History Walking Tour & Open House at Knapp Heritage Park
September 3 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join Arlington Historical Society & Knapp Heritage Park in celebrating Arlington’s 150th with guided tours and live music
Step back in time at Knapp Heritage Park for a special First Thursday evening of music, heritage, and local history in celebration of the City of Arlington’s 150th Birthday!
Join Downtown Arlington and the Arlington Historical Society for a relaxed evening under the shaded oak trees at Knapp Heritage Park. Tour original 19th-century log cabins, enjoy live acoustic music, and learn about the origins of our community.
As a special highlight for September First Thursday, the Arlington Historical Society is offering guided Arlington History Walking Tours led by local historians, Jason Sullivan.
Event Highlights:
- Historic Cabin Open House: Explore authentic historic cabins and schoolhouses preserved right in the heart of Downtown Arlington.
- Live Music Under the Oaks: Bring a lawn chair or blanket and relax to live music throughout the evening.
- Guided History Walking Tours: Take a 30-minute guided stroll through downtown history, starting and ending at Knapp Heritage Park (Limited spots available—reserve your tour ticket).
Schedule of Events:
- 5:00 p.m.: Park Gates Open, Cabin Tours & Live Music Begin
- 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.: History Walking Tour #1 (Departs from the main entrance)
- 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.: History Walking Tour #2 (Departs from the main entrance)
- 8:00 p.m.: Event Concludes