Arlington Historical Society & Jason Russell House

10/20/2026

How have New England forests changed over thousands of years? What insights does that history provide as we deal with climate change?

Join us as Wyatt Oswald, Professor of Environmental Science at Emerson College, explores the methods of paleo-ecology, the findings of decades of research in New England, and the lessons from the past for conservation and forest management.

Please note that admission is limited! Registration is required and can be found at the link below.

7 Jason Street
Tuesday, 10/27 @ 7:30pm
$12.51 (including fee) for non-members
Free for members

Insights From Ancient Pollen Preserved in Lake Sediments

10/15/2026

We are extraordinarily honored to receive state funding for the Jason Russell House & Museum! The funding will directly support major improvements to our website and to our permanent exhibition of the Battle of Menotomy.

Thank you to Representative Dave Rogers for securing this funding and supporting our work to preserve and share Arlington’s history, both online and in person!

10/07/2026

👻🎃 Join us for a walking tour through 300 years of Arlington history at the Old Burying Ground and Whittemore-Robbins House in the heart of Arlington Center.

Discover how Menotomy grew around its meetinghouse and burying ground, and explore the history of nearby buildings. Hear the stories of people buried here, learn what recent scientific discoveries have revealed about unmarked burials, and trace the history of those killed on April 19, 1775.

Saturday, October 17
11am - 1pm

Explore 300 years of Arlington history at the heart of Arlington Center: the Old Burying Ground and the Whittemore-Robbins House.

09/16/2026

SOLD OUT! There will be more Behind-the-Scenes Tours in the Future!

What lies beyond the public rooms of the Jason Russell House?

Venture from the attic to the basement as you explore spaces that are normally closed to visitors. Then step inside the Society’s collections storage facility for an up-close look at rare artifacts. This special tour is your chance to uncover hidden corners of the historic house and see remarkable treasures preserved behind the scenes.

Please note that admission is extremely limited! Registration is required and can be found in the link below.

Portions of this tour are also only accessible by stairs. Some rooms do not have wheelchair ramps or elevators, so some areas may not be accessible to all visitors. Please contact us in advance if you require accommodations so we can discuss the available options.

Explore areas of the Jason Russell House & Museum not normally open to the public and view rare artifacts from the Society’s collection.

09/15/2026

Join us for Town Day!

The Jason Russell House & Museum will be open with extended hours from 11am - 4pm this Saturday, September 19. Stop by during the festivities to explore the historic house, visit the museum, and discover Arlington’s history!

09/04/2026

Why are we the Spy Ponders?

08/26/2026

The Jason Russell House & Museum will be closed September 5th and 6th so our very talented volunteer guides can enjoy the Labor Day weekend.

We'll still be open Thursday and Friday! The B**r Garden will still be happening on Saturday, September 5th from 2–7pm.

08/13/2026

Join the Museums of Arlington for an afternoon of family fun and a lively presentation by storyteller and public historian Sean D. Osborne!

07/01/2026

The Jason Russell House & Museum will be closed July 4th and 5th so our very talented guides can enjoy the holiday weekend.

We'll still be open Thursday and Friday! The B**r Garden will still be happening on Saturday, July 4 from 2–7 PM, with great b**r from Arlington Brewing Company.

We hope everyone has a safe and happy Fourth!

06/30/2026

Hope to see you there!

Arlington's State Rep Sean Garballey , co-chair of the Special Commission on 250th Anniversary Celebration of the American Revolution, and Jonathan Lane, Executive Director of Rev250 are shown at the State House with a faithful replica of Ezekiel Russell's 1776 Declaration of Independence. Painstakingly hand-printed by Gary Gregory using 18th cent. techniques, these replicas will be sent to all 351 communities in Massachusetts. You can join Sean for a reading upon its arrival in Arlington on Wednesday, July 8 at 7PM at Arlington Historical Society & Jason Russell House!