Arlington History Walking Tour & Open House at Knapp Heritage Park

Join Arlington Historical Society & Knapp Heritage Park in celebrating Arlington’s 150th with guided tours and live music
About this Event

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 below!).
  

⏰ Schedule of Events

• 5:00 PM: Park Gates Open, Cabin Tours & Live Music Begin
• 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM: History Walking Tour #1 (Departs from the main entrance)
• 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM: History Walking Tour #2 (Departs from the main entrance)
• 8:00 PM: Event Concludes