Collect, Preserve, Share
The Center for Local History (CLH) collects, preserves, and shares resources that illustrate Arlington County’s history, diversity and communities.
Librarians and archivists develop collections of unique research material and make them available for use by residents, students, teachers, genealogists, scholars, authors, journalists and anyone interested in learning more about Arlington County.
The Center for Local History operates a public Research Room at Central Library and maintains the Arlington Community Archives, an off-site archival repository.
Research Consultations are available by advance appointment.
Location
Central Library, First Floor
1015 North Quincy Street
Arlington VA 22201
Hours
Tuesday: 1 - 5 p.m.
Thursday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Additional hours by appointment
Services
- Research Consultations
- Reference Services
- Scans and Prints
- Exhibitions
- Programs and Events
- Partnerships and Outreach
Contact
CLH Manager: Judith Knudsen
Email Staff
Phone: 703-228-5965
Events at the Center for Local History
Center for Local History Blog
News, oral histories, local stories, and people who have helped to shape Arlington County.
Collecting Initiatives
COVID-19 Archives Project
