Jason Russell House George Abbot Smith History Museum

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.

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Visit Online Highways' interactive American History project. A team of researchers is developing a site that will present U.S. history in the context of present day travel.

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