Upcoming Events

From Barriers to Ballots Exhibit and 15-Minute History Series

Arlington Historical Museum 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road, Arlington, United States

The Arlington Historical Society is helping our community commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act by partnering on a series of exhibits, panel discussions, and presentations titled "From Barriers to Ballots: The Fight for Equal Voting Rights in Virginia." In this series of events you’ll learn about the history of voting rights in […]

AHS is at Causes & Cocktails

Westin Crystal City Reagan National Airport 1800 Richmond Highway, Arlington, VA, United States

Join us on October 7 from 5:30–7:00 p.m. at the Westin Crystal City for Volunteer Arlington’s Causes & Cocktails! This fun and meaningful networking event brings together civic-minded individuals and community partners who want to be a part of future solutions. The featured cause is education. Come connect and get inspired. The keynote speaker is: […]

Arlington’s American Legion Post 194 and Dorie Miller

Aurora Hills Community Center 735 18th Street, South, Arlington, United States

In 1946, a group of determined and like-minded individuals set out to establish the American Legion Dorie Miller Post 194 & Auxiliary Unit in Arlington. Their courage to start a new post speaks volumes about who they were and the man the post honors.  The Arlington Historical Society welcomes Former Post Commander Kenneth Powell and […]

15-Minute History: The Ups and Downs of Standing Up for Your Rights in Arlington

Arlington Historical Museum 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road, Arlington, United States

Bill Fogarty (Our Man in Arlington for the Falls Church News Press) spotlights protests in Arlington, a review of the civil rights struggles in Arlington in the 1950s followed by a discussion on how these "echoes from the past" might inform civil rights issues today. (2nd Floor, Arlington Historical Museum, 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road) […]

Annual AHS Banquet: Honoring America’s Past, Celebrating Arlington’s Legacy

Army Navy Country Club 1700 Army Navy Drive, Arlington, VA, United States

On the eve of the nation’s 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the Arlington Historical Society will host its annual banquet on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at the Army Navy Country Club. The evening will bring together historians, AHS members, community leaders, and Arlington residents to reflect on how both local and national museums […]

AHS is at the Pike Fest

Penrose Square 2597 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA, United States

The Arlington Historical Society is excited to be a part of this year's Pike Fest! We'll be there sharing history of the Pike and historical info on the MANY diverse communities who live in, on, or near it! Find our table and test your knowledge about Pike history. Find out what events we have coming […]

Arlington’s Political Structure in the 20th Century

Glencarlyn Library 300 S. Kensington Street, Arlington, VA, United States

Join the Glencarlyn Library and "Our Man in Arlington," Bill Fogarty, to learn about the evolution of Arlington's governance structure and its political parties. Bill Fogarty is a retired attorney who has lived and worked in Arlington for more than 40 years and currently serves as a board member for the Leadership Center of Arlington. […]

The Arlington Historical Museum Store is at the Arlington Women’s Club Bazaar

Arlington Women's Club 700 S Buchanan Street, Arlington, Virginia

The Arlington Historical Museum Store is excited to once again be a part of the Arlington Women's Club Annual Bazaar. Visit our table to buy unique books for kids and adults alike, history-based toys and games, keepsakes, and even jewelry! Every purchase at our table helps support the AHS mission to strengthen our community by […]

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