Collect, Preserve, Share
The Center for Local History (CLH) collects, preserves, and shares historical documents that illustrate Arlington County’s history, diversity and communities.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.
Services
- Research Consultations
- Reference Services
- Scans and Prints
- Exhibitions
- Programs and Events
- Partnerships and Outreach
Research Consultations and the use of the Research Room are available by advance appointment.
Collections
Include a wide range of valuable print and digital materials from different perspectives, and all are available for public use by appointment:
- Photographs
- Local Newspapers
- Online Databases
- Maps
- Subject Files
- Property Atlases
- Old County Directories
- Genealogical Materials
- Rare Books
- Oral Histories
- Archival Records
The Center for Local History operates a public Research Room at Central Library (open by appointment), and maintains the Arlington Community Archives, an off-site archival repository.
Location
Central Library, First Floor
1015 North Quincy Street
Arlington VA 22201
Contact
CLH Manager: Judith Knudsen
Email Staff
Phone: 703-228-5965
Hours
Collecting Initiatives
COVID-19 Archives Project
REAL Archives Project: Re-Encuentro de Arlington Latinos
Center for Local History News
Center for Local History Blog
Oral Histories, Local Stories, and People who have Helped to Shape Arlington
