Jason Russell House & Museum
Jason Russell House & Museum things to do, attractions, restaurants, events info and trip planning
Plan your stay
Posts
Imagine sitting in your kitchen, late on the afternoon of April 19, 1776, waiting for the retreat of 1,100 British troops, walking back along Concord Road (now Massachusetts Ave), to pass by your house. Then you realize—outriders protecting the wounded column will be passing on both sides of your house. That’s exactly what happened at the sparse, four room Jason Russell House. An hour or so later, there were eleven bodies laid out on the floor of this colonial kitchen. The city of Arlington found the budget for the forensic scientists to come through (with many generously donated services) some time I believe just pre-Covid, so now when you visit you get the tour of the musket ball holes that riddle the building’s wooden paneling—and admire the trajectories that the scientists mapped out. British bullets came in through every window, including the one in the attic. In the little museum grafted on to the back (circa 1923) collected artifacts of the day include items dropped by the British on their retreat—souvenirs of the day turned in to the city collection over the next two centuries. It’s an amazing, mind-opening, slice of American history. (and I appreciated the “porthole” detailing they added to the carpet put in to protect the bullet-riddled risers of the steps) Lovely visit with a great docent on a summer Saturday afternoon, Menotomy Park (excellent for walking) just up the street, delicious Butternut Bakery just across the way, and a friendly beer garden with music as part of an imaginative collaborative program, summer 2024.
Katya ReimannKatya Reimann
00
This is truly one of the most significant locations of the April 19, 1775, and the beginning of the American Revolution. Why this location, the site of the bloodiest fighting between the British and Colonial militia, is so overlooked by history is hard to understand. The greatest loss of both British Regulars and Colonial militia occurred right here Menontomy. Unfortunately, I believe there might be too much politics involved between Concord and Lexington, which in the end overshadows the events that occurred in this town and at this location. Still, anyone interested in American history must make it a point to visit this site as well as the “Foot of the Rocks,” which is also located in Arlington, at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Lowell Street. The story of Jason Russell and the men that died inside his home is shocking but necessary to fully understand the amazing bravery soon that day for the men and women for fought for their, and now our freedom.
Thomas BThomas B
00
I loved the beer garden experience! Food and drinks are very good! Music wonderful!
Anelise DominguesAnelise Domingues
00
I loved the beer garden experience! Food and drinks are very good! Music wonderful!
Anelise DominguesAnelise Domingues
00
Nearby Attractions Of Jason Russell House & Museum
Spy Pond Park
Stop & Shop
Regent Theatre
Play Time, Inc.
R.W. Shattuck & Co Inc
Menotomy Rocks Park
Astound Broadband Powered by RCN
Robbins Library
Arlington Liquors
Boston Church Arlington

Spy Pond Park
4.7
(484)Click for details

Stop & Shop
3.8
(358)Click for details

Regent Theatre
4.5
(275)Click for details

Play Time, Inc.
4.7
(245)Click for details
Nearby Restaurants Of Jason Russell House & Museum
Blue Ribbon BBQ
Kickstand Cafe
Acitrón
Punjab Arlington
Pasha Turkish Cuisine
Sushi Kappo Toraya
Fresh Pond Seafood Market & Takeout
WooRi Korean Fusion Grill
Butternut Bakehouse
Tryst

Blue Ribbon BBQ
4.4
(587)Click for details

Kickstand Cafe
4.6
(484)Click for details

Acitrón
4.6
(431)Click for details

Punjab Arlington
4.3
(392)Click for details
Basic Info
Address
7 Jason St, Arlington, MA 02476
Map
Phone
(781) 648-4300
Call
Website
arlingtonhistorical.org
Visit
Reviews
Overview
4.8
(31 reviews)
Ratings & Description
Description
The Jason Russell House is a historic house in Arlington, Massachusetts, the site of the bloodiest fighting on the first day of the American Revolutionary War, April 19, 1775.
attractions: Spy Pond Park, Stop & Shop, Regent Theatre, Play Time, Inc., R.W. Shattuck & Co Inc, Menotomy Rocks Park, Astound Broadband Powered by RCN, Robbins Library, Arlington Liquors, Boston Church Arlington, restaurants: Blue Ribbon BBQ, Kickstand Cafe, Acitrón, Punjab Arlington, Pasha Turkish Cuisine, Sushi Kappo Toraya, Fresh Pond Seafood Market & Takeout, WooRi Korean Fusion Grill, Butternut Bakehouse, Tryst

- Please manually select your location for better experience