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Arlington Historical Society

Historic Ball-Sellers property to reopen for tours

Another sign normalcy, or some semblance of it, may be returning to life: The Arlington Historical Society has announced plans to reopen its Ball-Sellers House for tours. The facility – the oldest home in Arlington, with a provenance dating back...

Model of USS Arlington coming to county-government HQ

Whenever renovations to the Arlington County government’s Ellen M. Bozman Government Center are complete, a scale-model replica of the U.S. Navy’s USS Arlington will be awaiting placement in a prime position. “I just ordered it today,” Arlington Historical Society president...

Details emerge on preservation plan for Arlington Historical Museum

It could take upwards of 10 years and $1.5 million to preserve, renovate and expand the Arlington Historical Museum, and backers of the proposal are counting on the broader community to become engaged in the effort. “This is a case...

Historical Society to look at future of Hume School

The Arlington County Historical Society will hold its annual members’ meeting, followed by a program on the future of the Hume School, on Thursday, May 13 at 7 p.m. The online program will include election of officers and board members...

Historical Society program to look at Upton’s Hill

Local historian and re-enactor Peter Vaselopulos will discuss the Civil War history of Upton’s Hill during an Arlington Historical Society program on Thursday, April 8 at 7 p.m. The site, which in more recent years was home to the Rouse...

Historical-essay competition looks at impact of 9/11

The Arlington Historical Society and Cherrydale Columbia Lodge 42 again are gearing up to present the Arlington Historical Essay Contest for youth in grades 8-12. Students are asked to write an essay on: “How did the 9/11 attack affect Arlington?...

Historical Society to zero in on Rouse estate

Local historian and Civil War re-enactor Peter Vaselopulos will discuss the hidden Civil War history of the Febrey-Lothrop (Rouse) estate during an Arlington Historical Society program on Thursday, April 8 at 7 p.m. The event will be held online. For...

Arlington Historical Society offers books on county

The Arlington Historical Society has what it believes is the largest concentration of books on the history of Arlington in the world in its online bookstore. “We offer more than three dozen local history books – most are by local...
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New School Board member receives liaison assignments

New Arlington School Board member Bethany Sutton has her assignments. School Board members on Feb. 2 are expected to approve...
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