Arlington 150th Anniversary

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As Arlington celebrates 150 years, we want to hear from the people who helped shape it. Whether it’s a childhood memory, a favorite neighborhood spot, a family tradition or a moment that captures what Arlington means to you, your story is part of our city’s history.

Help us honor Arlington by sharing your favorite memories, photos or personal reflections. Every story adds to the rich history of our community as we celebrate this sesquicentennial milestone.

As Arlington celebrates 150 years, we want to hear from the people who helped shape it. Whether it’s a childhood memory, a favorite neighborhood spot, a family tradition or a moment that captures what Arlington means to you, your story is part of our city’s history.

Help us honor Arlington by sharing your favorite memories, photos or personal reflections. Every story adds to the rich history of our community as we celebrate this sesquicentennial milestone.

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We want to hear your Arlington story! Share a favorite memory, moment or piece of history that made this city special to you.

Thank you for taking the time to share your memories and history with us as we celebrate Arlington’s 150th anniversary. Your contribution helps preserve the moments, voices, and experiences that make our city’s story truly meaningful.

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    Life at UT Arlington

    by Martin Lisius , about 11 hours ago

    Among my favorite memories are from my life as a student at UTA and spending time with my fraternity brothers (Kappa Alpha), and many other friends. Bed races down West 2nd Street, Shrimp Fest (PKA) in the Greek parking lot, and attending UTA football games. Yes, we had football! I served as an officer in KA, on UTA Student Congress, and as a UTA Ambassador. I had the honor of hanging out with UTA president Dr. Wendell Nedderman, and smoking cigars in his office. One year, we entered the air band competition that was taking place at University Center. I... Continue reading

    Among my favorite memories are from my life as a student at UTA and spending time with my fraternity brothers (Kappa Alpha), and many other friends. Bed races down West 2nd Street, Shrimp Fest (PKA) in the Greek parking lot, and attending UTA football games. Yes, we had football! I served as an officer in KA, on UTA Student Congress, and as a UTA Ambassador. I had the honor of hanging out with UTA president Dr. Wendell Nedderman, and smoking cigars in his office. One year, we entered the air band competition that was taking place at University Center. I noticed that all registered competitors were entering rock bands. We had to do something different, so I thought, how about a big band? I gathered my KA brothers and we practiced with saxophones, clarinets and trumpets. We performed Glenn Miller's "In the Mood." It was a success! We won the competition and subsequently appeared in the UTA Shorthorn and live on Channel 11 (KTVT). For a moment, we were famous. Our 15 minutes. This is the kind of serendipity that happened while I was a student there. UTA is also where I met my wife Lorie (Zeta Tau Alpha), who has since become a successful and respected business person and community leader in Arlington. Serendipity.

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  • Share From Fall Fest to Board Service, River Legacy Shaped My Family on Facebook Share From Fall Fest to Board Service, River Legacy Shaped My Family on X (formerly Twitter) Share From Fall Fest to Board Service, River Legacy Shaped My Family on Linkedin Email From Fall Fest to Board Service, River Legacy Shaped My Family link

    From Fall Fest to Board Service, River Legacy Shaped My Family

    by Robert Blake Jr , about 11 hours ago

    For twenty five years, Arlington has been home, and my favorite memories all seem to circle back to River Legacy Park. When my boys were little, we went every single year to what’s now called Fall Fest, and I still have that picture of the two of them sitting in the cab of the fire truck. It’s one of those images that just captures a whole era of watching them grow up.

    That one tradition ended up shaping so much more. My kids later attended the nature school there, and I eventually joined the River Legacy board myself, serving as... Continue reading

    For twenty five years, Arlington has been home, and my favorite memories all seem to circle back to River Legacy Park. When my boys were little, we went every single year to what’s now called Fall Fest, and I still have that picture of the two of them sitting in the cab of the fire truck. It’s one of those images that just captures a whole era of watching them grow up.

    That one tradition ended up shaping so much more. My kids later attended the nature school there, and I eventually joined the River Legacy board myself, serving as board president for a good stretch of nearly twenty years involved. What started as a family outing became one of the things I care most about in this city.

    Arlington has given us plenty of other good memories too, including a night at the Levitt Pavilion downtown catching K.C. and the Sunshine Band. But nothing compares to River Legacy and the years of memories built there with my boys.

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    4th of July in Arlington

    by Paul Evans, about 11 hours ago

    My favorite memory of Arlington is the 4th of July fireworks display at the Arlington’s Southeast Park. We would arrive early with our children along with a picnic dinner and drinks. The fireworks were always wonderful and the kids would whoo and awe as the fireworks burst overhead.

    We have lived in Arlington since 1984.

    My favorite memory of Arlington is the 4th of July fireworks display at the Arlington’s Southeast Park. We would arrive early with our children along with a picnic dinner and drinks. The fireworks were always wonderful and the kids would whoo and awe as the fireworks burst overhead.

    We have lived in Arlington since 1984.

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    How Community Advocacy Secured MLK Day in Arlington Schools

    by Ruby Faye Woolridge, about 13 hours ago

    I have many memorable experiences in Arlington, My most memorable experience in Arlington was as Grace United Methodist Church Associate Pastor, while leading and collaborating with other religious coalition leaders, parents, students and community members. We came together to request that the MLK National Holiday be celebrated in Arlington Schools. This happened after the 1987 school calendar did not include the recognition of MLK's birthday as a national holiday. This holiday had been signed into law by President Reagan in 1983. Following continuous community outpouring at school board meetings the Arlington School Board laid the groundwork for Arlington's MLK Celebration... Continue reading

    I have many memorable experiences in Arlington, My most memorable experience in Arlington was as Grace United Methodist Church Associate Pastor, while leading and collaborating with other religious coalition leaders, parents, students and community members. We came together to request that the MLK National Holiday be celebrated in Arlington Schools. This happened after the 1987 school calendar did not include the recognition of MLK's birthday as a national holiday. This holiday had been signed into law by President Reagan in 1983. Following continuous community outpouring at school board meetings the Arlington School Board laid the groundwork for Arlington's MLK Celebration beginning in 1988. This celebration has grown to one of the largest in the country.


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    4th of July Parade

    by Jennifer, 3 days ago
    Growing up as a kid in the 1980s one of my favorite memories is going out for the fourth of July parade. Waving a little American flag and grabbing candy that some floats would throw out.
    Growing up as a kid in the 1980s one of my favorite memories is going out for the fourth of July parade. Waving a little American flag and grabbing candy that some floats would throw out.
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    The National Medal of Honor Museum Grand Opening

    by Betsy Eudy , 3 days ago

    After working for 19 years in museums between Ft. Worth and Dallas, I landed my dream job at The National Medal of Honor Museum in March 2023, one year after the groundbreaking. Being a part of the journey to bring the building to life was an extraordinary experience... right here in Arlington, my hometown of 30 years! The spectacular Grand Opening was just the beginning of our mission to inspire America and being there with my family was an incredible moment.

    After working for 19 years in museums between Ft. Worth and Dallas, I landed my dream job at The National Medal of Honor Museum in March 2023, one year after the groundbreaking. Being a part of the journey to bring the building to life was an extraordinary experience... right here in Arlington, my hometown of 30 years! The spectacular Grand Opening was just the beginning of our mission to inspire America and being there with my family was an incredible moment.

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    We All Have Heroes

    by Ginger Baker, 3 days ago

    I have so many wonderful memories, stories and experiences living in Arlington since the mid 90s. But this one touched our hearts and reminded us of what a great city we live in.


    The Arlington Heroes Parade, which honored veterans/military, first responders was so well attended and long overdue. My husband, CW5 David Baker, was asked if he would participate in the parade, but had no idea he would be riding on an armored car. Our daughter, Kitty was skeptical about his safety, being wounded in Vietnam and still experiencing symptoms, so they asked her to accompany him.


    Long story... Continue reading

    I have so many wonderful memories, stories and experiences living in Arlington since the mid 90s. But this one touched our hearts and reminded us of what a great city we live in.


    The Arlington Heroes Parade, which honored veterans/military, first responders was so well attended and long overdue. My husband, CW5 David Baker, was asked if he would participate in the parade, but had no idea he would be riding on an armored car. Our daughter, Kitty was skeptical about his safety, being wounded in Vietnam and still experiencing symptoms, so they asked her to accompany him.


    Long story short, thank you Arlington for bringing this wonderful event and for giving us one of the best years of our lives.

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    Biggest Small Town There Is

    by Anthony Andro, 3 days ago

    We've lived in Arlington since 1999 after moving from my wife's hometown of 15,000. There everyone knew everyone. While Arlington is huge in comparison, it's the same feel. You can pretty much go anywhere in Arlington and see someone you know. We work here (General Motors, Arlington ISD) and our son was born here and still lives here. We tell it to everyone who visits. Arlington is the biggest small town there is, which is the reason we'll never leave.


    We've lived in Arlington since 1999 after moving from my wife's hometown of 15,000. There everyone knew everyone. While Arlington is huge in comparison, it's the same feel. You can pretty much go anywhere in Arlington and see someone you know. We work here (General Motors, Arlington ISD) and our son was born here and still lives here. We tell it to everyone who visits. Arlington is the biggest small town there is, which is the reason we'll never leave.


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    I got my American Dream in Arlington

    by Teresa Burnett, 4 days ago

    My husband and I were both laid off during Covid. During this period of collective existential crisis, we decided it was a good time to make a big change and move to a new state. We stayed up late researching the best places for young professionals, best places to raise a family, etc. One of my stipulations was that we didn't move anywhere it snowed a lot (having been born and raised in southern California), which eliminated a lot of places off the map. North Texas checked a lot of boxes, and after visiting some friends in the Dallas-Fort Worth... Continue reading

    My husband and I were both laid off during Covid. During this period of collective existential crisis, we decided it was a good time to make a big change and move to a new state. We stayed up late researching the best places for young professionals, best places to raise a family, etc. One of my stipulations was that we didn't move anywhere it snowed a lot (having been born and raised in southern California), which eliminated a lot of places off the map. North Texas checked a lot of boxes, and after visiting some friends in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, we decided to apply for jobs and take the leap.

    At the time, I secured a job in Fort Worth and he landed one in Irving. On the map, it looked liked Arlington was in between the two (although we didn't realize my commute would be much better than his). That was during the crazy housing boom, and we decided we should rent and get to know the area before committing to buy a house -- something that never would have been a possibility for us in southern California. We loved it here from the beginning -- it felt like home. We rented in an area near the Parks Mall, and every weekend we'd make the drive down Pleasant Ridge to Kroger. We talked about how it would be cool to live up in those neighborhoods near Martin High School someday.

    Fast forward a year from then, we closed on our house in the 76016 zip code. Now, 4 years later, we still love our house, our neighborhood, our jobs, and we have two beautiful daughters. We wouldn't have had any of these things if we hadn't taken a leap of faith and landed, by accident or fate, in Arlington. We're grateful we get to raise our family and continue living our American Dream right here in the American Dream City.

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    Winning the National Medal of Honor Museum

    by Jay Warren, 4 days ago


    One of my favorite Arlington memories is being part of the effort to bring the National Medal of Honor Museum to our city.

    It was an extraordinary opportunity, but it was never a foregone conclusion. Arlington was competing with communities across the country, and earning the museum required a tremendous amount of teamwork, creativity and determination. City leaders, community partners and residents came together around a shared belief that Arlington was the right place to preserve and tell the stories of America’s Medal of Honor recipients.

    I was proud to help tell Arlington’s story and demonstrate why our city, located... Continue reading


    One of my favorite Arlington memories is being part of the effort to bring the National Medal of Honor Museum to our city.

    It was an extraordinary opportunity, but it was never a foregone conclusion. Arlington was competing with communities across the country, and earning the museum required a tremendous amount of teamwork, creativity and determination. City leaders, community partners and residents came together around a shared belief that Arlington was the right place to preserve and tell the stories of America’s Medal of Honor recipients.

    I was proud to help tell Arlington’s story and demonstrate why our city, located in the heart of the nation and known for bringing people together, was uniquely suited for this important responsibility.

    Learning that Arlington had been selected was an unforgettable moment. It was more than an economic development success or the arrival of a major national institution. It was a moment that reflected the ambition, spirit and sense of possibility that define Arlington.

    Knowing that future generations will come to our city to learn about courage, sacrifice, patriotism and service makes this one of the most meaningful projects I have had the privilege to be part of.

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