If You Lived Here

Bringing History Alive at Arlington House

Arlington historian Charlie Clarke and National Park Service historian Mark Maloy discuss the rich history of Arlington County and the Rosslyn neighborhood. Arlington House, from which the county gets its name, was originally built by George Washington Parke Custis and his slaves in 1802. The estate played a crucial role in the life of Robert E. Lee and the events leading up to the Civil War.

Bringing History Alive at Arlington House

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