A New Way to Study Bees
The National Park Service (NPS) is on a mission to learn more about the bees living in its parks, but they want to do it in a way that doesn’t […]
North Bridge Trails Renovated for 250th Anniversary Events
Minute Man National Historical Park has recently completed upgrades to the trails and visitor experience at the North Bridge! The trails leading to the North Bridge from Monument Street and […]
Through the Eyes of the Royal Artillery
New Uniform Brings Revolutionary History to Life Thanks to Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati Grant On April 19, 1775 British General Thomas Gage dispatched a military expedition to Concord with […]
Fading Leaves and Lasting Memories: A Look Back at Fall 2024 Events
The colorful leaves of fall have left our sights, but the memories of an exciting fall season are still in our hearts and minds! This fall, Minute Man National Historical […]
Elm Brook Hill Battlefield Preservation Project
Friends of Minute Man Raise $260,000 for Battlefield Preservation Project The Friends of Minute Man and Minute Man National Historical Park are excited to announce the Elm Brook Hill Battlefield […]
Battling Invasive Plants at Minute Man
The Friends of Minute Man supported a horticultural intern to manage invasive plants at Minute Man National Historical Park with help from a Sudbury-Assabet-Concord Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (SuAsCo […]
Buttrick Garden Ironwork featured in Discover Concord Magazine
The elegant ironwork in the Buttrick Gardens is featured in the fall edition of the Discover Concord Magazine. Learn about the preservation of the historic wrought-iron gates, balustrades, and railings […]
Friends of Minute Man Welcome New Board President
The Friends of Minute Man National Park Board of Directors announces that Paul O’Shaughnessy has been appointed as the next Board President. As Board President, Paul will oversee the strategic […]
Minute Man Makes New Discovery about ‘The Shot Heard Round the World’
National Park Service archeologists working at Minute Man National Historical Park recently discovered five musket balls that were fired during the world-changing event known as “The Shot Heard Round the […]
250th Anniversary: Port Closure in Boston
Hartwell Tavern came to life on June 1st as park staff and living history volunteers took a step back in time with visitors on the 250th anniversary of the closing […]