History is for Everyone

MA, USA

Arlington Center Historic District

Landmark

The commercial center of Arlington retains some 18th and 19th-century buildings. While most structures postdate the Revolution, the district's layout follows colonial-era roads. The Massachusetts Avenue corridor through the center approximates the route of the British column.

Visiting Today

Address

Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington Center

Accessibility

Standard sidewalks

Connected Events

Apr 1775
Battle of Menotomy - Main Engagement

Benjamin Locke, Hugh Percy, 2nd Duke of Northumberland, Samuel Cook

Apr 1775
Percy's Relief Column Reaches Menotomy

Hugh Percy, 2nd Duke of Northumberland

Apr 1775
Foot of the Rocks Ambush

Thomas Hadley, John Hicks

Apr 1775
Mother Batherick Captures British Soldiers

Experience "Mother" Batherick

Apr 1775
Jason Russell House Attack

Jason Russell, James Miller

Apr 1775
Menotomy Militia Muster on the Alarm

Benjamin Locke, Samuel Cook

Apr 1775
Samuel Whittemore's Stand

Samuel Whittemore

Apr 1775