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Jason Russell House

George Abbot Smith History Museum

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The Jason Russell House was the scene of fierce hand-to-hand combat between British soldiers and Minutemen during the battle of April 19, 1775. This 1740 house contains some 18th-century furniture and artifacts. The adjacent Smith Museum features an exhibit about Arlington history.

Open Tuesday-Saturday 1pm-5pm, otherwise by appointment in March through December. Closed holidays.

Location: 7 Jason St., Arlington Massachusetts 02476 Telephone 781-648-4300

Other History nearby:
(Marblehead) Abbot Hall
(Weymouth) Abigail Adams Birthplace
(Boston) African Meeting House
(Duxbury) Alden House
(North Salem) America's Stonehenge
(Salem) America's Stonehenge

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