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.
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Prior 2007/2008 Season EventsLecture SeriesThe History of Vision AidsDavid Fleishman, MDMarch 25, 2008A fascinating illustrated talk by an ophthalmologist-turned-historian. Dr. Fleishman also will share items from his own collection, and evaluate antique eyewear brought by audience members that evening. Mysteries and Crises in Menotomy: 1732-1807Lori Stokes, HistorianTuesday, February 26, 2008What was life like between 1732 and 1807, after Menotomy became a separate precinct of Cambridge, but before it became an independent town? Uncover forgotten crises and lost conflicts, as well as small details that bring this era to life. Dissent Among the PuritansLinda K. PalmerTuesday, November 27, 2007A vivid costumed portrayal of Mrs. Ann Vassall in the year 1637. She describes her life as a new arrival, first in Massachusetts Bay, and later in the Plymouth Colony. The Separation of Brighton from CambridgeTuesday, October 30, 2007William P. Marchione, Ph.D.Arlington was formed when the Second Parish of Cambridge was incorporated in 1807. That same year, the Third Parish was set-off to create the independent town of Brighton. Similar beginnings led to very different destinies for the former "sister" communities. Other EventsSunday Stories Book ClubFamily Day at Sunday StoriesSunday, April 6, 2-3:30 at the Smith Museum.Paul Hogman and Doreen Stevens lead a discussion for the adults and a separate children's activity for Patriot’s Day. There will be a separate discussion of Paul Revere's ride in his own words (copies provided) for the adults. Amaze your friends and drop the name of Paul Revere's horse into the conversational lull at your next dinner party! For the children, 5-10 years old, (each child needs one adult attending with them) there will be colonial craft activities, games, and an eighteenth-century treat. Historical Society members are free; non-members $3/adult or $5/family. |