Saving the Beeches at Minute Man
Beech trees stand out in any landscape, recognizable by their smooth gray bark, shiny leaves, and spiky beech nuts. Beech species in Massachusetts include the American beech, which is native […]
A Winter of History and Community
Winter is often a quiet season at Minute Man National Historical Park, but this year history came to life through a series of engaging community events. The Hive: A Symposium […]
Forest Resiliency Internship
Apply by Sunday, March 8! Want to work at Minute Man this season? The Forest Stewards Guild is offering a new internship opportunity at Minute Man National Historical Park this […]
Milkweed and Monarchs at Minute Man
You’ve probably heard of monarch butterflies, but have you ever seen one before it becomes a butterfly? In late August, park staff and a few volunteers were lucky enough to find a monarch caterpillar […]
Dressed for Success
We have some talented tailors at Minute Man! Ranger Tseyang’s new suit of 18th-century clothing was ready for public debut this month. Staff and volunteers in the Park’s Historical Clothing […]
Friends of Minute Man Receive National Park Foundation Fundraising Grant
The Friends of Minute Man are thrilled to share that we have received a grant from the National Park Foundation to support our ongoing fundraising efforts for Minute Man National […]
Surveying the Park’s Cold-Blooded Residents: New Amphibian and Reptile Study Underway
Minute Man National Historic Park is undergoing an exciting project in partnership with UMass Boston researchers to complete an amphibian and reptile survey of the park! This is a follow-up […]
Turtles on the Move: Nesting Season at Minute Man
Several species of turtles can be found at Minute Man National Historical Park, including the common snapping turtle, painted turtle, spotted turtle, and the stinkpot. This time of year, it can […]
Woven Nests and Woodland Songs: A Spring Bird Walk at Minute Man
We had great weather, enjoyed good company, and viewed a variety of birds on our annual spring migration bird walk at Minute Man National Historical Park on June 5, 2025. […]
Spring Blooms at the Buttrick Garden
A string of warm weather and abundant rain have accelerated the Buttrick Gardens bloom sequence. Daffodils are nearly done, bleeding hearts are sending out valentine-like flowers, and iris buds are […]