Arlington Historical Society

Established in 1897 in Arlington, Massachusetts.

Visit
- Jason Russell House
- Exhibit Hall
About Us
Programs & Events
Support
Learn
Online Collections

Search for:

Tag Archives: April 19

My Experience as a Tour Guide at the Jason Russell House

July 1, 2015Blog1775, Adams clock, Amos Whittemore, Ann Adams, April 19, Arlington History, blanket chest, ceiling, communion silver, Cooper's Tavern, Deacon Adams, Elizabeth Russell, events, Jason Russell, Jason Russell House, Jonathan Harrington, Menotomy, Minutemen, old men of Menotomy, Regulars, retreat, rolling pin, Samuel Whittemore, secret compartment, spinning wheel, Thomas Russell store, Tour, Tour guides, tourists, Visitors, Winship & WymanMatt Beres

This is a guest post from Colleen Cunningham, one of our most experienced tour guides at the Jason Russell House. She talks about why she enjoys showing visitors around the … Continue reading My Experience as a Tour Guide at the Jason Russell House →

Benjamin Locke: Menotomy Minute Man

April 23, 2009Blog1775, 18th century, Appleton Street, April 19, Arlington History, Baptist, Benjamin Locke, Bunker Hill, Foot of the Rocks, Jason Russell House, Lexington Alarm, Menotomy, minute men, Minutemen, muster, Paul Revere, Solomon Bowman, William DawesDoreen Stevens

Benjamin Locke, 1738-1791, served as Menotomy’s Minute Men Captain during the Lexington Alarm. After both Paul Revere and William Dawes rode past his house at the Foot of the Rocks, … Continue reading Benjamin Locke: Menotomy Minute Man →

View all 3 comments

Our Business Partners

Fallen Crown Soldiers Monument

Donate

Your generous, tax-deductible donation helps support the Jason Russell House and the ongoing mission of the Society. You can donate online or by sending a check: Donate.

Sign up to receive e-news

Email address:

First Name

Last Name

Sub Zip/Postal Code

Leave this field empty if you're human: