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Built by English architect George Hadfield for George Washington Parke Custis (step-grandson and adopted son of George Washington), Arlington House was home to Robert E. Lee from 1831 to 1861, and the annual holiday season was a time of much celebration for the Lee and Custis families.
The annual return to Arlington House was an occasion near and dear to all family members. Indeed, beginning in 1831, Robert E. Lee returned to Arlington on 20 out of 30 Christmases, all while he was an active duty soldier.
Read more about the Lee/Custis Christmas traditions, and share your Arlington holiday memories, on Our Back Pages.
- Presidents Day, Or George Washington Day?
Did you know that in Virginia the federal holiday celebrated on Monday, Feb. 20 is officially named George Washington Day? Section 2.2-3300 of the Virginia State Code, which outlines legal state holidays, says: The third Monday in February - George...
- From Our Back Pages: When Cows Were Local
Dairy farming in Arlington? Why yes, Virginia, there once was such a thing. In fact, Arlington was home to a number of dairy farms in years past, with one of the best known being the Reeves farm. Purchased in 1866 as a 160-acre farm by William H. Torreyson,...
- Our Back Pages: Walker Chapel
Home to one of the earliest church congregations in Arlington County, the unique history of Walker Chapel is that of both change and tradition. Located at the present address of 4102 North Glebe Road, the original Walker Chapel was built in 1871, six...
- Thank You From Arlington Public Library
It's been a winter we'll never forget. And there are still three more weeks of the season, according to the calendar. Hawaii is looking awfully good right now. Arlington Public Library would like to thank its customers for all the patience and...
- Halloween Festivities At New Westover
It's good to know well in advance what's ahead! Halloween is always a busy day for Arlington families, and we have lots of fun activities planned that day for the open house celebrating the new Reed School and Westover Branch Library. Events...
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From Our Back Pages: Home for the Holidays
Built by English architect George Hadfield for George Washington Parke Custis (step-grandson and adopted son of George Washington), Arlington House was home to Robert E. Lee from 1831 to 1861, and the annual holiday season was a time of much celebration for the Lee and Custis families.
The annual return to Arlington House was an occasion near and dear to all family members. Indeed, beginning in 1831, Robert E. Lee returned to Arlington on 20 out of 30 Christmases, all while he was an active duty soldier.
Read more about the Lee/Custis Christmas traditions, and share your Arlington holiday memories, on Our Back Pages.
- Presidents Day, Or George Washington Day?
Did you know that in Virginia the federal holiday celebrated on Monday, Feb. 20 is officially named George Washington Day? Section 2.2-3300 of the Virginia State Code, which outlines legal state holidays, says: The third Monday in February - George...
- From Our Back Pages: When Cows Were Local
Dairy farming in Arlington? Why yes, Virginia, there once was such a thing. In fact, Arlington was home to a number of dairy farms in years past, with one of the best known being the Reeves farm. Purchased in 1866 as a 160-acre farm by William H. Torreyson,...
- Our Back Pages: Walker Chapel
Home to one of the earliest church congregations in Arlington County, the unique history of Walker Chapel is that of both change and tradition. Located at the present address of 4102 North Glebe Road, the original Walker Chapel was built in 1871, six...
- Thank You From Arlington Public Library
It's been a winter we'll never forget. And there are still three more weeks of the season, according to the calendar. Hawaii is looking awfully good right now. Arlington Public Library would like to thank its customers for all the patience and...
- Halloween Festivities At New Westover
It's good to know well in advance what's ahead! Halloween is always a busy day for Arlington families, and we have lots of fun activities planned that day for the open house celebrating the new Reed School and Westover Branch Library. Events...