Local History - Arlington Magazine

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.

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.

It Was One of the Deadliest Building Collapses in D.C.-Area History

Fifty years ago, the Skyline Plaza construction disaster emitted a dust cloud so thick that it filled the stadium of Wakefield High School.

Remembering the Bitter Fight Against I-66 in Arlington

In the late '70s, the construction of this major commuter route elicited fierce protests, and even arrests.

Back in the Day, It Was Arlington’s Favorite Fast Food

Once upon a time, Holly Farms Chicken was the place to go for buckets full of comfort.

From Arlington to Nirvana

Music producer Barrett Jones got his start recording punk bands in Arlington. Now his discography includes some of the biggest names in rock, grunge and folk.

The Story of Arlington’s Own Rocket Boys (and Girls)

Remember the movie 'October Sky'? In the Sputnik era, Wakefield High School had its own cadre of rocket builders and moonwatchers.

When Arlington’s Libraries Were Segregated

During the Jim Crow era, the Henry Louis Holmes Library was created by and for Arlington's Black community.

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Launching a Legacy: The Rise of Rowing in Arlington

W-L's historic crew team helped build the sport in Northern Virginia and beyond.

From Antarctica to Arlington

Some folks find their happy place at the beach. Paul and Ruth Siple had a thing for the southern continent.

In Virginia, a History of Protests by Black Transit Riders

Long before Rosa Parks made history in Alabama, our area saw acts of civil disobedience on segregated buses and trains.

Once It Was Arlington’s Hottest Holiday Shopping Destination

Seventy years ago, The Hecht Co. department store at Parkington helped transform Arlington's retail landscape.