Remembering September 11 with Photos of First Responders
Images from the Records Related to the September 11, 2001 Terrorist Attacks on the Pentagon collection.
Oral History: Buckingham Florist
Interview with Neil Bassin
Washington Golf and Country Club
The Washington Golf and Country Club is considered the oldest golf club in Virginia, and its course now comprises 88 acres of land just off of Glebe Road in North Arlington.
Oral History: Public Shoe Store
Interview with Dr. Sholom “Doc” Friedman and Karen Widmayer
An (Un)familiar Tune: Arlington’s Song
Though many may not know the words to this reverential tune, Arlington has had an official song for more than 50 years.
Search Thousands of Historic Arlington Papers Online for Free
News Release: Discover Arlington’s history and browse newspaper content online from 1935 to 1978.
Joan Cooper: Taking a Stand
Joan Cooper (1940-2014) was an African-American Arlington social and civic activist, community leader, and passionate anti-drug campaigner.
Oral History: Arlington’s First Openly LGBTQ Elected Official
In 1997, Jay Fisette became the first openly LGBTQ+ person elected to office in the state of Virginia when he won a seat on the Arlington County Board.
Dorothy Hamm: Speaking Out
Dorothy Hamm was at the forefront of the civil rights movement in Arlington, and lead efforts to successfully desegregate Arlington’s schools and theaters.
The History of Arlington’s Logo and Seal
Learn more about our County iconography.
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