The Arlington Historical Society, originally called the Cemetery Society, was founded August 27, 1887, to promote, develop, and support the process of collecting and preserving documents, pictures, and historical information pertaining to the founding and growth of Arlington, Texas.
Today the Society remains dedicated to the preservation of local history while serving as caretaker of the historic Fielder House where we are headquartered, the Fielder Museum, the city's historic cemeteries, and the Knapp Heritage Park.
The Fielder Museum is located at 1616 W. Abram Street, Arlington, TX 76013, and is open 11AM to 3PM Tuesday through Saturday and other times by appointment. Admission is $5.00 for ages 12 and over, free for children under 12... LEARN MORE
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It is with tremendous sadness we report that Arlington Historical Society Executive Director Geraldine Mills lost her husband, James Mills, on Tuesday, March 18. James passed away surrounded by his loving family.
Visitation will be held on Monday, March 24 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Wade Funeral Home, 4140 W Pioneer Pkwy, Arlington, TX 76013.
Our heartfelt condolences, along with prayers and wishes for strength and healing, go out to the entire Mills family during this trying time.
Fielder Museum's new business hours are 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM Tuesday through Saturday. Please note that we sometimes provide group tours and special events outside normal business hours and on Sundays. Reservations must be made in advance for group tours. For reservations or information, call (817) 460-4001 or email fielderh@swbell.net.
The historic Fielder Museum is home to the Arlington Historical Society and features themed exhibits and collections relating to the history and heritage of Arlington.
Knapp Heritage Park is home to three of Arlington's oldest structures and serves as a public cultural and heritage facility. The Park is available for school tours, rentals, and more.
The Arlington Heritage Memorial Grounds consists of three independently established cemeteries which serve as a monument to the history of Arlington and Tarrant County.
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