Founded in 1897, the Arlington Historical Society is an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and sharing our community’s history.
Our Mission
The Arlington Historical Society: Jason Russell House & Museum is dedicated to preserving, interpreting, and sharing Arlington’s history and the Society’s collections so that the community may engage and interact in historical discovery, finding a sense of place.
– Approved by the Board of Directors
Our Purpose
To Promote and Encourage the knowledge of the history of the region and the preservation of its antiquities;
To Aid in the dissemination of historical information within the community and elsewhere;
To Preserve and Steward the Jason Russell House, the Museum, and its collections of archives and artifacts;
To Engage in such other activities as may be permitted by the Corporate Charter of 1897 and the Bylaws of the Society.
Our Staff
Matt Beres, Executive Director
matt@arlingtonhistorical.org
Melinda Howard, Collections Manager
melinda@arlingtonhistorical.org
Kate Potter, Curator
kate@arlingtonhistorical.org
Gregory Stathopoulos, Caretaker
Leadership
Board of Directors
Robert Brazile, President
George Parsons, First Vice President
Patsy Kraemer, Second Vice President
Christine Cronin-Tocci, Clerk
Alan Jones, Treasurer
Paul Fennelly
Carla Gates
William Lyons
Jonathan Nyberg
Elaine Ropi
Robert Tosi
Board of Trustees
Joe Curro
Bancroft Poor
Joseph Zona
Nominating Committee
Marlene Alderman
Maryellen Loud
Carol Walsh