Kim O’Connell

Kim O’Connell is a writer who has lived in Arlington since 1996. With degrees in English literature and historic preservation, she enjoys writing about a wide range of topics related to history, nature, and culture.

http://www.kimaoconnell.com

Articles by This Contributor

Local History

It Was One of the Better Senior Pranks in Arlington’s History

That time a Bob's Big Boy mascot ended up on the roof of Wakefield High School...and other memorable acts of mischief.

Local History

A Place for Homegoing During Segregation

Chinn-Baker Funeral Service started out serving Arlington's Black community when others would not. It's still in business today.

Local History

Who Were the Rosslyn Mountain Boys?

During the disco era, this local country band made an ironic name for itself, sharing bills with Emmylou Harris and Jerry Lee Lewis.

Home & Design

A Confederate Officer Built This House. Today Its Owner is Black.

Larry Chattoo has made peace with his home’s complicated past. The design speaks volumes.

Lifestyle

Dog Sledding Adventures in Maryland

Get your thrills with an Iditarod-style winter outing within driving distance of D.C. Snow not required.

Local History

Searching for Selina Gray, Keeper of Arlington House

A cemetery near Mount Vernon may be the final resting place of the enslaved woman who held the keys to the Custis-Lee estate during the Civil War.

Education

Remembering Arlington’s ‘Experiment in Free-Form Education’

Half a century ago, this short-lived experiment in student-directed learning was a precursor to the creation of H-B Woodlawn.

Local History

Beyond the Beautiful Earth

Astronaut David M. Brown was as down-to-earth as he was starry-eyed. He perished on the space shuttle Columbia.

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