A new addition to our bookshelf is the just-published We are Arlington. This collection of photographs and write-ups is a great way to learn more about Arlington and our special history.

Covering 11 chapters and more than 180 pages, We are Arlington starts with a look at the history of Arlington National Cemetery and recognition of the great Americans buried there and finishes with a compilation of current photographs of Arlington businesses. In between are sections on the Civil War and its disruptive impact on our land and an entertaining review of some of the celebrities who have ties to our community.

After hanging historic Arlington photos in his Cherrydale restaurant and hearing the positive feedback they generated from his customers, author Bill Hamrock decided to compile these images and others into this book. Hamrock is a graduate of Bishop O’Connell High School here in Arlington. He currently is part owner of Pasha Café and Billy’s Cheesesteaks in Arlington’s historic Cherrydale business district.

Published by Hamrock Publishing, We are Arlington is available online for $21.95 plus S&H and tax. The website also has chapter previews for those who want a sneak peek at the book. We are Arlington is also available at several Arlington businesses.