10 Black History Icons, Landmarks and Milestones
These pivotal figures, places and events shaped the Arlington we know today.
Local History
Dragonfly Spies
Is it an insect? Or a drone? If you're near CIA headquarters you can't be too sure.
When Baseball Was Segregated
Arlington's Black baseball clubs drew crowds in the first half of the 20th century.
The 230-Year Old Piece of History in the Backyard
Ten of D.C.'s original boundary stones are in Arlington, Falls Church and McLean.
Once There Was a Segregation Wall in Arlington
A historic landmark crumbles in Halls Hill, and is the better for it.
The Storied History of Chain Bridge
Spanning a narrow stretch of the Potomac, this local landmark has provided passage for Civil War soldiers, bootleggers and more.
Arlington Turns 100
Our county celebrates a centennial milestone this month. Here's how the county got its name, and a peek at what it looked like a century ago.
The Coolest Group House in Arlington
Once it was an opulent castle owned by a reclusive couple. Then it became the ultimate party house.
A Sanctuary During the Jim Crow Era
McLean's Pleasant Grove Church was a pillar of African-American life.
She Paved the Way for ATMs. And STEM for Girls.
Let us give thanks to Grace Hopper, the "grandmother of COBOL."
What's the Dillon Rule?
It's the reason Arlington officials sometimes can't act autonomously without state approval.
Visit Virginia's Lesser-Known Civil War Sites
Looking for some historic sites that are a bit off the beaten path? Here's your itinerary.
Get Away: Jamestown's Diverse HerStory Exhibit
"Tenacity" offers a multicultural look at the women of 17th century Virginia.
Brown's Hardware Endures
Hugh Brown died in November, but The Little City's longest-running business lives on.
The Legend of the Falls Church Hangman's Tree
Local lore has stretched the truth a bit. Here's the real story.
A Sit-In in Arlington
On June 9, 1960, six college students, black and white, walked into the Cherrydale Drug Fair.
Hickory Hill and the Kennedy Mystique
The McLean Mansion's most famous resident, RFK, was assassinated 50 years ago this month.
Remembering the Founder of Memorial Day
Sue Vaughan is buried in Arlington's Mount Olivet Cemetery.
That Time Arlington Made a Pitch for a Major League Baseball Team
Okay, make that five times…
These Women Made History
The Arlington Public Library has a new digital collection chronicling local women's achievements.
Arlington's Oldest Families
Their ancestors came here centuries ago, some by choice and others by force.
