History Walking Tour & Open House at Knapp Heritage Park

Join Arlington Historical Society at 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
• 6:00–6:30 p.m.: History Walking Tour #1 (Departs from the main entrance)
• 7:00–7:30 p.m.: History Walking Tour #2 (Departs from the main entrance)
• 8:00 p.m.: Event Concludes