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 […]
Driving By Miss Daisy
Check out the shaggy cows at the Minute Man National Historical Park! Grazing along the Rt. 2A Battle Road, Daisy, Autumn, and Holly are evocative of the many animals that […]
Sheep at Minute Man
These lovely ladies are wintering at the Minute Man National Historical Park and are as soft and fuzzy as they look! These females are Ouessant sheep, a breed which originated […]
What’s Going on at the Visitor Center?
Workers have been busy completing a $1.3 preservation project on the historic Buttrick Mansion. Built in 1911, the building was first home to Stedman Buttrick and his family and has […]
Collections Corner
Did you know that Minute Man National Historical Park has over 500,000 museum objects? These artifacts range from archives to furniture to art to archeology! Since not all of it […]
Window Preservation at the North Bridge Visitor Center
The windows of the historic Buttrick Mansion are receiving some much needed care after years of use. Built in 1911, the building was first home to Stedman Buttrick and his […]