Art and history enthusiasts of all ages are welcome to join us for a one hour guided walking tour of Arlington Center on Thursday, May 23 at 6:00 p.m. Experience the masterful public works created by the celebrated American sculptor, Cyrus Dallin, for his adopted hometown. Learn the stories behind notable memorials and historic buildings, including the Uncle Sam Memorial Statue (1976), Soldiers & Sailors Monument (1887), and the art deco Arlington Co-operative Bank (1934). The tour will be cancelled should inclement weather occur.
Tour starts in front of the Cyrus Dallin Art Museum at 611 Massachusetts Avenue in Arlington. Metered parking available in the lot behind the building. Additional tours will be held this season on the following dates: Thursdays: June 27, July 25, August 22 from 6-7:00 p.m and September 26 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
This program is offered by the Cyrus Dallin Art Museum as part of the Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature, Culture & History, an annual month-long celebration showcasing events and activities hosted by local partners celebrating the unique places, objects, and stories of the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. Hidden Treasures programs are free and open to the public. Click to discover more Hidden Treasures!