Kurt Russell visited Arlington on July 4 to learn about his Revolutionary War hero ancestor, who was killed in battle.

Jason Russell was one of 12 colonials to die at the home as part of the Battle of Menotomy, according to the Arlington Historical Society, which acquired and restored the house in 1923.

Kurt Russell recently traced his family roots back to Arlington and the first day of the Revolutionary War, where his ancestor Jason Russell died defending his home during the Battle of Menotomy.

Jason Russell built the house in the 1740s, using re-salvaged materials from his grandparents’ older home. Decorative changes around the windows and front door and an ell were added in the 19th ...

Kurt Russell recently traced his family roots back to Arlington and the first day of the Revolutionary War, where his ancestor Jason Russell died defending his home during the Battle of Menotomy.