The Jason Russell House was the site of the bloodiest fighting during the first day of the Revolutionary War, April 19, 1775. Today it and the adjoining Smith Museum hold collections of the Arlington Historical Society.
Ida, Eliza and Caira Robbins Photo from Arlington Historical Society Archives |
Lecture SeriesRevisiting the Robbins SistersTuesday, May 27, 2003Margie Smigel, Documentary Film ProducerArlington owes a priceless legacy to its First Family and daughters Caira, Eliza P. and Ida F., creative and generous benefactors of our town. Now a resident of Chicago, Ms. Smigel researched and produced the video, "The Story of Eliza Robbins", twenty years ago, and has agreed to revisit Arlington and the Sisters with a viewing of the video and the story of its making. The lecture will be held at the Smith Museum, adjacent to the Jason Russell House. Admission is free and seating is unreserved. The lecture will take place at 8:00 p.m. with doors open at 7:30. Wheelchair access is at the Jason Terrace entrance. Directions |