Historic Reevesland Property Transferred to Habitat for Humanity Published on July 25, 2024 The Arlington County Board approved an agreement to convey the Reeves Farmhouse to Habitat for Humanity of Washington, DC, and Northern Virginia (Habitat DC-NOVA) Tagged as: , History, News Article
County Board Approves Historic and Cultural Resources Plan Update Published on November 14, 2023 On Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, the Arlington County Board approved an update to the Historic and Cultural Resources Plan (HCRP), concluding a multiyear process to develop a more modern approach to how the County advances the preservation and appreciation of its built and cultural environments. Tagged as: , County Board, History, News Release, Projects & Planning
Arlington Provides New Historic Preservation Grants for 12 Projects Published on October 11, 2023 Twelve projects have been selected as the first grant recipients of the Arlington County Historic Preservation Fund (HPF). The fund was created to provide a unique opportunity to invest in the future of preservation in Arlington County by administering funds in support of community and individual projects related to the County’s history, built environment, and cultural heritage. Tagged as: , History, News Release, Projects & Planning
Arlington Shows Support for Sister City Ivano-Frankivsk Published on March 03, 2022 Arlington County is finding many ways to show support and solidarity for its Ukrainian sister city, Ivano-Frankivsk. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, County Board, History, News Release
Library REAL Archives Project: Call for Community Donations Published on October 07, 2021 Arlington Public Library is launching the REAL Archives Project, or el Re-Encuentro de Arlington Latinos, to illustrate the rich, vibrant history of the Latino community in Arlington County. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, History, Libraries, News Release
Introducing a Zine about Arlington's Northern Main Street Published on October 01, 2021 The zine brings the history, stories, and character of Langston Boulevard to life through illustrations by artist Liz Nugent and celebrates the corridor's new namesake, John M. Langston. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, History, News Release, Projects & Planning, Archive
Arlington Takes Next Steps in Race and Equity Work Published on July 14, 2021 The County has released the first two 15-year spans of a comprehensive online timeline of Arlington's racial history and will host an interactive community discussion July 21. Tagged as: , History, Archive
New Stratford Commemorative Trail Marks School Desegregation Published on June 11, 2021 Formal dedication of the Stratford Commemorative Trail at what is now Dorothy Hamm Middle School (formerly Stratford Junior High School). Tagged as: , History, News Article, Schools, Archive
Arlington's History Goes Online Published on June 03, 2021 A wealth of historical Arlington documents are now more readily available for residents, businesses, and history buffs alike. Tagged as: , Archive, History,
County Board Approves Process to Choose New Logo Published on December 16, 2020 Arlington is beginning a community process to find a new logo for the County's visual identity, and seeking public comment on a proposed new policy and process for naming and renaming County streets, parks, buildings, and more. Tagged as: , Archive, County Board, History, Media Alert
