July 31, 1783 - ARC founded

April 12, 1785 - ARC officially opened at the Bay Street location.

1785 - William Rogers of Maryland appointed as Richmond's first master

May 19, 1791 - President George Washington visited the Academy.

1798-1802 - The Academy closed until the Telfair Street building was completed. On November 1, 1802, The Academy reopened.

1863-1865 - The building was used as a military hospital for the Confederate wounded. Classes were moved across the street to the old Richmond County Courthouse.

1865-1867 - Union troops used the building as headquarters.

1867 - The Academy was returned to the Trustees.

January 1, 1868 - The Academy was reopened by Colonel George W. Rains who had managed the Confederate powder mill during the war.

1882 - A military department was established for the first time by Captain J. O. Clarke. This lasted until 1884.

1898 - The military department was revived under Major George P. Butler who became the Commandant.

1904 - The school became fully accredited.

1926 - The school moved to its present location on Baker Avenue.

1928 - The Musketeer first edition of the school newspaper.

1950 - Females first attended the school.

1952 - The vocational building was added to the school.

1983 - The new library wing was added.

1998-2001 Building renovated and upgraded. Electrical system and wiring now support networked computers in classrooms.