The Fairlington Historical Society (FHS) is an organization of Fairlingtonians, present and past, devoted to preserving the unique legacy of the community.
View the Latest Fairlington Historical Society News:
Donate a Stumbling Stone for Fairlington
May 11, 2026
The Arlington Historical Society is collecting donations for additional Stumbling Stones, including in Fairlington.
Photos from the Stumbling Stone Dedication
May 10, 2026
Photos of the Stumbling Stone Dedication held in North Fairlington on April 26, 2026.
FHS and the Fairlington Civic Association to Host Stumbling Stones Dedication
April 2, 2026
The Stumbling Stones will be dedicated to two individuals who were enslaved in Fairlington.
Shirlington Lunch Counter Sit-ins
March 8, 2026
Sit-ins at Shirlington department store lunch counters helped pave the way for integrated dining in Arlington.
Fairlington's Own Award-Winning Author
February 15, 2026
Fairlington resident Amina Luqman-Dawson won a Newbery Award for her debut novel, Freewater.
Desegregation of Abingdon and Fairlington Elementary Schools
February 1, 2026
Desegregation of schools in Fairlington occurred later than many people believe.
🎄 Fairlington Holiday Lights Contest 🎄
January 4, 2026
The Fairlington Historical Society is excited to announce the results of our Holiday Display Contest.
Slavery at Morven
October 28, 2025
At Morven, the farm on the land that became Fairlington, slavery was widespread for generations.
Holiday Display Contest
October 22, 2025
The Fairlington Historical Society is excited to announce a Holiday Display Contest to celebrate the holiday season in style.
South Arlington History Presentation
September 20, 2025
View a presentation by Arlington’s Historic Preservation Specialist about Fairlington, Shirlington, and Four Mile Run.