We’ve collected six photos from September's past in Northern Virginia. Explore these historical moments that shaped the region we know today.

A photo of Orville Wright flying over Fort Meyer in Arlington, VA. — The Wright Brothers used to fly right here in Northern Virginia. | Photo from Streets of Washington via Flickr

September, 1908

"Orville Wright at Fort Myer"
Orville Wright, one of the Wright brothers, deemed aviation pioneers, demonstrated this plane over Fort Myer in Arlington.

Football game played as part of the 1949 Organization Day festivities. — Game on. | Photo via Old Guard Museum US Army via Flickr

September 21, 1949

"1949 Organization Day Football Game"
This football game was a part of Organization Day in 1949 on Summerall Field in Fort Myer. This event was likely for a regiment (a military unit) to celebrate its history.

Students sitting at Fort Myer elementary school, September 7, 1954. — Students back in 1954. | Photo via Washington Public Spark via Flickr

September 7, 1954

"US Military integrates Virginia base schools: 1954"
Four students at Fort Myer Elementary School sit together while they wait for the bell to signify the beginning of the school day. This was the first school in Virginia to desegregate.

Transit workers picket in front of a bus garage at 3501 South Glebe Rd., September 13, 1973. — Click the source link in this caption to learn more. | Photo via Washington Area Spark via Flickr

September 13, 1973

"Transit workers wildcat over Metro takeover: 1973"
Transit workers picket at 3501 South Glebe Rd. over benefits and pay provisions. They also wanted to keep their union without it being merged into the larger Amalgamated Transit Union.

A photo of the Arlington Memorial Bridge facing Arlington National Cemetery. — Step back in time and take a walk down the Arlington Memorial Bridge in 1975. | Photo by Moacir de Sa Pereira via Flickr

September, 1975

"Arlington Memorial Bridge"
This photo highlights one of the bridges linking Arlington to DC, with Arlington National Cemetery visible in the distance. Take a look at the cars of days gone by.

A photo of firefighters outside the Pentagon after 9/11. — Local firefighters help after the 9/11 attacks. | Photo by Michael Defino via Arlington Public Library

September 12, 2001

"National Airport personnel deployed to the Pentagon"
A group of National Airport personnel pictured before being deployed to the Pentagon in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks.