Children of the American Revolution Give Back
Princeton Elm Planted at Wayside, Home of Authors This spring Minute Man National Historical Park and the Friends of Minute Man were delighted to host a tree planting at the […]
Rooster on the Run to Ruler of the Roost
Minute Man National Historical Park had an unusual visitor this spring, a barred rock rooster! This handsome guy was sited by staff and visitors around the Hartwell Tavern parking lot […]
Beyond the Battle Road: James Russell House
Sometimes overlooked in the retelling of events that occurred on April 19, 1775, is its cornerstone: “we were all English.” The fire ignited on Lexington Green, fueled at Concord’s North […]
Old Garden for a New Century
Buttrick Garden Preservation Update The Buttrick Gardens overlooking the North Bridge were initially constructed in the early 1900s, and portions are now being restored to reflect their original appearance. Stonemason […]
Steward Spotlight: Liam and Liam
If you visited the Park this spring, you may have met Liam…or Liam. Liam Donahue and Liam Beguhn have been inspecting and caring for the park’s landscapes throughout the spring. […]
Historic Hawthorn Tree at the Wayside
How do we preserve a 150-year old tree with a story? The English Hawthorn (Crataegus laevigata) growing in front of The Wayside, Home of Authors on Lexington Road in Concord, […]
Pride Month 2021
The Buttrick Gardens welcome all visitors with a rainbow of colors all season long. In celebration of Pride Month, we are featuring the following flowers found in the Buttrick Gardens: […]
Buttrick Gardens Spring Fundraiser
Donate today to the Buttrick Gardens Spring Fundraiser! All donors receive a 3″ magnet provided by our friends at Sticker Mule. You will receive your magnet by mail with your […]
Minute Man NHP Superintendent BJ Dunn Announces His Retirement
After four years at Minute Man National Historical Park and with over 33 years working for the National Park Service (NPS), Superintendent BJ Dunn has announced his planned retirement. BJ […]
Crab Apples in Bloom at Minute Man
The crab apple trees at Minute Man Visitor Center in Lexington are in full bloom! Not only are they lovely to look at, the crab apple trees tell a story […]