Fort C.F. Smith Park

10/02/2026

Join us for some old-fashioned fun on Saturday, October 10! Everyone is welcome to this free event at Fort C.F. Smith.

09/26/2026

These stones are a vital addition to the historic landscape here at Fort C.F. Smith. The lives of these nine individuals are in direct conversation with the fort built on this land, and their story is now as visible as the earthworks. Come to Fort C.F. Smith and join the conversation!

The Arlington Historical Society and the Black Heritage Museum of Arlington created the project to bring to light the county’s brutal history of enslavement and the fortitude and resilience of local enslaved people.

09/01/2026

Get a dose of local and national history with this guided hike exploring the fascinating story behind the founding of our nation's capital!

08/19/2026

Recent weather has caused a large limb to obstruct the trail here at the park. The forest trail will be CLOSED until we can clear it and ensure the trail is safe!

06/27/2026

Today's Backyard History at Mosaic Park is cancelled today due to the forecast. We'll see you at the parks next month!

06/12/2026

Join us tomorrow at Jennie Dean Park! From 12:30 to 2:30 we'll be sharing the history of Arlington's Civil War forts as part of our new Backyard History series. Learn about Arlington's fascinating role during the Civil War, handle artifacts, and built your own fort with us! Note that the 12:30-2:30 time is a change from the Enjoy catalogue's listing of 2-4.

06/10/2026

Fort CF Smith is getting its garden into shape and we are looking for a few recruits to help on Saturday at 10am.

06/05/2026

05/23/2026

HISTORY HIKE: THE 1775 EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION
The forecast is looking great for the upcoming Arlington County Parks and Recreation hike where we will explore how the American Revolution reached Arlington, connecting its residents to profound changes in the course of human events.

This 2-mile round trip hike on the Four Mile Run trail will begin and end at the Arlington Mill Community Center and stop at landmarks associated with key figures in this incredible story of resistance and subterfuge.

📅 Saturday, May 30
⏱️2:00-3:30 p.m.
🗺️Arlington Mill Community
https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Departments/Parks-Recreation/Parks-Events/2026/Nature-and-History/History-Hike-The-1775-Emancipation-Proclamation

05/22/2026

Tomorrow's Bayonet Exercise program has been rescheduled! The General Commanding looked at the forecast and thought it better to work on our bayonet skills next Saturday from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Come join us at the fort to learn how Civil War soldiers used bayonets and try out their moves yourself!