Kurt Russell Visits Arlington Home Of Revolutionary War Hero Ancestor On July 4th

Kurt Russell, an actor, spent this Fourth of July exploring the past.

On Friday, July 4, actor Kurt Russell and his son Boston Russell paid a visit to the Jason Russell House in Arlington, Massachusetts. During the Revolutionary War, a brutal massacre took place at the house that belonged to the Russells’ progenitor.

The actor went to the Jason Russell House and Museum, where his ancestor Jason Russell lived about 250 years ago. He was one of the first individuals killed there during the Revolutionary War.

Russell, best known for his parts in “The Thing” and “Tombstone,” was accompanied by his son Boston on a tour of the house in Arlington, Massachusetts, which still has bullet holes from the deadliest battle on the opening day of the war, the Battle of Menotomy.

Following in my ancestor’s footsteps has been an immensely enlightening experience, Russell remarked. I will always remember the experience of seeing Jason Russell’s cemetery.

As British troops retreated from Concord, Jason Russell was murdered on his doorstep. According to his headstone in the Old Burying Ground, British General Thomas Gage’s bloodthirsty men brutally killed Jason Russell in his own home.

Boston Russell commented, “This trip has been amazing.” It was quite unbelievable to be able to see the home where he resided and to see his burial up close.

The visit was a component of Arlington’s celebration of Arlington 250, which honors the town’s contribution to the creation of the United States. The town and Chamber of Commerce sent the Russells a gift bag filled with souvenirs and local goods.

Thursday through Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. is when the Jason Russell House is open to the public. The exhibit hall is free to enter. Adult guided tours cost $8, students $4, and children under five enter free. Visit arlingtonhistorical.org to find out more.