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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Local History
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.
Where They Were
"I remember thinking that we would be in the ER for many hours receiving patients, but by 2 or 3 p.m. the influx had stopped." Arlingtonians reflect on 9/11.
Remembering September 11
The attacks 20 years ago left Arlington and our nation forever changed.
The Black Women Code Breakers of Arlington Hall Station
Their top-secret unit played a critical role during World War II.
Track Record
Before the Pentagon was built, gamblers went there to bet on horses and hot rods.
10 Black History Icons, Landmarks and Milestones
These pivotal figures, places and events shaped the Arlington we know today.
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.
