Hillary Foissotte Hernandez
4/5
I loved learning about the history of Arlington, TX where I was born am raised. Wanda was so enthusiastic and knowledgeable the the WWII room and I loved learning about the people who fought for our country that were either from Arlington or associated with Arlington. I wish more people in Arlington would donate items they have that might be able to tell more of the history. There was quite a bit of information and items that allowed me to have insight into the growth of Arlington, TX but the history mostly stops around 1960. The Cowboys stadium was not mentioned, and although that was more recent, it is a VERY prominent feature of Arlington and will remain one of the most famous features for I'm assuming a very long time. I would like to see more information on how the stadium was brought here. Also, when it came to the Education area upstairs, I loved seeing the vintage composition books, and the things that had for viewing. But like I said, the history stops too Early here at the museum. Allan Saxe is a VERY important educational figure for Arlington TX and specifically UTA. He opened a free dentist office, a park, and placed the giant DREAM letters in downtown Arlington. He even has a burger named after him at J Gilligan's. I wish there was stuff about him as he will be remember throughout history here in Arlington and has been a huge part of the community for 50yrs.
Overall it was a fantastic experience but hopefully they get some newer items to show the cities exceptional growth more so within the last 50yrs so that the millennials and Gen Z like myself can have a better understanding of ALL the features in Arlington and the history behind things that are also more prominent to our generations.
