Arlington Historical Society Reaches Goal To Save Ball-Sellers House From Destruction

ARLINGTON, VA — The Arlington Historical Society reached its fundraising goal of $6,000 to save the Ball-Sellers House from powderpost beetles.

The money raised in the GoFundMe campaign will be used for the spraying and moisture barrier that will protect the home from powderpost beetles, which have been eating away at the house.

“The GoFundMe campaign has been deactivated and thank yous are going out to donors,” the historical society said. “If you would still like to donate to AHS because you like what we do and know we only do it with donations and membership fees, please visit us on our donation page.”

The Ball-Sellers House, built around 1750, is the oldest structure in Arlington. The house, owned and operated by the Arlington Historical Society, is located at 5620 Third Street South, in the Glencarlyn neighborhood of Arlington.

This farm house was built in the 1750s by farmer John Ball and is the oldest structure in Arlington County. Three generations of the Carlin family owned the house next, starting with the Glencarlyn namesake, William Carlin, who was a tailor for George and Martha Washington. The house has been restored to its colonial era condition.

The last private owner was Marian Sellers, who lived in the house as a child. She donated the house to the Arlington Historical Society in 1975. The building is designated a Virginia State Historical Landmark and is on the National Register of Historic Sites.

The house is open to the public from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays from April through October. Online tours of the house are also available.

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