Just across the Potomac from Washington, Arlington has its own history shaped by the Civil War, the growth of the Pentagon, and the transformation of Northern Virginia from farmland to one of the country’s most densely developed suburbs.
Discover the forgotten story of the Ballston Skulls, a semi-pro football team of the 1930s. We’ve dug up some history and searched for photos, but if you know of any, please let us know!
John and Moses Ball were cousins of George Washington. They owned 257 acres in Arlington, and their family built a tavern at the crossroads in 1774.
Whitlow’s on Wilson opened in Arlington’s Clarendon neighborhood and became one of the area’s most popular bars and music venues. Here is the history of how it started and where it began.
Dive into the past and explore Alexandria County (now Arlington County) in 1879 with this awesome map from the Library of Congress map collection. GoDCer Tim will love it!
Happy Saturday GoDCers! We uncovered an incredible Civil War map of the rebel fortifications just west of D.C. in the Boston Public Library archives. Check out the original here!
Discover what Alexandria and Arlington County looked like in 1930 with this assessment map. Get a closer look at the area’s buildings and geography in this detailed map!
Explore the lost history of Arlington Beach in the 1920s, with stunning photos from the National Photo Company Collection. See kids playing at the amusement park, near the Pentagon today, in 1925 and 1923.
An unforgettable image of a smiling army cook at Fort Myer in 1917. We may not know his name, but his smile deserves to be shared with friends. Come take a look at this remarkable photo.
A 1929 whoopee party in Chevy Chase turned deadly when William Francis Mudd was killed by a blow to the skull. Read the full Washington Post account.
