The Arlington Historical Society Museum, closed last summer for preservation and renovation, will reopen on Saturday, May 3, 2025.
The reopening will allow for celebrating two significant milestones in 2026: the 70th anniversary of Arlington Historical Society and the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Museum Director Bethany Baker says that the society has taken the past several months to update older exhibits and introduce new ones featuring original stories and historical signage. This effort involved Arlington Historical Society volunteers and community partners.
The society’s mission is to improve the community by promoting knowledge of local diverse history. The Museum’s reopening presents an opportunity to revitalize public engagement with Arlington’s history, said Arlington Historical Society President David Pearson.
One new exhibit, Memorializing the Enslaved, highlights the lives of enslaved individuals who lived and labored in Arlington, honoring their contributions and resilience. The exhibit seeks to ensure their voices are acknowledged and remembered through historical records, artifacts and personal stories.
During the reopening, May 3, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., visitors will have the chance to meet Barbara Noe Kennedy, author of “100 Things to Do in Arlington Before You Die.”
After the reopening, the Museum will be open Saturdays and Sundays 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Those interested in a group tour or who would like to volunteer, please email info@arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org