Victory Day in Europe – Arlington Sister Cities’ Connections to History
Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Forces, General Dwight D. Eisenhower holds up the pens used to sign the first unconditional Nazi surrender in Reims, France on May 7, 1945. (Source: Museum of the Surrender, CC BY-SA 4.0, G. Garitan) What is Victory in Europe Day (also called VE Day) and why is it celebrated […]
Victory in Europe Day – Panel Discussion
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April in Reims Sparkling Wine Tasting
Join us on April 23 for a sparkling wine tasting with hors d’oeuvres and a sommelier presentation.
Visit Germany In 2025 with the Arlington-Aachen High School Exchange
Successful applicants must be current 9th, 10th or 11th grade high school students residing or attending school in Arlington, and demonstrate leadership, maturity, and an interest in foreign history and cultures. Participants will be invited to host an Aachen student from October 8 – 20, 2025. Financial aid is available for qualified applicants. Applications are […]
San Miguel Committee Members Visit San Miguel
This past July, members of the San Miguel Committee visited San Miguel, El Salvador. Interim Committee President, Russell Ramirez, along with committee members Orlando Gamarra, Mauricio Coreas, Manfredo Mejia, and Jose Pineda, met with the staff and students of the English language program. The over 60 students, ranging in age from 12 to 17 and […]
An American Family’s Connection to Aachen, Germany
By: Laura Leighann Two years ago, we didn’t know a soul in Germany. Now, we have friendships in both Aachen and Dortmund. In 2022, my daughter participated in the ASCA 5th-grade exchange program between Arlington and Aachen. While she was the official participant, it became a family affair. After being paired with an incredible family, we […]
ASCA’s 30th Anniversary
Please enjoy our 30th Anniversary Booklet which includes congratulatory letters from Arlington County Board Chair Libby Garvey, and Vice Chair Takis Karantonis, along with ASCA’s history and photos. A heartfelt thank you to all of the volunteers who have served on the ASCA Board of Directors over these 30 years, and to all of the […]
ASCA and Aachen Celebrate 30th Anniversary
In April, ASCA celebrated its 30th Anniversary, and the 30th Anniversary of our Sister City Partnership with Aachen. A delegation from Aachen traveled to Arlington to participate in programs hosted by the Arlington County Board, Arlington Fire Department, and to join in the 30th Anniversary celebration. Invitations were also extended to the Mayors and committees […]
Arlington-Aachen Family Exchange Program
2024-2025 DEADLINE EXTENDED TO August 10, 2024! Applications Accepted THROUGH August 10, 2024 AT 5:00 pm (earlier applications receive priority for limited spaces – see information/faq for further details). Click here to go to the application. Disregard the old deadline date on the application page – families have until 5:00 on August 10, 2024 to apply. […]
Pupusa Day with a Purpose
Please join the San Miguel Committee of Arlington Sister City Association for a Pupusa Day with a Purpose on Sunday, November 12, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.Abi Azteca Grill, 3005 Columbia Pike, Arlington
