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Local historians and reenactors, Edward W. Gantt, Ben Hawley, and Michael Schaffner will give a presentation on African American regiments organized in what was then Alexandria County (now Arlingto…
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George Axiotis, local historian and author will tell us the true story of an eager Deputy Sheriff who went to do the right thing but got himself and his posse into the largest shootout in Alexandri…
Arlington Historical Society
If you love history and love what you see here, please help AHS do more in the community by becoming a member for just $35. Click here for more information about membership benefits. Your membership will be good until June 30, 2021.
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The Arlington Historical Museum will be closed through Memorial Day.
Due to the corona virus threat, AHS is adhering to state requirements to close non-essential services. AHS has posted virtual tours, dozens of local history related videos, and articles from the decades of original articles published in the annual Arlington Historical Magazine. Please visit us there.
We will update this notice if it changes.
Thank you.
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Virtual Exhibit: Crepe Upon the Doors: Epidemics in Arlington County AnnetteApril 4, 2020 Today, battling Corona Virus, the government asks Arlingtonians to shutter businesses, cultural facilities, and schools and requests reside... Read More... 1901-1939ExhibitsHealthMedicinePeople0 Comments0 views
The Arlington Historical Museum is closed during the corona virus emergency. But you can still tour our special exhibit on Arlington in the 1920s virtually.
The Arlington Historial Museum is closed during the corona virus emergency, but that doesn’t mean you can’t view the exhibit virtually! Why are we exhibiting artifacts from the 1920s? I…
The Arlington Historical Museum will be closed from Monday March 16 through at least Tuesday, April 14.
Due to the coronavirus, AHS is adhering to county guidance and following the actions of the Arlington public school system. We will update this notice if it changes.
Thank you.
-- The Arlington Historical Society
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Can anyone identify the Arlington business this lighter represents? It says Z. S. Lowe and the address is 4617 Wilson Boulevard, phone: 524-1333. We'd like to use this in an upcoming exhibit at the Arlington Historical Museum about the giveaways that Arlington businesses did as promotionals.
The Aurora Hills Women's Club has been a long-time supporter of the Arlington Historical Museum at the historic Hume School and this year, they continue! The 2019 Holiday Wreath Sale is now undwerway!! Funds raised are designated to two charities: the Arlington Historical Society (supporting infrastructure maintenance for the Hume School building) and for 2019 / 2020 Jill's House, a care facility for intellectually disabled children providing respite for their families.
The funds donated from their wreath sales have been used every year for the upkeep of the Hume School which houses the Arlington Historical Museum and its collection of artifacts. This is the oldest remaining school house in the county and was built in 1891. In recent years, funds from wreath sales have gone towards a much needed new roof, new windows, and window shades that protect the exhibits from harmful sunlight. Please consider buying a wreath. They're beautiful and every time you see it on your door you'll be reminded that you help preserve Arlington History.
Visit their website to learn more, pick your wreath, and order.
https://www.ahwc1958.org/
The Arlington Historical Museum is getting a nice newly paved parking lot on FRIDAY, August 30. So we'll be closed that day.
Just a few more weeks for our summer exhibit! Stop in free Fri-Sun from 1-4 pm. 1805 S. Arlington Ridge Rd.
The Arlington Historical Museum is hosting a unique exhibit of artifacts selected by our Collection Manager, Haley Wallace. This exhibit features artifacts that may be thought provoking, inspiring,…
Ball-Sellers House
Thank you Monumental City Ancient Fife and Drum Corps and Scott and Dakota Springston AND Thank you to Gerry Martineau for helping to capture the fun on Saturday's Season Opener for the Ball-Sellers House.
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Opinion | Save Claude Moore Colonial Farm
Regarding the May 2 Metro article “Claude Moore Colonial Farm may close this year”: Claude Moore Colonial Farm is a living history museum that shows life on a small farm during the 18th century. I...
This is a nice conference for DC-area folks interested in local history. A representative from the Arlington Historical Society is on the organizing committee. They do welcome papers on local history outside of DC as well.
Updates about the 2018 D.C. History Conference. This year's theme is "Mobility, Migration, and Movement."
Slavery at Abingdon Plantation
This page is about Abingdon Plantation, including slavery, restoration and display of the site, and broader issues of slavery and public history.
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The Arlington Historical Museum is open today from 1-4 pm Free! Stop in today to see our temporary exhibit on World War I. The exhibit features items from Arlingtonians who served in the Great War, some of which has not been on display in the museum for many years, if ever. WWI changed the world and it changed Arlington. This exhibit is part of the county’s commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the U. S. entering the First World and will run through the Armistice Day.
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Just published: "Interpreting the Civil War at Museums and Historic Sites." Chapter 2 is of special interest to Arlington history: "Billy Yank not Johnny Reb: Focusing Civil War Exhibits on the Union in Virginia" by AHS's Arlington Historical Museum Director, Dr. Mark Benbow. The chapter "explores the challenges of interpreting Unionism and Union occupation in Virginia at a small museum in Arlington."
Congratulations Dr. Benbow!
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The Arlington Historical Museum is open today from 12:30-3:30 pm Free! Stop in today to see our new temporary exhibit on World War I. WWI changed the world and it changed Arlington. This exhibit is part of the county’s commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the U. S. entering the First World and will run through the summer. The exhibit will feature items from Arlingtonians who served in the war, some of which have not been in display in the museum for many years, if ever. The exhibit will also include items from the personal collection of Arlington Historical Museum Director Dr. Mark Benbow
May 31
In 1742, what eventually became Arlington County was organized as part of faorfax County. Find out how Arlington really got started and why, decades before it became part of DC.
Who was the Fairfax family? The Colonial History of Fairfax County: A three-hour discussion about the Fairfax family and the founding of Fairfax County. We will also view rarely seen historical documents from the Fairfax Circuit Court Historic Records Center signed by the Fairfax family, George Wa...
This is the finished new roof on the Claude Moore Farm house they just put on. It's modeled after the original Ball-Sellers House roof that you can see form the inside of the house Saturday afternoons from 1-4 Apr-Oct.See ours then go see theirs and compare.
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Buy using AMAZON. SMILE and AMAZON donates a percentage of your purchase to the Arlington Historical Society. You get all the same deals on Amazon AND you support local history. Make sure you choose the Arlington Historical Society in VIRGINIA (not the one in Massachusetts or Texas!)
Visit the Amazon Smile info page to learn more. and THANKS!
Pontoons on the Potomac
April 29, 1925. "Girls from Keith's [vaudeville theater] at Arlington Beach." National Photo Company Collection glass negative.
Appraisal Roadshow to Benefit the Ball-Sellers House, Arlington, VA
Do you own an inherited piece of jewelry, a silver tea service, an antique clock, piece of art, or some other heirloom you're curious about? Saturday afternoon, November 12, will be your opportunity to get a professional appraisal of its value - and help preserve a true Arlington historic treasure w...
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Due to rain, we will NOT be working on the Ball-Sellers House Archaeology dig on Saturday (Oct 1). Instead we WILL be working on Sunday (Oct 2) from 9 am - 4 pm. For more information, please email [email protected]
Here is an example of how everyone can be involved in local history. Sign it if you agree, but definitely read it for its historical value.
https://www.change.org/p/virginia-department-of-historic-resources-say-no-to-the-removal-of-the-robert-ball-family-cemetery-in-ballston-virginia?recruiter=12441281
The Robert Ball Family Cemetery is threatened by development, which proposes to remove the human remains and markers to an off site location. The Robert Ball Family Cemetery was set aside in 1866 as a burial ground for his family, when his land was divided among his children and families. The town...
Arlington Historical Society (AHS) 60th Anniversary Banquet
Please join the Arlington Historical Society for its 60th anniversary banquet. The banquet includes a cocktail reception beginning at 6PM followed by dinner at 7PM and a speaker and awards presentation. Guest speaker: Congressman Don Beyer (VA-8) Honorees: Dr. Alfred O. Taylor, Jr. Cornelia B. Rose…
The Arlington Historical Museum (the Hume School) is CLOSED today (March 27) so our docents can enjoy Easter with their families. We will be open next weekend as normal.
Please like the Arlington Historical Society's main page for all the latest details about exhibits, openings, events, and of course, our history!
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Our mission is to help strengthen our community through a better understanding of its history.
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