An Evening of History Under the Stars

Join the Arlington Historical Society (AHS) and the Friends of Arlington's Planetarium (FOAP) at the David M. Brown Planetarium and adjoining W-L Annex for an evening celebrating science and history in Arlington.

Date:

Friday, October 16, 2026

6 - 9pm

Schedule:

6pm - Displays and Snacks in the Annex. History information, and a special collection of meteorites provided by Cal Powell of NOVAC (Northern VA Astronomy Club).

7pm - Short lecture about the History of the Arlington Planetarium, followed by a fulldome planetarium film about the history of the telescope - "Two Small Pieces of Glass"

8pm - stargazing with telescopes on the plaza (weather permitting).

All tickets are $25. Proceeds will go to support the work of both AHS and FOAP in the Arlington community.

Additional donations are welcome, Donations can be made on the ticket purchasing page even if you don't buy a ticket for the event.