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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05/13/2026

Louise Ivers Memorial Lecture
“Life in Menotomy: Aftermath of April 19, 1775”
Presented by Richard A. Duffy
Tuesday, May 26 | 7:30 PM
7 Jason Street

The bloody events that took place in Menotomy, now Arlington, on the first day of the American Revolution have often been told in detail. But what happened in Memotomy after April 19, 1775?

This year’s Louise Ivers Memorial Lecture will explore how Menotomy, then a rural precinct of Cambridge, recovered from the violence of that day and carried on while war continued just miles away in Boston.

AHS Members: Free
Non-members: $10
Registration at the door

Often have been told in detail the bloody events that took place in Menotomy (Arlington) on the first day of the American Revolution. But how did Menotomy, then a rural precinct of Cambridge, recov…

05/05/2026

05/01/2026

🥁Drumroll please… It’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for! This May 16th we are bringing back the Jason Russell House Summer Concert Series for the third year in a row!

🎶 Look forward to new live music every Saturday all summer long from some of your favorite artists! This year we are elevating your outdoor musical experience by bringing in talent from near and far. And the best part… it’s always FREE ENTRY!

🚛 Get excited for a sweet rotation of your favorite local food trucks — including Chicken and Rice Guys, L’Qchara, Dukes GF, and more!

🍺 As always, our beer garden will have your favorite Arlington Brewing Company beers & hard seltzers on tap, summer shandys, lemonade and other N/A beverages!

🎉 We can’t wait to see you there!

04/28/2026

We're honored to be highlighted on Dan Snow's History Hit, alongside with historians Joel Bohy and Douglas Scott

114 likes, 10 comments. "The True Story Behind the American Revolutionary War's First Battle"

04/22/2026

Join us for a special panel discussion, “Recapitulating Kurt Russell’s Visit,” on Tuesday, April 28 at 7:30pm.

Last July, Kurt Russell and his son, Boston, visited the Jason Russell House, bringing national attention to Arlington’s local history. This program brings together the people who helped make that visit happen, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how it all came together and what it meant for the Museum and the community.

Panelists will share stories from the day, reflect on the impact of the visit, and talk about what it takes to coordinate something like this from start to finish. There will also be time for questions, so if you’ve been curious about Kurt, Boston, or the planning behind it all, this is your chance to ask.

AHS Members: Free
Non-members: $10
Tuesday, April 28 | 7:30pm
7 Jason Street

A panel discussion of the background and narrative of Kurt Russell shining a celebrity light on the Jason Russell House, from the players who made the visit a success. AHS Members: FREE Non-members…

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04/10/2026

"Bullet Strikes From the First Day of the American Revolution" is now for sale at the Jason Russell House & Museum!

Authors Joel Bohy and Douglas Scott spent years studying surviving bullet holes and bullet-struck artifacts from April 19, 1775.

Much of the book details their analysis of the Jason Russell House and the bullet holes from the largest skirmish of the first day of the Revolutionary War!