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Jason Russell House has guided tours weekends through October

Created: 02 August 2022 | Last Updated: 15 August 2022 | Written by Sara Lundberg | Hits: 2661

The Jason Russell House, the site of brutal fighting on April 19, 1775, is now open on weekends only. This started May 28 and is scheduled to continue through Oct. 30.

Visitors can also view a new exhibit at the house, called “Menotomy--Road to Revolution,” to learn the stories of Menotomy residents who mobilized to defend their homes and their village -- which later became the town of Arlington -- from retreating British troops.

The house is open Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. Masks are required for admission.

For more information, visit arlingtonhistorical.org/visit or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 781-648-4300.

This news announcement was published Tuesday, May 17, 2022.

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