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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Visitor GuideAddress: 7 Jason Street, Arlington, MA 02476-6410 Phone: (781) 648-4300 Email: contact@arlingtonhistorical.org Hours of OperationSmith Museum: A new exhibit, "Family Ties: 200 Years of Arlington Life" is open Sat and Sun 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Jason Russell House: Open Saturday and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., mid April - October Also open by appointment. Entrance FeesAdults: $3.00, Children: $1.00 MembershipMembership is open to those who are interested in the objectives of the Society. See the Membership Page for additional details. AccessA ramp provides wheelchair and stroller access to the Smith Museum and the ground floor of the Jason Russell House. DirectionsThe Jason Russell House and Smith Museum are easily reached by automobile. From outside Boston take I-95 to Exit 29A, Route 2 East. Proceed on Route 2 to exit 59A, Pleasant Street. Make a left onto Pleasant Street. At Massachusetts Ave. make a left heading west toward Lexington. Make a left at Jason Street. Parking is located on Jason Street or take the next right onto Jason Terrace - our parking lot is located behind the Smith Museum. Public transit offers several choices to bring you to our door. The MBTA's bus routes 67, 77, 79, 80, 87, and 350 all stop at Arlington Center. Many of these busses can be caught at the Red line at Harvard or Alewife. Get off the bus in Arlington Center opposite the Town Hall and walk one block west on Massachusetts Avenue to Jason Street. ResearchIndividuals wishing to conduct research of The Society's Collections may contact us by phone or email to arrange an appointment. |