Walking in Arlington and the Old Schwamb Mill present a Spring historical walking tour “On and Off Gray Street”. We will explore parts of Arlington Heights. The walk will led by noted local historian Edward W. Gordon on Saturday, April 23rd, 2016. We hope you can join us. We will gather at 8:45am and should […]
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Tour the Arlington Heights Business District and “Little Scotland” on October 24th
Join Walking In Arlington for our annual Fall Walking Tour held in cooperation with the Old Schwamb Mill. We will tour the Arlington Heights Business District and “Little Scotland”, which gets its name from the fact that nearly all the streets in the subdivision are named for places in Scotland. The walk will led by […]
Historical walk: “Walking in East Arlington”
Walking in Arlington and the Old Schwamb Mill present a Spring Historical Walking Tour “Walking in East Arlington”. The walk will led by noted local historian Edward W. Gordon on Saturday, April 25, 2015, setting off at 9am. The walk will last about 2 hours, and will be held rain or shine. The tour is […]
Power walk — please walk to the polls and vote on Tuesday November 4th
We think walking is pretty wonderful whenever you do it. But when you walk to the polls and vote, you can bring power to yourself and also to your larger community. Please walk to the polls on Tuesday, November 4th and vote. Or cycle, or drive, or roller skate, or swim or drop in by […]
Lost Ponds of the Mill Brook on Saturday, Oct 25th
Walking in Arlington and the Old Schwamb Mill present a Fall Historical Walking Tour “Lost Ponds of Arlington’s Mill Brook”. We’ll visit Cooks Hollow and sites along the Mill Brook Valley. We hope you will join us. The walking tour will led by Edward W. Gordon on October 25, 2014. Meet for light breakfast at […]
Lost Ponds of the Mill Brook on Saturday, Oct 25th
Save the date for our next historical walk – Lost Ponds of the Mill Brook, on Saturday, October 25th. Little Scotland, Arlington Heights businesses, Cooks Hollow and more. Register at Town Day or by post. Details soon.
Town Day is September 13th – Call for volunteers.
Arlington Town Day approaches. See you up and down Mass Ave in Arlington Center on September 13th from 10am to 3pm. Walk on over and join the party. Our table is usually near the library. The Avenue will be packed with community groups, local businesses, Town committees, and every sort of organization. It is an […]
Walking In Arlington Feast of the East 2014 report and plans for Town Day 2014
Feast of the East 2014 was fantastic. Walking In Arlington talked with scores of people, and added many names to our email list. We now number over 460 people who care about walking and walking safety. Town Day is coming; Saturday September 13th. Mark your calendars to enjoy the center of town filled with local […]
Arlington’s Kensington Park on May 17th
Join us on a May 17th historical walk, led by architectural historian and Old Schwamb Mill administrator Ed Gordon, and sponsored by Walking in Arlington and the Old Schwamb Mill. The walk will be held on Saturday, May 17th. We will meet for a light breakfast at 8:45am and setting out walking at 9:00am. This […]
From Foot of the Rocks to the Old Alms House Site
Thanks so much to those who have already signed up for our historical walk on 11-02-2013! If you have not, there is still some space left. Please sign up right away if you plan to come. If you know of people who might be interested in the walk, please invite them to sign up. We […]