Fielder Museum

Fielder Museum Fielder Museum is home to the Arlington Historical Society and features exhibits (and FB posts!) about the history of Arlington, Texas.

Visit us Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 3:30 PM at 1616 W. Abram Street in Arlington. The Fielder House Museum (corner of Abram Street and Fielder Road) is a hundred-year-old Arlington, Tex., historical landmark. Tennessee native James Park Fielder (d. 1948) moved to Alvarado in Johnson County, Texas, in 1884 after receiving a law degree from Vanderbilt University. The entrepreneurial Fiel

der farmed at several locations, was a successful banker and acquired large landholdings. He married Mattie Barnes (d. 1950) in 1887, and they had four sons. Fielder purchased a 215-acre farm called "The Hilltop" and erected this two-story brick home in 1914. Large groves of live oaks, fruit orchards and vegetable gardens were part of the property. For a time the Ku Klux Klan met in the woods behind the house, which was conveniently located midway between Fort Worth and Dallas and accessible because the Dallas-Fort Worth Interuban electric trolley had a stop right in front of the home. The Fielder House became the center for social gatherings of many prominent citizens. James Fielder served as an early Arlington councilman (briefly as mayor), was instrumental in the creation of the city's first sewage treatment system and also served on the original board of what is now the University of Texas at Arlington. He was also involved with the creation of SMU. The Arlington Historical Society now runs the city-owned home as a museum

A big thanks to Downtown Arlington Texas for partnering with us this year to celebrate Arlington's 150th anniversary! Ou...
06/19/2026

A big thanks to Downtown Arlington Texas for partnering with us this year to celebrate Arlington's 150th anniversary! Our monthly blog series continues with a look back at early transit: "Before the Automobile: Arlington's Age of the Interurban."

Check it out to see how the Interurban shaped our city!

We launched our Membership Drive a few months ago and are so grateful for our new members! As we continue celebrating Ar...
06/17/2026

We launched our Membership Drive a few months ago and are so grateful for our new members! As we continue celebrating Arlington’s 150th Anniversary, we still need your help to keep our community's unique history alive.

Whether you're renewing or joining for the first time, your membership directly supports the Fielder Museum, Knapp Heritage Park, and the Arlington Heritage Memorial Grounds.

Members receive:
🏛️ Free entry to Fielder Museum and Knapp Heritage Park
✉️ Invitations to special events and programs
📜 A monthly newsletter
🎁 Plus: An exclusive membership gift!

Preserve our past. Support our future. Join us today! 👇

Arlington Historical Society 2026 Membership Drive:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/arlington-historical-societys-2026-membership-drive

(Note: We use Zeffy, a secure platform trusted by thousands of nonprofits that ensures 100% of your donation goes directly to us!)

Did you see the City of Arlington's trivia question this morning? You might know the answer!
06/17/2026

Did you see the City of Arlington's trivia question this morning? You might know the answer!

It’s time for another 150th Anniversary Trivia Giveaway! Comment below with your answer.

Arlington’s historic Fielder House, now a museum, originally belonged to a prominent local figure associated with early civic and agricultural development. Who was he?

The first five correct answers win a 150th anniversary prize pack! We will message the winners with prize pickup information. Winners must pick up the prizes from Arlington City Hall. Once we have reached all the winners, we will share the correct answer.

Answer: James Park Fielder Sr.

Thank you to everyone who came out today for our screening of "Echoes From The Hill" at Fielder Museum! We had a great t...
06/14/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out today for our screening of "Echoes From The Hill" at Fielder Museum! We had a great turnout of about 25 people, many of whom were first-time visitors or hadn't visited in a while.

We also want to thank the Reverend Carl Pointer for joining us, introducing the documentary, and leading an insightful and engaging discussion afterward. Our curated Black history exhibit highlighting the Johnson, Givens, Ditto, and Pointer families will be up through June.

If you missed the screening or would like to watch it again, it is available on YouTube at the link below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QI-r_JubQM&t

Attention all chefs, cooks, and bakers: the City of Arlington, TX - City Hall, Arlington Public Library, and the Arlingt...
06/12/2026

Attention all chefs, cooks, and bakers: the City of Arlington, TX - City Hall, Arlington Public Library, and the Arlington Genealogical Society are compiling a community cookbook! It's a delicious way to celebrate Arlington's 150th anniversary, and your family recipe should be in it!

Family recipes are a unique part of a community's history. Different cultures, traditions, flavors, and styles combine into a savory smorgasbord of culinary delights, telling our story in a way few other things can.

Submissions can be made online, on paper, or in person through October 2. Click the link below for more details or to submit your recipe today.

https://www.arlingtontx.gov/News-Articles/2026/June/Share-Your-Favorite-Dish-for-Arlingtons-150th-Anniversary-Cookbook

We want to wish the Arlington Garden Club a happy anniversary! The group organized on June 9, 1926, with 31 charter memb...
06/09/2026

We want to wish the Arlington Garden Club a happy anniversary! The group organized on June 9, 1926, with 31 charter members.

Though they celebrated in April with a special event, today marks 100 years of growth, gardening, and community. We appreciate the hard work they do at Fielder Museum and throughout the community!

Congratulations on 100 years!

Arlington Garden Club - Tx, District 2

We have a special event coming up on Saturday, April 25. Join us at Fielder Museum as we celebrate the Arlington Garden Club's 100th Anniversary! What an incredible milestone of growth, gardening, and community. This event is free and open to the public.

The day kicks off with the Arlington Garden Club's legendary plant sale from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM—be sure to arrive early for the best selection! Then, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, we'll have a come-and-go reception inside Fielder with refreshments and fellowship.

Whether you're looking for a new plant or just want to help the Arlington Garden Club celebrate their 100th Anniversary, we'd love to see you there!

Arlington Garden Club - Tx, District 2

Marker Monday! Today, we remember the beloved Persis Forster—known to many simply as Miss Persis—who passed away on June...
06/08/2026

Marker Monday! Today, we remember the beloved Persis Forster—known to many simply as Miss Persis—who passed away on June 8, 2021. This sign and her honorary Street Sign Topper are located near the Miss Persis Studio of Dance in Downtown Arlington.

Born in 1929 in Port Arthur, Miss Persis attended North Texas Agricultural College (now UTA) before graduating from UT Austin. She went to New York City with dreams of Broadway, but ultimately returned to North Texas, establishing the Miss Persis Studio of Dance in 1954 and the Dance Theater of Arlington in the early 1980s.

An accomplished performer, director, and choreographer, Miss Persis is best remembered as a dedicated instructor. Well-loved and active in the community for decades, she left a deep influence on Arlington's arts and culture scene.

To learn more about her life and legacy, visit the link below and scroll to 'Honorary Street Sign Toppers and Street Names.'

www.arlingtontx.gov/Parks-Places/History-of-Arlington/About-Arlingtons-History/Whats-In-The-Name

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1616 West Abram Street
Arlington, TX
76013

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 3:30pm
Wednesday 12pm - 3:30pm
Thursday 12pm - 3:30pm
Friday 12pm - 3:30pm
Saturday 12pm - 3:30pm

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