Arlington Historical Society

Arlington Historical Society: Connecting Past, Present, & Future

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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Celebrate Arlington's 150th Anniversary with us!

Help preserve our rich history by joining the Arlington Historical Society!

We have officially launched our 2026 Membership Drive. Celebrate Arlington’s 150th anniversary by helping us preserve the Fielder Museum, Knapp Heritage Park, and the Arlington Heritage Memorial Grounds. Your support helps keep Arlington’s history alive.

BECOME A MEMBER!

As a member, you’ll receive:

—Free entry to the Fielder Museum and Knapp Heritage Park
—Invitations to special events and programs
—Our monthly newsletter and an invite to quarterly meetings
—Plus: An exclusive 2026 membership gift!

150 Years of Arlington Recipes

The City of Arlington, Arlington Public Library, and the Arlington Genealogical Society are compiling a community cookbook! It's a tasty way to celebrate Arlington's 150th anniversary.

Submissions can be made online, on paper, or in person. Click here for more details and to submit your recipe!

AHS Events

Date(s)	Event	Time(s)	Location
June 14, 2026	ECHOES FROM THE HILL: A SPECIAL SHOWING Join us for a special showing of the film Echoes From the Hill, a history of our early black community, narrated by Myles Garrett. Admission is free.	2pm - 4pm	Fielder Museum 1616 W. Abram St. Arlington, TX 76013
June 18, 2026	TEXAS AUTHORS BOOK CLUB: "Giant" by Edna Farber (Fiction) The Texas Authors Book Club meets on the third Thursday of the month at 6:30 PM at Fielder Museum. Tickets or registration are not required, and you are welcome to attend any session—even if you haven't read the book! Please note that books are not provided, but are usually available at the Arlington Public Library, Half Price Books, Amazon, or as e-books.	6:30pm	Fielder Museum 1616 W. Abram St. Arlington, TX 76013
June 16, 2026	TEXAS AUTHORS BOOK CLUB: "She Kills" by Skip Hollandsworth (Non-Fiction) The Texas Authors Book Club meets on the third Thursday of the month at 6:30 PM at Fielder Museum. Tickets or registration are not required, and you are welcome to attend any session—even if you haven't read the book! Please note that books are not provided, but are usually available at the Arlington Public Library, Half Price Books, Amazon, or as e-books.	6:30pm	Fielder Museum 1616 W. Abram St. Arlington, TX 76013
August 2, 2026	THE FIELDER TALKS: "There Will Come a Soft Rain" by Ray Bradbury Join us for a unique event combining science fiction, history, technology, and the Fielder House! In 1950, renowned science fiction author Ray Bradbury wrote “There Will Come Soft Rains,” a standalone short story he included in his novel The Martin Chronicles. The story takes place on August 4, 2026, and narrates a day in the life of an unoccupied, highly automated smart home operating intact in a California city that has been obliterated by a nuclear bomb. The title of the story was taken from Sara Teasdale’s anti-war poem originally published in 1918 during the Great War. In addition to listening to the story, we will examine the Cold War context in which it was written; how Bradbury’s August 4, 2026, matches today’s technological reality; and, through an examination of the Fielder House, how our homes leave a mark of who we are.	2pm - 4pm	Fielder Museum 1616 W. Abram St. Arlington, TX FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
August 20, 2026	TEXAS AUTHORS BOOK CLUB: "Home for Erring and Outcast Girls" by Julie Kibler (Fiction) The Texas Authors Book Club meets on the third Thursday of the month at 6:30 PM at Fielder Museum. Tickets or registration are not required, and you are welcome to attend any session—even if you haven't read the book! Please note that books are not provided, but are usually available at the Arlington Public Library, Half Price Books, Amazon, or as e-books.	6:30pm	Fielder Museum 1616 W. Abram St. Arlington, TX 76013
September 17, 2026	TEXAS AUTHORS BOOK CLUB: "The King of Diamonds" by Rena Pederson (Non-Fiction) The Texas Authors Book Club meets on the third Thursday of the month at 6:30 PM at Fielder Museum. Tickets or registration are not required, and you are welcome to attend any session—even if you haven't read the book! Please note that books are not provided, but are usually available at the Arlington Public Library, Half Price Books, Amazon, or as e-books.	6:30pm	Fielder Museum 1616 W. Abram St. Arlington, TX 76013
October 15, 2026	TEXAS AUTHORS BOOK CLUB: "The Border Between Us" by Rudy Ruiz (Fiction) The Texas Authors Book Club meets on the third Thursday of the month at 6:30 PM at Fielder Museum. Tickets or registration are not required, and you are welcome to attend any session—even if you haven't read the book! Please note that books are not provided, but are usually available at the Arlington Public Library, Half Price Books, Amazon, or as e-books.	6:30pm	Fielder Museum 1616 W. Abram St. Arlington, TX 76013
November 19, 2026	TEXAS AUTHORS BOOK CLUB: "The Raven" by Marquis James (Non-Fiction) The Texas Authors Book Club meets on the third Thursday of the month at 6:30 PM at Fielder Museum. Tickets or registration are not required, and you are welcome to attend any session—even if you haven't read the book! Please note that books are not provided, but are usually available at the Arlington Public Library, Half Price Books, Amazon, or as e-books.	6:30pm	Fielder Museum 1616 W. Abram St. Arlington, TX 76013
December 17, 2026	TEXAS AUTHORS BOOK CLUB: "Alamo Rising" by Bowie Ibarra (Fiction) The Texas Authors Book Club meets on the third Thursday of the month at 6:30 PM at Fielder Museum. Tickets or registration are not required, and you are welcome to attend any session—even if you haven't read the book! Please note that books are not provided, but are usually available at the Arlington Public Library, Half Price Books, Amazon, or as e-books.	6:30pm	Fielder Museum 1616 W. Abram St. Arlington, TX 76013
January 21, 2027	TEXAS AUTHORS BOOK CLUB: "Walter Benjamin at the Dairy Queen" by Larry McMurtry (Non-Fiction) The Texas Authors Book Club meets on the third Thursday of the month at 6:30 PM at Fielder Museum. Tickets or registration are not required, and you are welcome to attend any session—even if you haven't read the book! Please note that books are not provided, but are usually available at the Arlington Public Library, Half Price Books, Amazon, or as e-books.	6:30pm	Fielder Museum 1616 W. Abram St. Arlington, TX 76013
February 18, 2027	TEXAS AUTHORS BOOK CLUB: "The Human Scale" by Lawrence Wright (Fiction) The Texas Authors Book Club meets on the third Thursday of the month at 6:30 PM at Fielder Museum. Tickets or registration are not required, and you are welcome to attend any session—even if you haven't read the book! Please note that books are not provided, but are usually available at the Arlington Public Library, Half Price Books, Amazon, or as e-books.	6:30pm	Fielder Museum 1616 W. Abram St. Arlington, TX 76013
March 18, 2027	TEXAS AUTHORS BOOK CLUB: "Billy The Kid, An Autobiography: The Story of Brushy Bill Roberts" by Daniel A. Edwards (Non-Fiction) The Texas Authors Book Club meets on the third Thursday of the month at 6:30 PM at Fielder Museum. Tickets or registration are not required, and you are welcome to attend any session—even if you haven't read the book! Please note that books are not provided, but are usually available at the Arlington Public Library, Half Price Books, Amazon, or as e-books.	6:30pm	Fielder Museum 1616 W. Abram St. Arlington, TX 76013
April 15, 2027	TEXAS AUTHORS BOOK CLUB: "The Vacancy in Room 10" by Seraphina Nova Glass (Fiction) The Texas Authors Book Club meets on the third Thursday of the month at 6:30 PM at Fielder Museum. Tickets or registration are not required, and you are welcome to attend any session—even if you haven't read the book! Please note that books are not provided, but are usually available at the Arlington Public Library, Half Price Books, Amazon, or as e-books.	6:30pm	Fielder Museum 1616 W. Abram St. Arlington, TX 76013
May 20, 2027	TEXAS AUTHORS BOOK CLUB: "Enemy at the Helm" by Mark Dixon (Fiction) The Texas Authors Book Club meets on the third Thursday of the month at 6:30 PM at Fielder Museum. Tickets or registration are not required, and you are welcome to attend any session—even if you haven't read the book! Please note that books are not provided, but are usually available at the Arlington Public Library, Half Price Books, Amazon, or as e-books.	6:30pm	Fielder Museum 1616 W. Abram St. Arlington, TX 76013

AHS Venues

Fielder Museum

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.

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Knapp Heritage Park

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.

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Arlington Heritage Memorial Grounds

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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