Knights of Columbus Council 2473

Arlington council of the Knights of Columbus, known as Edward Douglas White Council 2473. Instituted in 1923. One of the largest Knights of Columbus councils in the Order; won the state council's Triple Star Council Award for 2024-25 with 326.7% membership growth; owns a historic 10-acre estate (the former Saegmuller mansion on Reserve Hill, purchased 1951) as its own hall rather than meeting at a parish; hosts an annual all-you-can-eat crab feast. Members carry out charitable work, support their parish, and raise funds for community causes.