Arlington Celebrates 150 Years in 2026
2026 is a special year for Arlington, as it marks the 150th anniversary of the town’s founding.As we look ahead to Arlington150, let’s first enjoy a quick recap of how we got here.
Author: Jason S. Sullivan
I blog about the past and present of Arlington, Texas.
In a Stadium’s Shadow—There’s More to Arlington than Visitors Know (Opinion)
Although most people visit Arlington for its Entertainment District, and especially to see the Dallas Cowboys, there’s more to our city than that.
Driving Through Local History: A 2021 Time Capsule
A routine drive through Arlington became a vivid tour for a budding local historian.
“Arlington Officials To Bike for Ecology” (1972)
In this fun photo from 1972, Arlington City Council Members Doland Maner and Martha Walker rode a tandem bicycle in a ‘bike-ology’ ride raising money for trees and ecology materials for schools and libraries.
National Medal of Honor Museum named ‘Best New Museum’ by USA TODAY
Earlier this month, USA TODAY released its “10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for Best New Museum.” The National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington topped the list.
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