FHS and the Fairlington Civic Association to Host Stumbling Stones Dedication April 2, 2026 Events The Stumbling Stones will be dedicated to two individuals who were enslaved in Fairlington.
Shirlington Lunch Counter Sit-ins March 8, 2026 Articles 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 Articles Fairlington resident Amina Luqman-Dawson won a Newbery Award for her debut novel, Freewater.
Desegregation of Abingdon and Fairlington Elementary Schools February 1, 2026 Articles Desegregation of schools in Fairlington occurred later than many people believe.
🎄 Fairlington Holiday Lights Contest 🎄 January 4, 2026 Events The Fairlington Historical Society is excited to announce the results of our Holiday Display Contest.
Slavery at Morven October 28, 2025 Articles At Morven, the farm on the land that became Fairlington, slavery was widespread for generations.
Holiday Display Contest October 22, 2025 Events 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 Events View a presentation by Arlington’s Historic Preservation Specialist about Fairlington, Shirlington, and Four Mile Run.
9/11 Oral Histories August 20, 2025 Oral Histories We are looking for people who lived in Fairlington on September 11, 2001.
Contribute to the Fairlington Coloring Book! June 10, 2025 The Fairlington Historical Society is developing a Fairlington community coloring book.