This Week in 19th Amendment History: The Night of Terror
Just over 100 years ago this week, on November 14, 1917, a group of suffragists underwent a horrifying night of torture and abuse that would come to be known as the “Night of Terror.”
Arlington Theatre ‘N’ Bowling
On August 15, 1940, one of Arlington’s premier cinemas – the Arlington Theatre – opened its doors.
Rediscover Haunted Arlington
Four stories to keep you up at night this October… The Spirits at Overlee, Old Post Chapel, Wakefield High School, and Arlington Hall.
This Week in 19th Amendment History: National Woman’s Rights Convention
On October 23, 1850, the first National Woman’s Rights Convention began in Worcester, Massachusetts.
This Week in 19th Amendment History: Agatha Tiegel Hanson
The first female graduate (and valedictorian) of Gallaudet University and an early champion of both deaf and women’s rights.
Oral History: Presidential Sightings
Interview with Captain Carl Porter.
Arlington’s Water System
Do you know where your water comes from?
Oral History: H-B Woodlawn Beginnings
Interview with Ray Anderson, H-B Woodlawn Principal
On This Day in 19th Amendment History: Mary Church Terrell
A tireless champion of women’s rights and racial justice, Terrell was especially active in the Washington, D.C. area, where she lived for much of her life.
Hoover Airport
Arlington has had congested traffic conditions for almost 100 years…
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