Actor Kurt Russell, with son Boston, at the Jason Russell House on July 4. / Dave Shrewsbury photos

Actor Kurt Russell and son tour historic Arlington home of ancestor Jason Russell

July 4, 2025

UPDATED, July 5: Actor Kurt Russell and his son Boston stood shoulder to shoulder in the Jason Russell House museum in front of the…

History

Indigenous Peoples Day held in 2023 at free family-friendly program

September 28, 2023

by Bob Sprague

From left, Strong Bear Medicine, Daniel Boudillion UPDATED Sept. 28: Local residents can learn about the resilience and endurance of the “Nashobah Praying Indians”…

Four riders near Paul Revere Road, Arlington Heights. / Dave Shrewsbury photo

Local history

Arlington 250: Paul Revere, William Dawes ‘ride’ to warn area residents

April 22, 2025

by YourArlington staff

A Revere reenactor joined by National Lancers ride near Paul Revere Road, Arlington Heights. / Dave Shrewsbury photo Paul Revere and William Dawes arrived…

History

Town holds groundbreaking ceremony for Foot of the Rocks Memorial

April 20, 2025

by YourArlington staff

The groundbreaking ceremony./ Photo by Bruce Wheltle FOOT OF THE ROCKS: Site of the bloody battle will get a full memorial. A couple of dozen people…

Local history

Indigenous artist spoke at historical society

April 1, 2025

by YourArlington staff

Boston-based artist Sage Carbone discussed her indigenous beadwork reimagining Cyrus Dallin’s Paul Revere statue at the Arlington Historical Society Saturday, May 10. at 2 p.m. Registration…

History

Armenian Foundation supports memorial power of photos

December 25, 2022

by Bob Sprague

Saving photos mean saving memories – that was the theme at an Armenian Cultural Foundation reception in Arlington this month. Then an audience member…

Muskets blast at Battle of Menotomy on April 20. / Dave Shrewsbury photo

Local history

Arlington shines at reenactment of 250th anniversary of Battle of Menotomy

April 21, 2025

by YourArlington staff

Police on motorcycles pass a battle British victim. / Allison Curtis photoYou can be forgiven if you have not heard of this important part…

History

Arlington foundation aids release of 1834 novel

March 26, 2022

by Bob Sprague

Armenian Cultural Foundation The INTEGRAL Publishers of Romania has announced the release of Astrologul din Karabagh (Astrologer of Karabagh) in partnership with the Armenian…