Monument Maintenance at Minute Man
This summer, NPS conservators treated and cleaned monuments throughout Minute Man National Historical Park, including the Minute Man statue and this bronze bas-relief of Major John Buttrick, visible from Liberty Street near the Major John Buttrick House.
Conservators use soft natural-bristle brushes to gently clean the monument, then add a layer of paste wax to protect it from the elements. Regular maintenance helps preserve the Park’s sculpture and monuments for generations to come.
Written by Kathleen Fahey, Executive Director, Friends of Minute Man National Park.
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