canal, which connected the Alexandria seaport to what is now the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, opened to traffic and linked to the Potomac River.

Monte Carlo

On this day in Arlington history, November 30, 1893: Monte Carlo, the notorious gambling house at Jackson City at the Virginia end of the Long Bridge, went up in flames.

The Arlington Experimental Farm

On this day in Arlington history, November 29, 1940: All official activity ends at the Arlington Experimental Farm. The Arlington Experimental Farm, located on a portion of the Arlington estate close to the Potomac River, had been the main research facility for the US Department of Agriculture in the Washington area since 1900.

Quarters 1, Fort Myer

On this day in Arlington history, November 28, 1972: Quarters 1, Fort Myer is named to the National Register of Historic Places.

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