Dallin Walking Tours To Begin Thursday

Arlington MA

17 May, 2021

12:09 PM

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Your Arlington Published: 14 May 2021 Written by Susan Gilbert It's spring, the pandemic here is abating and we're eager to venture out. At 6 p.m. Thursday, May 20, explore Arlington's historic Center, including several artistic and historical gems. The one-hour walking tour starts at the Dallin Art Museum, 611 Mass. Ave., the yellow building behind Whittemore Park (pictured here). This local treasure is a hallmark to artist and former Arlington resident, Cyrus Dallin. During the tour, you will experience two of Dallin's most masterful public sculptures: Menotomy Hunter and Robbins Memorial Flagstaff. Metered parking is available in the lot behind the building, off Mystic Street. Please wear a face mask. Andrew Jay, Dallin Art Museum board member and former Arlington resident, will then lead you to, and describe, several additional highlights: Uncle Sam Memorial Statue (1976) ― Commemorates Samuel Wilson, the original Uncle Sam, near his birthplace here in town. Soldiers and Sailors Monument (1887) ― Dedicated to those who served in the Civil War. Arlington Co-operative Bank (1934) ― Unique example of Art Deco architecture. Robbins Library (1807) ―Vital community center, listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. Town Hall (1913) ― Elegant edifice, seat of town government. Sign-up is easy To sign up for tonight's tour: Go to dallin.org. Under Programs & Events, you'll see information about this exciting tour. Click here! to register. To get your tickets, click Tickets (green box). Suggested donation: $10, $5 for members and students, and free for children 13 and under. Additional tour dates Can't make it tonight? No problem! The tour will also be offered on the following Thursdays: June 17, July 22, Aug. 26 and Sept. 16. To register, see instructions above. For more information, contact Nancy Blanton, Dallin Museum group tour coordinator, nblanton at dallin.org. YourArlington.com has provided news and opinion about Arlington, Mass., since 2006. Publisher Bob Sprague is a former editor at The Boston Globe, Boston Herald and Arlington Advocate. Read more at https://www.yourarlington.com/about.