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Sheep

Sheep Shearing 2022 at Minute Man

May 17, 2022May 17, 2022 Kevin Baringer

Time to take off that winter coat! Sheep shearing day at Minute Man National Historical Park occurred in late March 2022, just in time for our New England spring weather. […]

A colonial-era stage features a screen for a multi-media presentation
Minute Man Visitor Center

“Road to Revolution” is Back

May 16, 2022May 16, 2022 Kevin Baringer

We are pleased to share that Minute Man National Historical Park’s beloved “Road to Revolution” multimedia presentation has been digitally enhanced and is available for viewing at Minute Man Visitor […]

Civilians evacuating from the British Troops, Militia firing on the North Bridge, British Troops in uniform, canon fire near the North Bridge
Patriots' Day

Patriots’ Day 2022 at Minute Man

May 16, 2022May 16, 2022 Kevin Baringer

Thank you to all the staff, volunteers, reenactors, donors, and sponsors who made the 2022 Patriots’ Day commemoration a success! Thousands of visitors joined in the week-long festivities. We braved […]

Preservation

American Battlefield Trust to Announce Preservation Goals for the 250th

March 31, 2022March 31, 2022 Kevin Baringer

On Monday, April 18, 2022 representatives from the American Battlefield Trust will join other members of the history and preservation community to participate in Concord’s Patriots’ Day Parade, which culminates […]

Invasives

Winterberry and Bittersweet: Part 2

February 28, 2022March 8, 2022 Kevin Baringer

Written by Kiah Walker, Biologist at Minute Man National Historical Park Winterberry (Ilex verticillata) and the invasive Asian bittersweet (Celastrus orbiculatus) grow throughout Minute Man National Historical Park. Birds such […]

Plants

Winterberry and Bittersweet: Part 1

February 10, 2022February 10, 2022 Kevin Baringer

Which one is winterberry? Winterberry (Ilex verticillata) and Asian bittersweet (Celastrus orbiculatus) grow throughout Minute Man National Historical Park. Both retain their bright red fruits in winter, providing a food […]

Sheep

A Unique Giving Opportunity

January 10, 2022January 31, 2022 Kathleen D. Fahey

Purchase a wool fedora hat made from Minute Man sheep herd for $300 100% of sales to benefit sheep care! Minute Man National Historical Park is delighted to host a […]

Animals

Colonization and Recolonization: A Brief History of Beavers at Minute Man National Historical Park

January 10, 2022January 11, 2022 Kathleen D. Fahey

Written by Kiah Walker, Biologist at Minute Man National Historical Park Did you know that beavers were not part of the local landscape at the time of the American Revolution? […]

Birds

Bird Count at Minute Man

January 10, 2022January 10, 2022 Kathleen D. Fahey

Eighteen participants observed thirteen bird species at Minute Man National Historical Park while braving overcast skies and constant drizzle for the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count. Although the birds were […]

Buttrick Gardens

Blooms at the Edge of the Battlefield

December 8, 2021December 9, 2021 Kathleen D. Fahey

New Buttrick Gardens Signage Installed Want to learn more about the history of the Buttrick Gardens while visiting the park? Check out the new educational signage installed overlooking the gardens. […]

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  • Patriots’ Day 2022 at Minute Man
  • American Battlefield Trust to Announce Preservation Goals for the 250th
  • Winterberry and Bittersweet: Part 2

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