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.
Visitor InformationThe Jason Russell House and Smith Museum are open1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday mid April - October. Visitor Guide |
EntrywayThe stairs and entry are simple. The stairs rise in three wide runs with just a handrail and no balusters. Around 1814 the enclosed porch was added at the front door, expanding the front hall. Hanging in front of the stairs is a fire bucket marked, "George Russell - W. C. F. S.". The initials stand for West Cambridge Fire Society, to which every homeowner would subscribe or risk not having the bucket brigade come to his aide when needed. |
