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:
South Arlington History Presentation
September 20, 2025
View a presentation by Arlington’s Historic Preservation Specialist about Fairlington, Shirlington, and Four Mile Run.
Famous Fairlingtonians — Past & Present
August 31, 2025
We are sharing a list of notable Fairlingtonians that we will continue to update.
9/11 Oral Histories
August 20, 2025
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.
Fairlington Historical Society Presents "Built to Last"
Watch the Fairlington Episode of WETA's "If You Lived Here."
Watch Party for If You Lived Here
Oral Histories of Early Fairlingtonians
January 8, 2025
Read oral histories of early residents memorialized for Fairlington’s 40th anniversary.
When Kids Ruled Fairlington
Photos from South Utah Street, 1956-1960
December 17, 2024
Photos submitted by a former resident of childhood on South Utah Street in the late 1950’s.