Arlington Historical Society & Jason Russell House

10/07/2026

👻🎃 Join us for a walking tour through 300 years of Arlington history at the Old Burying Ground and Whittemore-Robbins House in the heart of Arlington Center.

Discover how Menotomy grew around its meetinghouse and burying ground, and explore the history of nearby buildings. Hear the stories of people buried here, learn what recent scientific discoveries have revealed about unmarked burials, and trace the history of those killed on April 19, 1775.

Saturday, October 17
11am - 1pm

Explore 300 years of Arlington history at the heart of Arlington Center: the Old Burying Ground and the Whittemore-Robbins House.

09/16/2026

SOLD OUT! There will be more Behind-the-Scenes Tours in the Future!

What lies beyond the public rooms of the Jason Russell House?

Venture from the attic to the basement as you explore spaces that are normally closed to visitors. Then step inside the Society’s collections storage facility for an up-close look at rare artifacts. This special tour is your chance to uncover hidden corners of the historic house and see remarkable treasures preserved behind the scenes.

Please note that admission is extremely limited! Registration is required and can be found in the link below.

Portions of this tour are also only accessible by stairs. Some rooms do not have wheelchair ramps or elevators, so some areas may not be accessible to all visitors. Please contact us in advance if you require accommodations so we can discuss the available options.

Explore areas of the Jason Russell House & Museum not normally open to the public and view rare artifacts from the Society’s collection.

09/15/2026

Join us for Town Day!

The Jason Russell House & Museum will be open with extended hours from 11am - 4pm this Saturday, September 19. Stop by during the festivities to explore the historic house, visit the museum, and discover Arlington’s history!

09/04/2026

Why are we the Spy Ponders?

08/26/2026

The Jason Russell House & Museum will be closed September 5th and 6th so our very talented volunteer guides can enjoy the Labor Day weekend.

We'll still be open Thursday and Friday! The B**r Garden will still be happening on Saturday, September 5th from 2–7pm.

08/13/2026

Join the Museums of Arlington for an afternoon of family fun and a lively presentation by storyteller and public historian Sean D. Osborne!

07/01/2026

The Jason Russell House & Museum will be closed July 4th and 5th so our very talented guides can enjoy the holiday weekend.

We'll still be open Thursday and Friday! The B**r Garden will still be happening on Saturday, July 4 from 2–7 PM, with great b**r from Arlington Brewing Company.

We hope everyone has a safe and happy Fourth!

06/30/2026

Hope to see you there!

Arlington's State Rep Sean Garballey , co-chair of the Special Commission on 250th Anniversary Celebration of the American Revolution, and Jonathan Lane, Executive Director of Rev250 are shown at the State House with a faithful replica of Ezekiel Russell's 1776 Declaration of Independence. Painstakingly hand-printed by Gary Gregory using 18th cent. techniques, these replicas will be sent to all 351 communities in Massachusetts. You can join Sean for a reading upon its arrival in Arlington on Wednesday, July 8 at 7PM at Arlington Historical Society & Jason Russell House!

05/25/2026

The Jason Russell House & Museum is officially open for our summer season!

Starting this week, visitors can now stop by Thursday through Sunday from 1–4pm.

Whether you’re returning for another visit or stopping by for the first time, we’d love to welcome you to the museum this summer. Come explore the Jason Russell House, see the surviving bullet holes from April 19, 1775, and learn more about Arlington’s remarkable history.

05/20/2026

Re-Examining Our Roots: The Declaration of Independence at 250
Thursday, May 28, 2026 | 7:00–9:00 PM
Arlington High School | Free

The Arlington Human Rights Commission invites the community to a talk and conversation exploring the Declaration of Independence and its meaning today. Michael Kozuch, K–12 Director of History and Social Studies for Arlington Public Schools, will provide historical background on the Declaration and its continuing importance. Participants will then join break-out discussions on key concepts in the Declaration and their relevance in the present day.

The program will conclude with remarks by Howard Winkler, former President of the Arlington Historical Society and past President of the Arlington Civil Rights Commission, who will offer a tribute to Black Bostonian abolitionist Prince Hall and his insistence that the Declaration’s promise that “all men are created equal” applied to Black people as well.

Refreshments will be provided, and registration is requested: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfYyF0ThHET7xZKB5a9AA1uV63iu4VYKL0bxV2td_WUd7OIog/viewform

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