US EditionKurt Russell Discovers Ancestral Ties to Revolutionary War Hero in Mass.
- Kurt Russell, accompanied by his son Boston, visited the historic Jason Russell House in Arlington, Massachusetts, on July 4, 2025, to connect with their ancestor who played a role in the Revolutionary War.
- They recently discovered via Ancestry.com that Jason Russell, their eighth great-grandfather, died defending his home during the April 19, 1775, Battle of Menotomy.
- The historic house bears at least thirteen bullet holes from the bloodiest skirmish of that day, where eleven colonials and two British soldiers died amid the British retreat.
- Kurt Russell described the experience as “kind of shocking” and expressed interest in making a historically accurate American Revolution film based on his ancestors.
- Their visit highlights a personal connection to America’s revolutionary past and supports ongoing public tours that commemorate the 250th anniversary of the war’s start.
12 Articles
12 Articles
Actor Kurt Russell makes 4th of July visit to Arlington home of ancestor killed in Revolutionary War - The Boston Globe
The home, which was built by Jason Russell, was the site of the bloodiest battle of the first day of the American Revolution on April 19, 1775.
The Sun (Lowell)
Kurt Russell visits Massachusetts site of ancestor’s Revolutionary War death
Renowned American actor Kurt Russell spent part of his Fourth of July visiting the Arlington house where his eighth great-grandfather was butchered to death by British soldiers in a bloody battle that kicked off the Revolutionary War in 1775. Russell, a 74-year-old Springfield native, said he wasn’t aware until recently of his family’s ties to the American Revolution, despite the dramatic nature of his ancestor’s death — which happened outside h…
Actor Kurt Russell visits MA home of ancestor who played a pivotal role in the American Revolution - Boston News, Weather, Sports
Movie actor Kurt Russell and his son Boston are in Massachusetts for July 4th after learning a man in their family from eight generations ago had a pivotal role in the American Revolution. “There’s a whole part of our past that we didn’t have any connection to, that we’ll take with us into the future,” said Kurt. “That guy, my eighth, his ninth grandfather, and I think he was a bad a** dude, and I’m digging it!” Historians say that man, Jason Ru…
Famous actor has deep family ties to this historic Massachusetts home
Hollywood actor Kurt Russell traveled back in time — but it wasn’t on a movie set. Russell, joined by his son Boston Russell, walked the halls of their Revolutionary War ancestor’s home in Arlington on Friday.
NBC Chicago
Kurt Russell honors his family ties to the Revolutionary War
As Massachusetts commemorates the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution, Kurt Russell and his son are learning more about their ancestor's...
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 55% of the sources are Center
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
