Sheep on the Move!
Minute Man National Historical Park is home to a herd of twelve female miniature sheep. On a recent Saturday, Girl Scout Troop 82124 from Waltham, Massachusetts assisted with rotational grazing […]
Volunteer Spotlight
Minute Man National Historical Park and the Friends of Minute Man are thankful to have so many dedicated volunteers to help welcome visitors and bring the past alive. One current […]
Mowing at Minute Man
Its a big job, but somebody’s got to do it! The Minute Man National Park comprises 1038 acres of land and runs through the towns of Concord, Lincoln, and Lexington, […]
Garden Club of Concord Provides Generous Grant
Thanks to a grant from the Garden Club of Concord, the window boxes at the North Bridge Visitor Center are providing a cheery welcome to visitors. For several years the […]
Productive Pigs
Minute Man is currently home to 60 pigs from the Codman Community Farms. These piglets are about 5 months old and include a variety of heritage breeds including the Large […]
Transformative Trees
Thanks to a generous donation to the Friends from a local donor, dozens of young trees were planted this spring in the North Bridge Unit landscape by NPS staff and […]
Buttrick Iris in Bloom
The iris were in full bloom this spring at the Buttrick Gardens. The garden hosts an impressive array of iris cultivars in a variety of colors. Plans for the garden […]
Sheep Shearing at Minute Man
Like a day at the salon, our resident Ouessant sheep were treated to a haircut and nail treatment. Sheep shearing and hoof trimming was a quiet affair with social distancing […]
Spring Has Sprung!
The landscape and gardens of the Minute Man National Historical Park are awash with color and are providing a cheery getaway for people looking to safely get out of the […]
Signs of Spring
We can always count on spring blossoms this time of year, no matter what is going on in the wider world. Here are some signs of spring from the Minute […]