Wanda Marshall Celebrates 90th Birthday at Fielder Museum
Long-time Arlington Historical Society volunteer and World War II historian Wanda Marshall celebrated her 90th birthday at Fielder Museum.
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Legal Draft Brewing Co. | Gone But Not Forgotten
Legal Draft Brewing Co. opened its doors in 2016. They were one of my favorite local breweries, but closed earlier this year. Here’s a tribute to Legal Draft.
Preservation Month: A Perfect Opportunity to Explore Our Local History
May is Preservation Month! It’s a month dedicated to promoting historical places and heritage tourism, often led by preservation groups and historical societies. It was established in 1973 by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Reverend Andrew S. Hayter: The Father of Arlington, Texas
Andrew S. Hayter, a Presbyterian minister from Tennessee, helped route the railroad through North Texas and plot a tiny new town, known as Arlington, along the tracks. The town grew from a half-mile square settlement in 1876 to a suburb of 400,000 people. Today, Andrew Hayter is considered the Father of Arlington.
Pho, parks, pucks, and a photo — finally!
A day off from work was a great day to get out and explore! I tried a new restaurant, went for a walk, and finally got a photo of one of the Gateway Monuments. Not a bad way to spend the afternoon!
