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# Friends of Minute Man National Park

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- [Tiny Visitors](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tiny-visitors/) - Minute Man National Historical Park is home to five identified species of turtles, including the painted turtle, snapping turtle, Blanding's turtle, spotted turtle, and the eastern musk turtle. We recently spotted a painted turtle (pictured on the right) near the North Bridge Visitor Center, up the hill from her home at the Concord River. This
- [A Stone Wall Stroll in Minute Man](https://friendsofminuteman.org/a-stone-wall-stroll-in-minute-man/) - Historic stone wall researcher Richard T.T. Forman recently took the Friends of Minute Man and park staff on a tour of historic stone walls in Minute Man National Historical Park. Richard is a landscape ecologist and Professor Emeritus at Harvard University. On a sunny day in January, we took a two-hour walk through Battle Road
- [Sssurveying Amphibians and Reptiles](https://friendsofminuteman.org/snug-snakes/) - Minute Man National Historical Park, UMass Boston, and the Town of Concord are interested in learning what kinds of reptiles and amphibians live at Barrett’s Mill Farm. As you walk the trails, you may notice some large sheets of metal and wood lying on the ground. These are NOT litter! These are called coverboards, and
- [The Hive was Buzzing with Activity](https://friendsofminuteman.org/the-hive-was-buzzing-with-activity/) - The Concord Armory was buzzing with activity for "The Hive: A Symposium for Living History Interpreters" on a recent weekend in February 2023. Co-sponsored by Minute Man National Historical Park, Friends of Minute Man, Revolution 250, and the Massachusetts Army National Guard, the event was geared toward re-enactors and interpreters of the American Revolution. We
- [Pride Month 2023](https://friendsofminuteman.org/pride-month/) - June is Pride Month! It's also when the Buttrick Gardens at Minute Man National Historical Park bloom with multi-colored iris, peony, and baptisia. We welcome our LGBTQ+ and all visitors to enjoy the rainbow of color provided by the gardens all season long. The Friends of Minute Man are proud to celebrate Pride Month; check
- [Pride Month 2021](https://friendsofminuteman.org/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: peony (red), flame azalea (orange), daylily (yellow), fern and ivy (green), iris (blue), and aster (purple). As America’s storytellers, the National Park Service (NPS) is
- [Pride Month 2022](https://friendsofminuteman.org/pride-month-2022/) - June is Pride Month and the landscape at Minute Man National Historical Park welcomes all visitors with a rainbow of color. Images from left to right: Winterberry in bloom, carved pumpkin from Halloween Eve at Hartwell Tavern, spring bird walk photography (c) Jay Dia, ferns along Battle Road Trail, blue skies reflected in the Concord
- [Dashing Devons](https://friendsofminuteman.org/dashing-devons/) - Minute Man National Historical Park is delighted to host Red Devon cattle from Codman Community Farms (CCF) in Lincoln, MA. The heritage herd of yearlings (one-year olds) arrived in mid-May and are located at the fields next to Noah Brooks Tavern along Rt. 2A in Lincoln. The cattle are grazing the historic fields and will
- ["Road to Revolution" is Back](https://friendsofminuteman.org/road-to-revolution-is-back/) - 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 Center. Enjoyed by generations, this 25-minute program introduces visitors to the events of April 18th and 19th, 1775. Shown on two screens within a stage set,
- [Honoring Our Past, Embracing Our Future: A New Logo for the Friends of Minute Man](https://friendsofminuteman.org/a-new-logo-for-the-friends-of-minute-man/) - Introducing the new Friends of Minute Man logo Since the Friends of Minute Man was founded in 1989, our organization has grown from a small group of dedicated supporters into the official philanthropic partner of Minute Man National Historical Park. Today, we help fund preservation projects, educational programs, special events, and groundbreaking archaeological research that
- ["Shot Heard Round the World" on Display](https://friendsofminuteman.org/shot-heard-round-the-world-on-display/) - The "shot heard round the world" is now on exhibit at Minute Man National Historical Park. This new display showcases the musket balls recently discovered near the North Bridge. These musket balls were fired by provincial militia toward British soldiers gathered on the opposite side of the bridge on April 19, 1775. We invite you
- [Meet Minute Man's Seasonal Landscapers](https://friendsofminuteman.org/meet-minute-mans-seasonal-landscapers/) - Visitors to Minute Man National Historical Park may notice some four-legged landscape stewards at work this season. Red Devon cattle from Codman Community Farms have returned to graze the historic fields near Noah Brooks Tavern along Route 2A in Lincoln. The grazing program helps maintain the open agricultural landscape that was once common throughout the
- [Buttrick Gardens Iris Rehabilitation Project: Shaking off the Blues](https://friendsofminuteman.org/buttrick-gardens-iris-rehabilitation-project-shaking-off-the-blues/) - Stedman and Caroline Buttrick admiring their colorful iris beds. National Geographic Magazine, May 1959. Late May to early June is a spectacular time to visit the Buttrick Gardens and celebrate the annual iris display. Hundreds of irises fill the flower beds, alongside peonies, bleeding heart, columbine, and lady’s mantle. Alas, the iris display was becoming
- [Restoring the Forests at Minute Man](https://friendsofminuteman.org/restoring-the-forests-at-minute-man/) - Regeneration of the forest understory after the fall of an ash tree, illustrated by Maria Park. After a snowy winter, spring is starting to emerge at Minute Man National Historical Park. On a walk in the Park, you may see leaves budding out and hear the sounds of birds serenading in the forest stands. You
- [Rediscovering Elm Brook Hill: New Insights into the April 19, 1775 Battlefield](https://friendsofminuteman.org/elm-brook-2026-update/) - Elm Brook Hill archaeological crew in the summer of 2024. Written by Joel Dukes, Archaeologist, Northeast Archeological Resources Program; Nikki Walsh, Museum Curator, Minute Man National Historical Park; and Jarrad Fuoss, Park Ranger and Historic Weapons Supervisor, Minute Man National Historical Park. Following the “shot heard ‘round the world” at the North Bridge on April
- [Saving the Beeches at Minute Man](https://friendsofminuteman.org/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 to the eastern US and provides food for wildlife, and the European beech, which was introduced as a landscape tree and is valued for its
- [Forest Resiliency Internship](https://friendsofminuteman.org/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 year. The Resilient Forestry Intern will work with the park's natural resource team to implement forest resiliency and natural resource management projects throughout the Park.
- [A Winter of History and Community](https://friendsofminuteman.org/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 for Living History Interpreters welcomed nearly 200 reenactors, educators, and living history interpreters for a weekend of learning at the Massachusetts National Guard Museum. Even
- [Friends of Minute Man Receive National Park Foundation Fundraising Grant](https://friendsofminuteman.org/friends-of-minute-man-receive-grant-to-boost-park-fundraising/) - 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 Historical Park. This grant is part of The Campaign for National Parks, a nationwide initiative aimed at strengthening philanthropic support and ensuring our national parks
- [Through the Eyes of the Royal Artillery](https://friendsofminuteman.org/through-the-eyes-of-the-royal-artillery/) - New Uniform Brings Revolutionary History to Life Thanks to Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati Grant On April 19, 1775 British General Thomas Gage dispatched a military expedition to Concord with the aim to find and destroy rebel military stockpiles there. Aside from the Light Infantry and Grenadiers under Lt. Col. Francis Smith’s command, a small
- [Historical Clothing Workshop](https://friendsofminuteman.org/historical-clothing-workshop/) - The Friends are thankful to the Massachusetts chapter of the Society of the Cincinnati (MASOC) for supporting Minute Man National Historical Park’s historical clothing program. The Friends of Minute Man secured a grant from the MASOC and supplied the park with historically appropriate patterns, fabric, notions, and storage supplies to keep the new clothing looking
- [Dressed for Success](https://friendsofminuteman.org/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 Workshop made wool breeches, a waistcoat, and a coat to her measurements. The coat features "death head" thread-covered buttons, see above. Every garment is crafted
- [Milkweed and Monarchs at Minute Man](https://friendsofminuteman.org/milkweed-and-monarchs/) - 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 while working in the Buttrick Garden. The caterpillar was well over an inch long, so had clearly been around for a little while! This caterpillar
- [Surveying the Park’s Cold-Blooded Residents: New Amphibian and Reptile Study Underway](https://friendsofminuteman.org/surveying-the-parks-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 to a prior inventory conducted in the early 2000s, focusing on much of the same study areas near the park's wetlands. Researchers are using multiple
- [Woven Nests and Woodland Songs: A Spring Bird Walk at Minute Man](https://friendsofminuteman.org/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. Near the Hartwell Tavern parking lot, we had some lovely views of both the male and female American Redstart. This warbler is a less common
- [Turtles on the Move: Nesting Season at Minute Man](https://friendsofminuteman.org/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 be common to see turtles on the move, especially as expectant females roam in search of suitable nesting locations. If you see a turtle wandering
- [Spring Blooms at the Buttrick Garden](https://friendsofminuteman.org/spring-in-bloom-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 swelling. If the weather remains warm, we expect to see irises starting to bloom by mid-May and peonies by the third week in May. We
- [Patriots’ Day 2025 at Minute Man: A Historic Commemoration](https://friendsofminuteman.org/patriots-day-2025-at-minute-man-a-historic-commemoration/) - The 250th Anniversary of the opening battle of the American Revolution at Minute Man National Historical Park was a tremendous success, drawing thousands of visitors to honor the events of April 19, 1775. The park hosted a series of immersive and educational programs throughout the week, culminating in an extraordinary Patriots’ Day tactical demonstration. With
- [“For the Information of Gen. Gage:” The British Spy Mission to Concord](https://friendsofminuteman.org/spy-mission/) - In early 1775, open warfare between the people of Massachusetts and the British Empire seemed inevitable. Citizens of the province had been stockpiling equipment, provisions, weapons, and supplies for months, and were poised to use them at a minute’s notice. The royal government found itself in an impossible situation; they had to recover or destroy
- [Help Protect the Legacy of the American Revolution](https://friendsofminuteman.org/help-protect-minute-man/) - A Call to Support Minute Man National Historical Park March 4, 2025 As we approach the 250th anniversary of the beginning of the American Revolution on April 19, 1775, the Friends of Minute Man is deeply concerned about the challenges facing Minute Man National Historical Park (NHP). More than one million people visit Minute Man
- [A New Way to Study Bees](https://friendsofminuteman.org/a-new-way-to-study-bees/) - The National Park Service (NPS) is on a mission to learn more about the bees living in its parks, but they want to do it in a way that doesn't harm these important pollinators. Traditionally, scientists have used survey methods that involve collecting and preserving bees for identification. But as more parks become interested in
- [North Bridge Trails Renovated for 250th Anniversary Events](https://friendsofminuteman.org/north-bridge-trails-renovated-for-250th-anniversary-events/) - Minute Man National Historical Park has recently completed upgrades to the trails and visitor experience at the North Bridge! The trails leading to the North Bridge from Monument Street and the North Bridge Visitor Center were completely renovated, just in time for the 250th Anniversary events. Several layers of crushed aggregate were installed, rolled, and
- [Elm Brook Hill Battlefield Preservation Project](https://friendsofminuteman.org/elm-brook-hill-battlefield-preservation-project/) - Friends of Minute Man Raise $260,000 for Battlefield Preservation Project The Friends of Minute Man and Minute Man National Historical Park are excited to announce the Elm Brook Hill Battlefield Preservation Project. The Elm Brook Hill area of the park, previously referred to as the Bloody Angle battlefield, is located in the Town of Lincoln
- [Fading Leaves and Lasting Memories: A Look Back at Fall 2024 Events](https://friendsofminuteman.org/fading-leaves-and-lasting-memories-a-look-back-at-fall-2024-events/) - The colorful leaves of fall have left our sights, but the memories of an exciting fall season are still in our hearts and minds! This fall, Minute Man National Historical Park and the Friends of Minute Man hosted a series of events and programs where visitors learned about and experienced the historical events and context
- [Battling Invasive Plants at Minute Man](https://friendsofminuteman.org/battling-invasive-plants-at-minute-man/) - The Friends of Minute Man supported a horticultural intern to manage invasive plants at Minute Man National Historical Park with help from a Sudbury-Assabet-Concord Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (SuAsCo CISMA) grant. This recent project focused on hand-pulling garlic mustard, wild chervil, black swallowwort, bittersweet, porcelainberry vine, and goutweed in park areas near the Concord
- [Buttrick Garden Ironwork featured in Discover Concord Magazine](https://friendsofminuteman.org/buttrick-garden-ironwork-featured-in-discover-concord-magazine/) - The elegant ironwork in the Buttrick Gardens is featured in the fall edition of the Discover Concord Magazine. Learn about the preservation of the historic wrought-iron gates, balustrades, and railings that adorn the gardens and explore the recently discovered hidden pathways. Click here to read the full article by Friends of Minute Man's Executive Director,
- [Friends of Minute Man Welcome New Board President](https://friendsofminuteman.org/friends-of-minute-man-welcome-new-board-president/) - The Friends of Minute Man National Park Board of Directors announces that Paul O’Shaughnessy has been appointed as the next Board President. As Board President, Paul will oversee the strategic direction of the Friends, the official non-profit partner of Minute Man National Historical Park. The Friends of Minute Man National Park have supported historic preservation,
- [Minute Man Makes New Discovery about 'The Shot Heard Round the World'](https://friendsofminuteman.org/minute-man-makes-new-discovery-about-the-shot-heard-round-the-world/) - National Park Service archeologists working at Minute Man National Historical Park recently discovered five musket balls that were fired during the world-changing event known as “The Shot Heard Round the World” on April 19, 1775. Early analysis of the 18th-century musket balls indicates they were fired by colonial militia members at British forces during the
- [250th Anniversary: Port Closure in Boston](https://friendsofminuteman.org/250th-anniversary-port-closure-in-boston/) - Hartwell Tavern came to life on June 1st as park staff and living history volunteers took a step back in time with visitors on the 250th anniversary of the closing of Boston Harbor by British warships on June 1, 1774. The port closure, intended as punishment for the Boston Tea Party in December 1773, represented
- [Pride Month 2024: Everyone is Welcome Here](https://friendsofminuteman.org/pride-month-2024/) - June is pride month and the Friends of Minute Man are proud allies of the LGBTQ+ community. Everyone is welcome at Minute Man National Historical Park! The Buttrick Gardens provide a rainbow of color for your pride post. Share your pride images in the Buttrick Gardens by tagging us on Facebook or Instagram with #friendsofminuteman
- [Oxen on Battle Road: A New Highlight for Patriot’s Day](https://friendsofminuteman.org/oxen-on-battle-road-a-new-highlight-for-patriots-day/) - Did you notice something new at Battle Road Day this year? A pair of oxen were the eye-catching and historically accurate additions to the civilian evacuation along Battle Road for Minute Man National Historical Park's signature Patriot's Day event. Miles Conklin, a dairy farmer from Haverhill, NH, generously loaded up his two oxen and trailered
- [Minute Man Named one of 11 Most Endangered Historic Places](https://friendsofminuteman.org/minute-man-named-one-of-11-most-endangered-historic-places/) - The National Trust for Historic Preservation named Minute Man National Historical Park as one of "America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places" of 2024 due to a major expansion at Hanscom Field Airport, adjacent to Minute Man National Historical Park. The proposed expansion at Hanscom Field includes 17 new private jet hangers and almost 50 acres
- [Patriots' Day 2024](https://friendsofminuteman.org/patriots-day-2024/) - Thank you to all the staff, volunteers, reenactors, law enforcement, donors, and sponsors who made Patriots' Day 2024 a success! As we moved closer to the 250th anniversary, there was a special sense of excitement as thousands of visitors joined this year's week-long festivities. While historic flooding canceled a few programs, it didn't dampen our
- [Get a 250th Anniversary Sticker at Patriots' Day](https://friendsofminuteman.org/get-a-250th-anniversary-sticker-at-patriots-day/) - Make new friends! Stop by to chat with the Friends of Minute Man, pick up a free American Revolution 250th Anniversary sticker, and learn how we support the park. Look for the blue Friends of Minuteman tent at the following 2024 Patriots' Day events: Saturday, April 13, 2024 - Battle Road Tactical DemonstrationBattle Road, near
- [The Hive was Buzzing with Activity](https://friendsofminuteman.org/the-hive-was-buzzing-with-activity-2/) - We had an amazing turnout for "The Hive: A Symposium for Living History Interpreters" in anticipation of the upcoming 250th anniversary of the beginning of the American Revolution. This annual learning event took place over two days in February and attracted over 130 living history professionals from across New England. Attendees listened to scholarly lectures,
- [Future Scholars Explore the Past at Minute Man](https://friendsofminuteman.org/future-scholars-explore-the-past-at-minute-man/) - In a recent immersive educational experience students from Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota, explored the fields of historical interpretation at Minute Man National Historical Park. Interpretive rangers and museum staff from Minute Man demonstrated ways that history can be shared and examined by exploring the park’s museum object collections and interpretation programs. As a part
- [Reanalyzing the Casey House Archaeological Collection and Recentering the Story of Case](https://friendsofminuteman.org/reanalyzing-the-casey-house-archaeological-collection-and-recentering-the-story-of-case/) - Written by Lissa J. Herzing, Casey House Archaeological Collection Project Curator Minute Man National Historical Park is pleased to announce a project to rehouse and reanalyze archaeological artifacts from the Casey House Archaeological Collection. The project aims to expand the park’s interpretation of the experiences of enslaved and free people of African descent in Concord.
- [Celebrating the Spirit of Service at Minute Man](https://friendsofminuteman.org/celebrating-the-spirit-of-service-at-minute-man/) - The dedicated volunteers of Minute Man National Historical Park help make the park a welcoming place for all visitors. Whether it’s reenactors donning historical clothing, natural resources caretakers tending the landscapes, or visitor guides sharing their passion for the American Revolution, volunteers work tirelessly alongside park staff to ensure the seamless operation of Minute Man
- [Patriots' Day 2023](https://friendsofminuteman.org/patriots-day-2023/) - Thank you to all the staff, volunteers, reenactors, donors, and sponsors who made Patriots' Day 2023 a success! Thousands of visitors joined in the week-long festivities. We watched the colonial militia engage the British troops along Battle Road, welcomed visitors into the Barrett House, braved the rain at the North Bridge Battle Commemoration, and solemnly
- [Dakin Fowler Returns to the North Bridge](https://friendsofminuteman.org/dakin-fowler-returns-to-the-north-bridge/) - Written by Jim Hollister, Park Ranger at Minute Man National Historical Park On Saturday, February 18th, 2023 the Friends of Minute Man received a brilliant reproduction of a French fowling piece made by master gunsmith Richard Colton. The gun was purchased through a generous grant from the Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati. The original of
- [Boston Tea Party 250th Anniversary](https://friendsofminuteman.org/boston-tea-party-250th-anniversary/) - December 16, 2023, marked the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party. This daring act of defiance against the unpopular Tea Act set the stage for the Revolutionary conflict to come. On December 15 and 16, 2023, Revolutionary Spaces, the organization that operates the historic Old South Meeting House in Boston, held two sold-out performances
- [A Tapestry of Colors and Calls: Fall Migration Bird Walk at Minute Man](https://friendsofminuteman.org/a-tapestry-of-colors-and-calls-fall-migration-bird-walk-at-minute-man/) - Did you miss our fall migration bird walk with guide Kathy Dia? No problem! Catch up on the bird species we encountered and enjoy stunning photographs captured by attendee Cris Van Dyke. Our Fall Migration Bird Walk began at the Minute Man Visitor Center in Concord, MA, by observing some interesting flocks of waxwings, finches, bluebirds,
- [Pollinators in the Park](https://friendsofminuteman.org/pollinators-in-the-park/) - Written by Grace Kowalski, a pollinator inventory research assistant at Minute Man National Historical Park. This summer, Minute Man National Historical Park started a project that focuses on identifying two kinds of pollinators: bees and butterflies. The goal of this project is to determine which bees and butterflies are in the park and when they are active. So far, we
- [Bottle Trees on Battle Road](https://friendsofminuteman.org/bottle-tree-exhibit/) - Minute Man National Historical Park welcomed a temporary art exhibit of Bottle Trees by Black Coral, Inc. this fall. The Bottle Tree tradition originated in West Africa and was brought to the United States by enslaved people. The tradition was passed down through generations, marking the survival of a cultural practice despite the bonds of
- [Their War: Ezekiel Davis](https://friendsofminuteman.org/their-war-ezekiel-davis/) - Objects can sometimes carry meanings beyond their original purpose. For Ezekiel Davis of Acton, a peculiar hole in his old hat told a very big story! In 1775 Ezekiel Davis was 21 years old. He and his older brother Isaac volunteered to serve in the town of Acton’s newly raised minute man company. Isaac was
- [Become a Member Today!](https://friendsofminuteman.org/become-a-member-today/) - Become a member of the Friends of Minute Man today! Your membership donation supports education, interpretation, and preservation at Minute Man National Historical Park. All donors receive a 3″ custom stickers provided by our friends at Sticker Mule. You will receive your sticker and membership card by mail, so please be sure to provide us
- [West Slope Gardens: Past, Present, and Future](https://friendsofminuteman.org/west-slope-gardens-past-present-and-future/) - Written by Nina Olsen, Buttrick Gardens Horticultural Intern, Summer 2023. Each area of the Buttrick Gardens has its own unique beauty. The formal Flower Garden south of the Buttrick house, now the North Bridge Visitor Center, makes a stately impression with its hedge walls and long flower beds, which are seasonally full of colorful iris,
- [The Lothrop Flag – Oh Long May It Wave](https://friendsofminuteman.org/the-lothrop-flag-oh-long-may-it-wave/) - How do you express your patriotism? If you’re like the Lothrop Family, you go BIG! Recently, a 10-foot by 20-foot American flag belonging to the Lothrop family and housed in the Minute Man National Historical Park archives was conserved thanks to the fundraising efforts of Taryn Holmes, a high-school student and an active member of
- [Stamp Your Passport at Minute Man](https://friendsofminuteman.org/stamp-your-passport-at-minute-man/) - For many visitors, a trip to Minute Man National Historical Park is not complete without a souvenir. Perhaps it’s a photo taken at the North Bridge, a book on the events of April 19, 1775, or a special keepsake from the park store. By far, the most popular collectibles with countless visitors – and at
- [Buttrick Gardens Win Preservation Award](https://friendsofminuteman.org/buttrick-gardens-win-preservation-award/) - We are proud to announce that the Buttrick Gardens hardscape preservation project received a Historic Preservation Award from the Concord Historical Commission. The award recognizes the careful preservation of the brick, bluestone, and cobblestone walkways in the historic gardens. The project was a collaboration between the Friends of Minute Man and Minute Man National Historical
- [Foxglove Before and After](https://friendsofminuteman.org/foxglove/) - Last September we caught Margie Brown, Minute Man’s Natural & Cultural Resource Manager, on her way to plant foxglove in the Buttrick Gardens. Thanks to her hard work, we were treated to a magnificent display of purple and yellow foxgloves this year. Foxglove produces tall stalks with bell-shaped flowers. They are a favorite with pollinators
- [Summer Internships at Minute Man](https://friendsofminuteman.org/summer-internships-at-minute-man/) - Minute Man National Historical Park (NHP) offers several paid student internship opportunities for summer 2023, including part-time summer internships for natural and cultural resource management, a Buttrick Gardens internship in partnership with the Friends of Minute Man, and a summer training opportunity for local high school students in partnership with The Student Conservation Association (SCA).
- [Forest Health Update for Minute Man](https://friendsofminuteman.org/forest-health-update-for-minute-man/) - Written by Margie Brown, Natural and Cultural Resources Manager at Minute Man National Historical Park. While walking in the forest is very restorative to our health, is the forest itself in good health? According to a recent ‘Forest Health Update’ by the National Park Service Northeast Temperate Network, Minute Man National Historical Park's wooded areas
- [Holiday Cheer from the Garden Club of Concord](https://friendsofminuteman.org/holiday-cheer-from-the-garden-club-of-concord/) - We know the winter holidays are around the corner when the Garden Club of Concord brings us a wreath! Thank you to the volunteers at the garden club for hanging this lovely wreath on the door of the North Bridge Visitor Center. Look closely and you'll see that it is decorated with a tiny minute
- [Minute Man Soldier Search: A New Online Database](https://friendsofminuteman.org/minute-man-soldier-search-a-new-online-database/) - The Friends of Minute Man National Park are proud to introduce Minute Man Soldier Search, a searchable database now available on our website. Thank you to the Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati and the Lincoln Minute Men for supporting this online resource. Click here to visit Minute Man Soldier Search. On April 19th, 1775 almost
- [Sheep in the 1770s at Minute Man](https://friendsofminuteman.org/sheep-in-the-1770s-at-minute-man/) - Several properties that are now part of Minute Man National Historical Park kept small herds of sheep in the 1770s. Captain William and Catharine Louisa Smith in Lincoln had the largest herd with about twenty head. Down the street, near Hartwell Tavern in Lexington, Samuel and Mary Hartwell kept six sheep. The Buttrick family, near
- [Happy Valentines Day](https://friendsofminuteman.org/happy-valentines-day/) - Written by Nicole Walsh, curator at Minute Man National Historical Park. This handmade doily is from The Wayside: Home of Authors at Minute Man National Historical Park and dates to the 19th century. It features scalloped edges and is embroidered with flowers and dots on white cotton cloth. This white-on-white embroidery style became popular in
- [Winterberry and Bittersweet: Part 1](https://friendsofminuteman.org/winterberry-and-bittersweet-part-1/) - 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 source for birds and other wildlife. However, winterberry is a native shrub that grows near wetlands, while bittersweet is an invasive vine that often wraps
- [Winterberry and Bittersweet: Part 2](https://friendsofminuteman.org/winterberry-and-bittersweet-part-2/) - 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 as American robins, eastern bluebirds, and cedar waxwings feast on the fruits of both species during the winter months, but winterberry is a much better
- [American Battlefield Trust to Announce Preservation Goals for the 250th](https://friendsofminuteman.org/american-battlefield-trust-to-announce-preservation-goals-for-the-250th/) - 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 in a crossing of the Old North Bridge. In remarks from the speakers’ podium, the Trust will outline its ambitious national preservation goal for the
- [Patriots' Day 2022 at Minute Man](https://friendsofminuteman.org/patriots-day-2022/) - 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 the rain at the Merriam’s Corner Exercises, enjoyed watching the colonial militia engage the British troops along Battle Road, welcomed visitors into the Barrett House,
- [Sheep Shearing 2022 at Minute Man](https://friendsofminuteman.org/sheep-shearing-at-minute-man-2022/) - 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. Over 30 sheep were sheared in a flash thanks to the excellent work of professional shearer Aaron Loux. As one volunteer noted, "Aaron managed the
- [Species Spotlight: Flying Squirrels](https://friendsofminuteman.org/species-spotlight-flying-squirrels/) - We are jumping with joy to learn there are flying squirrels at Minute Man National Historical Park! We've never actually seen one - probably because they are nocturnal animals and are active at night. According to a 2007 National Park Service report, scientists found evidence of both Northern and Southern flying squirrels in Minute Man
- [Sustaining Winter Birds at Minute Man National Historical Park](https://friendsofminuteman.org/sustaining-winter-birds-at-minute-man-national-historical-park/) - Written by Kiah Walker, Biologist at Minute Man National Historical Park. Why do birds migrate? Rather than avoiding the cold (like human “snowbirds”), they’re usually searching for more abundant food. While many birds head to South America, New England's resident species and other short-distance migrants have developed specialized feeding strategies to sustain themselves year-round. You
- [Putting the Buttrick Gardens to Bed](https://friendsofminuteman.org/putting-the-buttrick-gardens-to-bed/) - Staff and volunteers finished putting the Buttrick Gardens to bed for the winter in late December. A fresh layer of pine needles will protect the garden's historic irises over the winter as they wait for a bed of snow in the new year. Iris respond well to a light mulching of pine needles as it
- [Volunteers for All Seasons](https://friendsofminuteman.org/volunteers-for-all-seasons/) - Neither rain, nor snow, nor sleet, nor hail keeps our intrepid volunteers from taking care of the grounds at Minute Man National Historical Park. Landscape volunteers meet weekly with park staff to care for the Buttrick Gardens, remove invasive plants, and assist with livestock. Believe it or not, they tend to meet all year long,
- [Trimming the Trees](https://friendsofminuteman.org/trimming-the-trees/) - Marquis Tree was busy trimming trees this fall at the North Bridge. We appreciate the care they take as they work around significant monuments and busy historical areas. Minute Man National Historical Park encompasses over 1,000 acres so there are many trees to maintain! Trimming and tree removal are often necessary to provide historical views,
- [Ranger Jim Hollister Receives Award](https://friendsofminuteman.org/ranger-jim-hollister-receives-award/) - Jim Hollister, Ranger at Minute Man National Park, recently received the Robert Gross Award for Advancing Concord’s History from the Concord Museum. Few people have devoted so many years to understanding the history of Concord and its environs. Jim's desire to bring history to life has touched thousands of students, teachers, and visitors over his
- [Fall Season Comes to a Close](https://friendsofminuteman.org/fall-season-comes-to-a-close/) - The fall season at Minute Man National Historical Park came to a successful close as visitors flocked to the many events offered at the park. Visitors enjoyed beautiful foliage along with old and new events, including "Preparing for Winter, Preparing for War," "Wayside Halloween," "Halloween at Hartwell Tavern," and "Park Day." Thank you to staff,
- [Bearded Iris Need a Pat on the Back](https://friendsofminuteman.org/bearded-iris-need-a-pat-on-the-back/) - The days are getting shorter and temperatures are dropping, but iris rejuvenation is underway in the Buttrick Gardens. Beginning in August, park staff and volunteers lifted and divided hundreds of bearded iris rhizomes. “Iris rhizomes should be divided every 2 to 3 years,” explains Park Resource Manager Margie Brown. This past spring, Friends of Minute
- [Buttrick Garden Iris Maps](https://friendsofminuteman.org/buttrick-garden-iris-maps/) - Written by Sophie Cooke, Friends of Minute Man Buttrick Gardens 2022 summer intern. My work this summer centered on the Buttrick Gardens iris collection. In the early 1960s, the Buttrick gardens contained roughly 200 iris cultivars tended by Stedman Buttrick II. Due to time, weather, and disease about 20 of the original iris varieties remain. While
- ["Halfway to Concord:" Drinking in Colonial America](https://friendsofminuteman.org/halfway-to-concord-drinking-in-colonial-america/) - Written by Jim Hollister, Park Ranger at Minute Man National Historical Park In Colonial America, most adults consumed alcohol to a greater or lesser degree. Moderation was a highly esteemed virtue and considered a mark of civility. Sadly, however, there are many accounts of people who have over-imbibed. For example, in 1736, Thomas Apty, a
- [Daylilies in Bloom at the Buttrick Gardens](https://friendsofminuteman.org/daylilies-in-bloom-at-the-buttrick-garden/) - Daylilies are currently in bloom at the Buttrick Gardens, next to the North Bridge Visitor Center. Stedman Buttrick II inherited the family estate and gardens in 1925. He and his wife Caroline were well known and respected for their iris and daylily cultivars, receiving honors and awards from the American Iris Society and the American
- [Fill Your Water Bottle at Minute Man](https://friendsofminuteman.org/fill-your-water-bottle-at-minute-man/) - Thirsty from your walk up the hill from the North Bridge to the Visitor Center? You can now refill your water bottle or get a drink from the new water fountain and bottle filler at the North Bridge Visitor Center at Minute Man National Historical Park. In order to reduce plastic waste and encourage the
- [Historic Fire Screen Preserved at The Wayside](https://friendsofminuteman.org/historic-fire-screen-preserved-at-the-wayside/) - Written by Nicole Walsh, Curator at Minute Man National Historical Park A beautifully painted fire screen from The Wayside, Home of Authors was recently preserved thanks to a generous donation from the Old Concord Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) to the Friends of Minute Man. The fire
- [Meet Minute Man's Latino Heritage Intern](https://friendsofminuteman.org/meet-minute-mans-latino-heritage-intern/) - Estrella Sainburg is our summer Trails Planning & GIS Assistant through Environment for the America's Latino Heritage Internship Program. Estrella is currently working on her Masters of Science in Community and Regional Planning at the University of Texas, Austin. While at Minute Man National Historical Park, Estrella will be developing a GIS StoryMap to advance
- [Path to History: Explore the Trails at Minute Man!](https://friendsofminuteman.org/path-to-history-explore-the-trails-at-minute-man/) - Written by Neil Lynch. Neil Lynch is a frequent Battle Road hiker and recently completed his seventh season as a ranger at Minute Man National Historical Park. He writes from Hampstead, New Hampshire. Every year, more than a million people descend on Minute Man National Historical Park to bear witness to the events that started
- [2022 Senior Service Day at Minute Man](https://friendsofminuteman.org/2022-senior-service-day-at-minute-man/) - Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School Volunteer at the Park Thank you the Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School (LSRHS) class of 2022 for a very successful Senior Day of Service. Over 80 seniors arrived on the morning of June 1 along with group leaders and park volunteers. The groups accomplished an amazing amount including clearing trails, planting trees,
- [Spring Cleaning at The Wayside](https://friendsofminuteman.org/spring-cleaning-at-the-wayside/) - Written by Nicole Walsh, Curator at Minute Man National Historical Park It’s spring cleaning time here at Minute Man, and The Wayside: Home of Authors recently received a lot of curatorial TLC from park and regional staff. Thousands of objects in the home were inventoried to ensure they were accounted for and in the correct
- [Buttrick Gardens Featured in Discover Concord "2022 Guide to the Great Outdoors"](https://friendsofminuteman.org/buttrick-gardens-featured-in-discover-concord-2022-guide-to-the-great-outdoors/) - We are delighted to announce that the Buttrick Gardens are featured in the Discover Concord 2022 Guide to the Great Outdoors. The historic Buttrick Gardens overlook the North Bridge and are adjacent to the North Bridge Visitor Center at Minute Man National Historical Park. The article focuses on our new educational garden signage and the completed
- [A Unique Giving Opportunity](https://friendsofminuteman.org/a-unique-giving-opportunity/) - 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 herd of Ouessant sheep in cooperation with Breton Meadow Farm and Codman Community Farms, of Lincoln, MA. Now you can own a beautifully handcrafted fedora
- [Colonization and Recolonization: A Brief History of Beavers at Minute Man National Historical Park](https://friendsofminuteman.org/colonization-and-recolonization-a-brief-history-of-beavers-at-minute-man-national-historical-park/) - 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? Rather, seventeenth-century colonists massively overharvested beavers for the profitable fur trade. By 1700, beavers were eliminated from all of Massachusetts except for the northern Berkshires,
- [Bird Count at Minute Man](https://friendsofminuteman.org/bird-count-at-minute-man/) - 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 a bit elusive this year, we enjoyed unseasonably warm weather, good company, and lively conversation for our walk on Jan. 2, 2022. Thank you to
- [Granite Post Preservation at the Park](https://friendsofminuteman.org/granite-post-preservation-at-the-park/) - Written by Rachel Carmen Farago Thanks to a generous donation to the Friends of Minute Man National Park, two granite posts located on the grounds of the Major John Buttrick House were recently repaired and reset. The historic granite posts mark the entrance to the property which stands across the street from the North Bridge
- [Passing the Torch](https://friendsofminuteman.org/passing-the-torch/) - On November 17, 2021 Minute Man National Historical Park celebrated the retirement of former superintendent BJ Dunn and welcomed incoming park superintendent Simone Monteleone. Our guests of honor were greeted by friends, colleagues, and traditional fife music. A short procession led to the Minute Man Visitor Center where more were gathered to offer their best
- [Blooms at the Edge of the Battlefield](https://friendsofminuteman.org/blooms-at-the-edge-of-the-battlefield/) - 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. The Friends of Minute Man and park staff worked cooperatively over the past year to research and design the new sign and we were able
- [Wondrous Wetlands](https://friendsofminuteman.org/wondrous-wetlands/) - Written by Ada Fox, Biological Science Technician at Minute Man National Historical Park Have you noticed little blue flags in and around the wetlands of the Battle Road Trail at Minute Man National Historical Park? The walking trail covers over five miles, with some areas traversing wetlands. Boardwalks were constructed to allow visitors to fully
- [Fall Park Day a Success!](https://friendsofminuteman.org/fall-park-day-a-success/) - Thanks to all the volunteers who joined us on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021 at Park Day to help care for Minute Man National Historical Park. In the morning, a group of 42 scouts and family members from Hanscom Air Force Base Pack 173 assisted with grass seeding, trash pick-up, raking, trail improvements, sheep pasture rotations,
- [Minute Man Welcomes a New Superintendent](https://friendsofminuteman.org/minute-man-welcomes-a-new-superintendent/) - We are delighted to welcome Simone Monteleone as the new superintendent of Minute Man National Historical Park. Simone brings a wealth of experience managing historic and natural resources and the Friends of Minute Man look forward to working with her. “I am thrilled to be joining the talented staff at Minute Man National Historical Park
- [Buttrick Gardens Renewed and Revitalized](https://friendsofminuteman.org/buttrick-gardens-renewed-and-revitalized/) - By Rachel Carmela Farago The Buttrick Gardens hardscape preservation project at Minute Man National Historical Park has come to a close just in time to be enjoyed by visitors this fall! The project was made possible through a $100,000 grant secured by the Friends of Minute Man National Park from the Concord Community Preservation Fund.
- [Meet Minute Man's New Curator](https://friendsofminuteman.org/meet-minute-mans-new-curator/) - Nicole (Nikki) Walsh recently joined Minute Man National Historical Park as the park’s Museum Curator. Nikki will be managing the park’s museum and archival collections, exhibits, and research requests. Nikki started her career with the National Park Service in 2009 as a Park Guide at Salem Maritime National Historic Site. While working on her Bachelors
- [Lots of Lambs](https://friendsofminuteman.org/lots-of-lambs/) - Thank you to the dedicated staff and volunteer stewards who have been monitoring our very own maternity ward at Minute Man. The Carty Barn is home to a herd of Ouessant sheep thanks to a special use permit with Codman Community Farms and collaboration with Breton Meadow Farm. A ram was introduced in February resulting
- [Blueberries at Barrett](https://friendsofminuteman.org/blueberries-at-barrett/) - Over 200 blueberry bushes can be found behind the Col. James Barrett house located along Barretts Mill Road in Concord, MA. The Barrett family built the home in 1705 and lived there for 200 years. The McGrath owned the home during the 20th century and planted the Nelson variety of blueberries. Volunteers have been working
- [Buttrick Gardens Featured in Discover Concord "2021 Guide to the Great Outdoors"](https://friendsofminuteman.org/buttrick-gardens-featured-in-discover-concord-2021-guide-to-the-great-outdoors/) - Thank you to Discover Concord magazine for featuring the Buttrick Gardens in their 2021 Guide to the Great Outdoors issue! Please click on one of the links below to read: Historic Buttrick Gardens articleHistoric Buttrick Gardens article (mobile-friendly version) The article features the Friends of Minute Man National Park's efforts to preserve and restore the
- [Children of the American Revolution Give Back](https://friendsofminuteman.org/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 Wayside, Home of Authors, by the Massachusetts Society of the Children of the Revolution (M.S.C.A.R.). Taryn Holmes, a local teen and Mass State President for
- [Rooster on the Run to Ruler of the Roost](https://friendsofminuteman.org/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 area. We don't know how he got there. It is illegal, not to mention cruel, to drop unwanted animals off in the park. What we
- [Beyond the Battle Road: James Russell House](https://friendsofminuteman.org/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 Bridge, and stoked throughout the day along the Battle Road was an English fight, pitting soldiers against citizens, brothers against brothers, countrymen against countrymen. If
- [Historic Hawthorn Tree at the Wayside](https://friendsofminuteman.org/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, was likely imported from England and planted by Nathaniel and Sophia Hawthorne in the 1850s. The tree grows by the front door and is unique
- [Steward Spotlight: Liam and Liam](https://friendsofminuteman.org/staff-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. Both Liams agree, “Working at Minute Man NHP is very enjoyable, visitors and staff are very friendly and always express their appreciation for our work.”
- [Old Garden for a New Century](https://friendsofminuteman.org/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 Stan Nobles and his sons Stan Jr. and Alex of Nobles Stone Masonry recently repaired the brick walkways in the formal garden and the cobblestone
- [Buttrick Gardens Spring Fundraiser](https://friendsofminuteman.org/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 thank you letter, so please be sure to provide us with your mailing address if paying online using the button below. Your donation helps support
- [Minute Man NHP Superintendent BJ Dunn Announces His Retirement](https://friendsofminuteman.org/bj-dunn-park-superintendent-to-retire/) - 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 has accomplished a tremendous amount in the time he spent at Minute Man including completing numerous preservation projects to key historic structures and landscapes throughout
- [Crab Apples in Bloom at Minute Man](https://friendsofminuteman.org/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 that is rooted in the North American landscape from which they spring. The only apple trees native to the United States, they produce a small,
- [Daffodils by the Dozens](https://friendsofminuteman.org/daffodils-by-the-dozens/) - Thanks to the work of Minute Man National Historical Park staff and volunteers, we are enjoying an explosion of daffodil blooms this spring. Last fall, over a thousand new bulbs were planted in the Buttrick Gardens. Narcissus and daffodil bulbs were originally planted by the Buttrick family to provide early spring blooms. These new bulbs join hundreds
- [Buttrick Gardens Preservation Begins](https://friendsofminuteman.org/buttrick-gardens-preservation-begins/) - Stan Nobles prepares the area where the brick pathways were recently removed. The area will be prepared with crushed stone dust before the bricks are replaced.
- [Sheep Shelters by Scouts](https://friendsofminuteman.org/sheep-shelters-by-scouts/) - Patrick Burns of Lowell, MA Scout Troop 7 (in the red sweatshirt) designed and built four portable shelters for the sheep at Minute Man National Historical Park for his Eagle Scout Project. The sheep reside at the park through a special collaboration with a local farm. A group of teens assisted Patrick with the construction
- [Winter at Minute Man](https://friendsofminuteman.org/winter-at-minute-man/) - Winter provides a different view of our favorite landmarks at Minute Man National Park. Clockwise from the top: New pathways appear around the Captain William Smith House from our animal inhabitants and human visitors. The vibrant red of the Winterberry Holly brightens up the winter landscape while also providing food for birds. The North Bridge
- [Friends Receive Generous Garden Grants](https://friendsofminuteman.org/friends-receive-generous-garden-grants/) - The Friends of Minute Man National Park is pleased to announce that we have secured two significant grants for the Buttrick Gardens. A $100,000 grant from the Concord Community Preservation Fund will preserve and rehabilitate the hardscape of the historic gardens while a $5000 grant from the Freedom's Way National Heritage Area will allow us
- [Scouts at the Park](https://friendsofminuteman.org/scouts-at-the-park/) - Minute Man National Historical Park recently welcomed Hanscom Air Force Bases’ Scout Pack 173 for an enjoyable day of service before winter arrived. Pack 173 assisted in maintaining some of Minute Man’s back-trail footpaths and helped relocate the Codman Community Farm sheep that are currently hosted by the park. In the morning, scouts were divided
- [Holiday Cheer at Minute Man](https://friendsofminuteman.org/holiday-cheer-at-minute-man/) - Thank you to the Garden Club of Concord for providing us with a beautiful wreath this year! The handcrafted wreath and seasonal greens provide a splash of color and holiday cheer as visitors and local residents continue their daily walks around the North Bridge Visitor Center. The garden club generously delivers a wreath to the
- [Park Day 2020](https://friendsofminuteman.org/park-day-2020/) - Thanks to our dedicated volunteers, Park Day was once again a great success at Minute Man National Historical Park! Organized in conjunction with the American Battlefield Trust, Park Day is an effort to bring local communities together by helping preserve our nation’s most historic National Parks. This year, despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Minute Man was
- [Fantastic Fall Foliage](https://friendsofminuteman.org/fantastic-fall-foliage/) - Fall in New England never disappoints! We were so thankful to enjoy another beautiful fall foliage season here at Minute Man National Historical Park. Visitors flocked to the park this fall to enjoy a walk along Battle Road, take pictures at the North Bridge, and to find solitude in the natural beauty the park has
- [Sheep on the Move!](https://friendsofminuteman.org/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 of the herd in the pasture near the Minute Man Visitor Center. The sheep are moved to a new grazing area once a week to
- [Volunteer Spotlight](https://friendsofminuteman.org/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 volunteer has been here for over 45 years! Judy Cataldo started as a Minute Man volunteer in 1974 and can be seen wearing a red
- [Mowing at Minute Man](https://friendsofminuteman.org/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, MA. Over 80 acres of fields are mowed twice a year and about 24 acres of lawn need to mowed weekly, in season. The park
- [Garden Club of Concord Provides Generous Grant](https://friendsofminuteman.org/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 Garden Club of Concord has given a grant to the Friends of Minute Man to keep the window boxes and the planters full of colorful
- [Productive Pigs](https://friendsofminuteman.org/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 Black, Gloucester Old Spot, and the Tamworth. The pigs are providing a valuable service to the Park as they root and dig up invasive plants
- [Buttrick Iris in Bloom](https://friendsofminuteman.org/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 date back as early as 1911 when the mansion was built by Stedman Buttrick, but it was Stedman Buttrick Jr. who expanded the gardens and
- [Transformative Trees](https://friendsofminuteman.org/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 interns. The trees replace the magnificent specimens lost due to old age, wind storms, and various types of wood boring pests. Using the Buttrick estate
- [Sheep Shearing at Minute Man](https://friendsofminuteman.org/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 procedures in effect. Aaron Loux of Busy Corner Farm expertly sheared each sheep in a matter of minutes and every ewe patiently had her hooves
- [Spring Has Sprung!](https://friendsofminuteman.org/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 house this spring. Whether you prefer the more formal Buttrick Gardens or the walking along the historic Battle Road trail, please remember to visit responsibly.
- [Driving By Miss Daisy](https://friendsofminuteman.org/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 would have been present in the landscape at the time of the American Revolution. Daisy and friends are housed at the Park thanks to a
- [Signs of Spring](https://friendsofminuteman.org/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 Man National Historical Park.
- [Sheep at Minute Man](https://friendsofminuteman.org/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 on the French island of Ushant. Peggy Ewe, Sheepira, Woolamina, and friends weigh about 40 to 50 lbs each and are a miniature breed. We
- [What's Going on at the Visitor Center?](https://friendsofminuteman.org/whats-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 served as the North Bridge Visitor Center for over 50 years. Stedman Buttrick is a descendant of Major John Buttrick, the colonial officer who led
- [Collections Corner](https://friendsofminuteman.org/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 can be displayed, it is safely housed onsite at the Park in a collection storage area. The National Park Service uses archival quality boxes, bags,
- [Window Preservation at the North Bridge Visitor Center](https://friendsofminuteman.org/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 family (descendants of Major John Buttrick) and has served as the North Bridge Visitor Center for over 50 years. Each window is being carefully numbered,
- [Winter Birding](https://friendsofminuteman.org/winter-birding/) - Birds can be social or solitary, showy or stealth, and short-tailed or long. There are an abundance of birds at Minute Man National Historical Park and the surrounding area - over 100 species of birds reside or pass through the Park throughout the year. The annual Christmas Bird Count, hosted by Mass Audubon and now
- [AmeriCorps Volunteers at Minute Man](https://friendsofminuteman.org/americorps-volunteers-at-minute-man/) - Many hands make light work as evidenced by our visiting AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) crew! A team of six AmeriCorps participants are volunteering at Minute Man National Historical Park for 4 weeks under the direction of Margie Coffin Brown, Integrated Resource Program Manager. The crew has accomplished a tremendous amount in a short
- [Fall Clean Up](https://friendsofminuteman.org/fall-foliage-brings-fall-clean-up/) - We enjoyed beautiful fall foliage this year. But once the leaves fall, the raking begins! The Park is comprised of over 1,000 acres of land across three towns, so staff and community volunteers all pitch in to help keep the Park looking great. We are very grateful for the many hours of volunteer work provided
- [Fall Foliage](https://friendsofminuteman.org/fall-foliage/) - Lots of gorgeous fall color this year at the Minute Man National Historical Park!
- [Concord CPC Visits Buttrick Garden](https://friendsofminuteman.org/concord-cpc-visits-buttrick-garden/) - Thanks to the Concord Community Preservation Committee (CPC) for visiting the Buttrick Gardens on a recent fall afternoon. The Friends of Minute Man National Park have submitted a grant to the Concord CPC to rehabilitate and preserve the hardscape of the Buttrick Gardens to improve accessibility and the condition of the gardens. The Buttrick house
- [Seasonal Color Arrives at the North Bridge Visitor Center](https://friendsofminuteman.org/seasonal-color-at-the-north-bridge-visitor-center/) - Each season brings new flowers to the window boxes located outside the North Bridge Visitor’s Center, located at 174 Liberty Street, Concord, MA. As the gardens wind down, Park staff makes sure there are cheery fall flowers on hand to greet visitors. Thank you to the Garden Club of Concord for their generous grant to
- [Amphibian Friends at Minute Man](https://friendsofminuteman.org/amphibian-friends-at-minute-man/) - You can spot lots of amphibian friends at the North Bridge Visitor Center! This pickerel frog joined us for lunch today in a spot overlooking the Concord River. See what different types of frogs you can find at the Minute Man National Park. To plan your visit, check out the official park website at https://www.nps.gov/mima/planyourvisit/hours.htm
- [What's Blooming in the Buttrick Garden?](https://friendsofminuteman.org/whats-blooming-in-the-buttrick-garden/) - The fall phlox are adding some great color to the Buttrick garden. Come and check out the gardens at the Minute Man NHP, North Bridge Visitor’s Center, located at 174 Liberty Street, Concord, MA. The Friends are proud to help support the maintenance and preservation of the Buttrick Gardens.
- [The Friends Welcome a New Executive Director](https://friendsofminuteman.org/the-friends-welcome-a-new-executive-director/) - The Friends of Minute Man National Park welcomed Kathleen Fahey as their Executive Director this summer. Kathleen has over 20 years of experience as an administrator and curator at local historical organizations such as the Bedford Historical Society, Wellesley Historical Society and Mount Auburn Cemetery. “I’m very excited to join the Friends in supporting the

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- [Supporting the Birthplace of the American Revolution](https://friendsofminuteman.org/) - The Friends of Minute Man National Park is the non-profit partner of Minute Man National Historical Park. We support events, education, and preservation at the Park. Become a member today! Battlefield Restoration Learn More about our Battlefield Restoration initiatives including Parker's Revenge. Landscape Preservation Learn More about our work with preserving cultural landscapes such as
- [Newsletter](https://friendsofminuteman.org/email-newsletter/) - Please scroll down to sign up for our email newsletter. 2026 Newsletters February 2026: Knox's Noble Train of Artillery, Winter Lectures: Bullet Strikes from the First Day of the American Revolution and American Calliope: Mercy Otis Warren and the Writings of a Revolutionary, Virtual Coffee with the Superintendent, Grants News, Winter Fun. March 2026: Spring
- [2026 Events](https://friendsofminuteman.org/events/) - We are excited to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of our nation's birth with you in 2026! Please visit the Minute Man National Historical Park website for additional programs sponsored by the Friends of Minute Man, including Guided Programs, Special Events, and Patriots' Day listings. All events are free due to the generosity of our 2026
- [Leadership Circles](https://friendsofminuteman.org/leadership-circles/) - Leadership Circles recognize sponsors, grantors and other top donors to the Friends of Minute Man for their pacesetting support for Minute Man National Historical Park. Leadership Circles are open to both individuals and institutions and are renewable on an annual basis. Levels are based on total giving to all fundraising appeals within the calendar year
- [Buttrick Gardens Blog](https://friendsofminuteman.org/buttrick-gardens-blog/) - May 8, 2026 Buttrick Gardens Iris Rehabilitation Project: Shaking off the Blues September 12, 2025 Milkweed and Monarchs at Minute Man May 12, 2025 Join Us as a Volunteer! February 11, 2025 A New Way to Study Bees October 3, 2024 Buttrick Garden Ironwork featured in Discover Concord Magazine October 2, 2024 Battling Invasive Plants at
- [Buttrick Gardens](https://friendsofminuteman.org/buttrick-gardens/) - Visit and Tours History Preservation Garden Blog Volunteer Map and Flower ID Your donation supports student gardeners who provide daily maintenance such as weeding, watering, pruning, and deadheading. Ongoing projects include rejuvenating historic plants, reestablishing native pollinators, improving turf, and removing invasive species. Your gift ensures that the historic Buttrick Gardens stay healthy, beautiful, and
- [Iris Rehabilitation Project List](https://friendsofminuteman.org/iris-rehabilitation-project-list/) - Thanks to funding from the Friends of Minute Man Buttrick Gardens Fundraiser, over 100 irises in 30 different cultivars were planted in the fall of 2025. Learn more about the project here: Buttrick Gardens Iris Rehabilitation Project: Shaking off the Blues 2026 Iris Project KeyDownload
- [Patriots' Day](https://friendsofminuteman.org/patriots-day/) - Minute Man National Historical Park offers a variety of free in-person Patriots' Day events with support from the Friends of Minute Man National Park, our donors, members, and sponsors, including the National Park Foundation, Save Our Heritage, Foundation for MetroWest, Robinson+Cole, MA Society of the Cincinnati, Freedom's Way National Heritage Area, Carleton-Willard Village, Tough Ruck,
- [Join the Leadership Circle](https://friendsofminuteman.org/leadership-donors/) - We Need Your Support More Than Ever in 2026! With federal budget cuts on the horizon and Park staff preparing for the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding in 2026, your Leadership Circle support is more important than ever Leadership Circle members provide vital support for the Park and its mission. Membership is open to
- [Support Patriots' Day and 250th Events](https://friendsofminuteman.org/patriots-day-250th-fund/) - Give 250 for the 250th Anniversary! The 250th anniversary of the beginning of our nation's birth is coming up on July 4, 2026 and we need your support! Donate to the Friends of Minute Man National Park today. Your gift will ensure that anniversary events at Minute Man National Historical Park continue to flourish as
- [2025 Newsletters](https://friendsofminuteman.org/2025-newsletters/) - Year in Review 2025: Check out our top stories of 2025 including the 250th Anniversary, Defending our National Parks, The Hive, Milkweed and Monarchs, and Dressed for Success. December 2025: Winter at Minute Man, The Hive, Fall Clean-Up, 250th Anniversary Commemorative Coins, Year-End Appeal. October 2025: Park Closed during Government Shutdown, Friends of Minute Man
- [Sponsorship](https://friendsofminuteman.org/sponsorship/) - As we continue to commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution and the founding of our nation at Minute Man National Historical Park, we invite you to become a Friends of Minute Man sponsor in 2026! Sponsorships offer businesses, organizations, and individuals a great way to show support for the Park and its mission
- [Shop](https://friendsofminuteman.org/shop/) - Visit our online shop to purchase 250th Anniversary commemorative coins, shirts, caps, and more! Shop Now 250th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Gold ToneAvailable exclusively to Sponsors and Leadership Circle members Become a Sponsor Join a Leadership Circle Antiqued gold-tone 250th Anniversary Commemorative Coins are being produced in a limited quantity. They are only available by tax-deductible
- [Sponsorship Flyer](https://friendsofminuteman.org/sponsorship-flyer/) - As we continue to commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution and the founding of our nation at Minute Man National Historical Park, we invite you to become a Friends of Minute Man sponsor in 2026! View and download the flyer below to learn about the benefits provided to sponsors, including unique experiences and
- [Opportunities](https://friendsofminuteman.org/opportunities/) - Horticulture Internships 2026 Minute Man National Historical Park in Concord-Lincoln-Lexington, Massachusetts is offering spring and summer horticultural internships, both full-time and part-time, in partnership with the Friends of Minute Man National Park. The internships will focus on assisting with the care of the Historic Buttrick Gardens and surrounding historic landscapes and collaborating with the Metro
- [](https://friendsofminuteman.org/past-events/) - 2024 Events Wayside Halloween Saturday, October 19, 2024The Wayside: Home of Authors6:00 pm to 9:00 pmFree and open to the public From dark and twisted tales to romantic fortune-telling, modern Halloween owes much to the late Victorian era. Join us for an evening of spooky history at The Wayside: Home of Authors. Learn about the
- [2025 Events](https://friendsofminuteman.org/2025-events/) - Please check the Minute Man National Historical Park website for additional special events and guided programs sponsored by the Friends of Minute Man. Friends of Minute Man events are free and open to the public. Please register using the links below. We are proud to participate in the Mass Cultural Council Card to Culture program.
- [Leadership](https://friendsofminuteman.org/leadership/) - BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2026 PresidentPaul O'ShaughnessyLexington, MA Vice PresidentDon HafnerBelmont TreasurerNed StrongCambridge, MA SecretaryFrances SaccoTyngsboro, MA Directors: Amy BarrettConcord, MA John CollinsHopkinton Michael GiaimoSherborn Douglas HardingLincoln Mark TracyConcord EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Kathleen Dery Fahey PARK LIAISONSimone MonteleoneSuperintendentMinute Man National Historical Park
- [Sponsors](https://friendsofminuteman.org/sponsors/) - Sponsorships offer businesses, organizations, and individuals a great way to show support for the Park and its mission while gaining valuable recognition and other benefits. Patriots Day Sponsorship is our most popular option, but other programs and activities are also available for sponsorship. All Sponsors are recognized as part of our Leadership Circles. For more
- [Give a Year-End Gift](https://friendsofminuteman.org/year-end-appeal/) - Give a Year-End Gift to Minute Man Donate Now Dear Friends and Supporters, Thanks to your support, Minute Man National Historical Park inspires over a million visitors each year with free programs and unforgettable experiences. As we continue to commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution, your support is more important than ever to
- [Leadership Circle Benefits](https://friendsofminuteman.org/leadership-circle-flyer/) - Join us as a Leadership Circle donor today! Your tax-deductible gift in any amount helps keep all of the Park’s annual programs and special events free of charge to over a million visitors. As Park staff prepare for the 250th Anniversary of our nation's birth in 2026, your support now is more important than ever.
- [2019 Newsletters](https://friendsofminuteman.org/2019-newsletters/) - test December 2019: Wayside Open House, AmeriCorps, Annual Appeal November 2019: Fall Foliage, 60th Anniversary Lecture, Staff Spotlight October 2019: Halloween Tales and Lantern Walk, Membership September 2019: New Executive Director, Buttrick Garden, Minute Man turns 60 Return to Email Newsletters main page
- [Membership](https://friendsofminuteman.org/membership/) - Join the 250th Anniversary! As we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War and American Independence, your membership in Friends of Minute Man National Park is more important than ever. Your support is vital for events, education and preservation at Minute Man National Historical Park. The Park provides free admission, events, and parking to
- [Buttrick Garden Map and Bloom Schedule](https://friendsofminuteman.org/buttrick-garden-map-and-flower-id/) - Garden Map Bloom Schedule Return to the main Buttrick Garden page
- [Visit the Buttrick Gardens](https://friendsofminuteman.org/visit-the-buttrick-gardens/) - Location and Parking:North Bridge Visitor Center, Minute Man National Historical Park174 Liberty StreetConcord, MA 01742 Hours of Operation:Visit year-round from dawn till dusk Admission:Free and open to the public Tours:Garden tours are available in the spring and summer; for more information and to register, please visit our events page. To schedule a private group tour,
- [2024 Newsletters](https://friendsofminuteman.org/2024-newsletters/) - Year in Review 2024: Standout Stories of 2024 include Elm Brook Hill Project, Royal Artillery Uniform, Musket Balls Found at North Bridge, Casey House, Garden Preservation. December 2024: North Bridge Trail Reopens, The Hive, Year-End Appeal, Join a Leadership Circle, April 2025 Events, Explore Amphibians at Barrett’s Farm, 250th Anniversary Sponsorship. November 2024: Fall 2024
- [Donate](https://friendsofminuteman.org/donate/) - Support Your Park Your donation supports historic preservation, education, and free public events at Minute Man National Historical Park. The Friends of Minute Man National Park is the official non-profit partner of the Park and a 501c3 charitable organization (EIN 22-3090536). Your gifts are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law. Become a Member
- [Minute Man Soldier Search](https://friendsofminuteman.org/soldier-search/) - Introduction to Minute Man Soldier Search On April 19th, 1775 almost 4,000 men from communities across Massachusetts left behind their families to respond to the alarm and participate in the fight against the British Regulars. The Minute Man Soldier Search includes the names of militiamen, companies, and towns that participated in the opening battles of
- [Meriam House Preservation](https://friendsofminuteman.org/meriam-house-preservation/) - Donate to the Meriam House Today! The Friends of Minute Man National Park are proud to support the preservation of the Meriam House located at Minute Man National Historical Park. The Friends maintain a restricted donation account to support preservation projects undertaken by the Park. We are thankful to the many members of the Meriam/Merriam
- [Support](https://friendsofminuteman.org/support/) - There are a variety of ways to support the Friends of the the Minute Man National Park! We depend upon the support of our members, supporters, volunteers, and sponsors to help preserve and protect the Minute Man National Historical Park. Donate Membership 250th Anniversary Sponsorship Leadership Circles Volunteer
- [Who We Are](https://friendsofminuteman.org/about/) - The Friends of Minute Man National Park is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization founded in 1989. For over 30 years, we have supported the Park in various ways as its official non-profit partner. The Friends enhance the visitor experience by supporting Park events and education, advancing restoration and preservation projects through advocacy and grants, and supporting
- [Preservation](https://friendsofminuteman.org/projects/) - The Friends of Minute Man National Park support the Park through a variety of preservation projects. Projects and activities vary each year depending on the needs of the Park. Recent and current preservation projects include: Buttrick Garden Preservation Parker's Revenge Battlefield Restoration Meriam House Preservation Elm Brook Hill Battlefield Restoration (coming soon)
- [2023 Newsletters](https://friendsofminuteman.org/2023-newsletters/) - 2023 Year in Review: Your Top Stories of 2023 including Their War: Ezekiel Davis, Solder Search Online Database, Sustaining Winter Birds at Minute Man, Dakin Fowler Returns to the North Bridge, Patriots' Day, Species Spotlight: Flying Squirrels, Thank You to our Sponsors. December 2023: Boston Tea Party, Annual Appeal, Concord Town Meeting of Jan 10,
- [Give $25 for the 250th Anniversary!](https://friendsofminuteman.org/give-25-for-the-250th-anniversary/) - The 250th anniversary of the beginning of the American Revolution is coming up on April 19, 2025 and we need your support now more than ever! Donate to the Friends of Minute Man National Park Patriots’ Day Fund today. Your $25 donation makes a difference! Please consider giving $25 or more for the 250th. Your
- [Buttrick Gardens History](https://friendsofminuteman.org/buttrick-garden-history/) - The Buttrick estate’s gardens are located at the North Bridge Visitor Center of the Minute Man National Historical Park. They are a significant as an example of a 20th-century designed landscape and are attributed to local landscape architects Harold Hill Blossom and Charles H. Wheeler. The gardens are integral to the 6-acre historic landscape surrounding
- [Bird Watching](https://friendsofminuteman.org/bird-watching/) - Minute Man National Historical Park is an ideal location for bird watching with over 1,000 acres of natural landscape, including forest, meadow, farm field, wetland, and shrubland. These habitats provide food, nesting habitat, or a migration stop for over 160 bird species. At least 50 bird species are known to breed within the park. The
- [Parker's Revenge Battlefield Rehabilitation](https://friendsofminuteman.org/parkers-revenge-battlefield-restoration/) - The Friends of Minute Man's largest project to date has been the sponsorship of Parker's Revenge, the battle site where Lexington's Captain Parker reengaged the British Regulars on their retreat to Boston on April 19, 1775. The Friends raised over $300,000 through grants and donations for the Parker's Revenge project which included comprehensive archaeological research,
- [Minute Man Soldier Search Instructions](https://friendsofminuteman.org/soldier-search-instructions/) - How To Use You may search by soldier, company, or town. Please choose the appropriate tab at the top of the page to start your search. You must include at least 3 letters to start a search. If the word you type does not produce a match you should receive the following message: "No Results
- [2022 Newsletters](https://friendsofminuteman.org/2022-newsletters/) - December 2022: Holiday Cheer, Annual Appeal, Trimming the Trees, Sensory History, Buttrick Garden Internship, Volunteers for All Seasons, Beyond Battle Road. November 2022: Historical Clothing Workshop, Fall Event Recap, Ranger Jim Hollister Receives an Award, Minute Man's Trails, Rainbow over Major John Buttrick House, Beyond Battle Road. October 2022: Halloween at Hartwell, Membership Thank You,
- [Nature](https://friendsofminuteman.org/nature/) - Minute Man National Historical Park is comprised of over 1,000 acres of protected land in the towns of Concord, Lexington, and Lincoln. There are miles of trails to explore, gardens to enjoy, as well as native and domesticated animals. Explore these resources by clicking on the links below. Buttrick Gardens Bird Watching Sheep: coming soon!
- [Patriots' Day 2021](https://friendsofminuteman.org/patriots-day-2021/) - Patriots' Day 2022 information coming soon! Virtual Patriots' Day 2021 COVID-19 may be keeping folks at home this April but it has not dampened our Patriots' Day spirit! This year Minute Man National Historical Park is pleased to announce the formation of the April 19th History Coalition! This is a collaboration between Minute Man National
- [Winterberry and Bittersweet](https://friendsofminuteman.org/winterberry-and-bittersweet/) - Which one is winterberry? Written by Kiah Walker, Biologist at Minute Man National Historical Park Winterberry (Ilex verticillata) and Asian bittersweet (Celastrus orbiculatus) both retain their bright red fruits in winter, providing a valuable food source for birds and other wildlife. However, winterberry is a native shrub that grows near wetlands, while bittersweet is an
- [2021 Newsletters](https://friendsofminuteman.org/2021-newsletters/) - December 2021: Passing the Torch, Christmas Bird Count, Blossoms at the Edge of the Battlefield, Annual Appeal, Battlesite Explorations, Wondrous Wetlands, Internship Opportunity, Beyond Battle Road.November 2021: A New Superintendent for Minute Man, Halloween Wrap-Up, Visitor Centers Close for the Season, Granite Post Preservation, Fall Park Day, Beyond Battle Road.October 2021: Halloween Eve Event, Elm
- [About](https://friendsofminuteman.org/about-us/) - Who We Are and Our Mission Leadership Minute Man National Historical Park
- [Buttrick Gardens Preservation](https://friendsofminuteman.org/buttrick-garden-preservation/) - Scroll down for updates! May 2021: Friends of Minute Man Secure $105,000 in grant funding for the Buttrick Garden The Friends of Minute Man National Park is pleased to announce that we have secured two significant grants for the Buttrick Gardens. A $100,000 grant from the Concord Community Preservation Fund will preserve and rehabilitate the
- [2020 Newsletters](https://friendsofminuteman.org/2020-newsletters/) - December 2020: Holiday Cheer, Annual Appeal, Scouts at the Park, Bulbs in Abundance, Beyond Battle Road.November 2020: Fall Foliage, Native American History Month, Park Day, Beyond Battle RoadOctober 2020: Halloween at Hartwell Tavern, Sheep on the Move, Volunteer Spotlight, Membership Thank You, Beyond Battle RoadSeptember 2020: Membership, Panoramic Park Views, Mowing at Minute Man, Beyond
- [Patriots' Day 2020](https://friendsofminuteman.org/patriots-day-2020/) - Thank You for Making Virtual Patriots' Day a Success! We missed seeing all of you at the annual Patriots' Day events, but we can still connect online! Check out the following resources from our 2020 Virtual Patriots' Day: Ask a Ranger with Jim Hollister (Facebook Live Videos) Email your questions about the start of the
- [Volunteer at the Buttrick Gardens](https://friendsofminuteman.org/volunteer-at-the-buttrick-gardens/) - The Buttrick family was known to have six or more full-time gardeners to maintain the garden before the property was acquired by the National Park in the early 1960's. The extensive garden consists of formal gardens, terrace gardens, and the west slope garden. There are a multitude of historic perennials, native plants and flowering bulbs
- [Volunteer](https://friendsofminuteman.org/volunteer/) - The Friends are fortunate to have numerous volunteers who give generously of their time to support the mission of the Park and The Friends. Do you have time, energy and ideas to share? Join us as a volunteer today! Ongoing opportunities include: One-time help: Help with mailings, publicity, etc.Special Events: Help plan and staff Friends
- [The Park](https://friendsofminuteman.org/the-park/) - Minute Man National Historical Park The purpose of Minute Man National Historical Park is to preserve and interpret the significant historic structures and landscapes associated with the opening of the American Revolution which lie along the route of battle of April 19, 1775, and to foster understanding of the events, causes, and consequences of the
- [Contact Us](https://friendsofminuteman.org/contact/) - The Friends of Minute Man National Park are located inside the North Bridge Visitors Center at 174 Liberty Street. Staff is available part-time and will get back to you as soon as possible. Fields marked with an * are required Friends of Minute Man National Parkinfo@friendsofminuteman.org978-318-7822Minute Man National Historical ParkNorth Bridge Visitor Center174 Liberty StreetConcord MA 01742

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- [Paul Revere Capture Site](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/paul-revere-capture-site/)
- [North Bridge](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/north-bridge/)
- [Jacob Whittemore House](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/jacob-whittemore-house/)
- [Maple Trees](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/maple-trees/)
- [Park Day](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/park-day/)
- [American Battlefield Trust](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/american-battlefield-trust/)
- [Wreath](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/wreath/)
- [Buttrick House](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/buttrick-house/)
- [Holidays](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/holidays/)
- [Scouts](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/scouts/)
- [Scout Pack 173](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/scout-pack-173/)
- [Hanscom Air Force Base](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/hanscom-air-force-base/)
- [Concord Community Preservation Fund](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/concord-community-preservation-fund/)
- [Freedom's Way National Heritage Area](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/freedoms-way-national-heritage-area/)
- [winter](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/winter/)
- [snow](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/snow/)
- [winterberry](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/winterberry/)
- [Winterberry Holly](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/winterberry-holly/)
- [Minute Man Statue](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/minute-man-statue/)
- [Scout Troop 7 Lowell MA](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/scout-troop-7-lowell-ma/)
- [Nobles Stone Masonry](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/nobles-stone-masonry/)
- [daffodils](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/daffodils/)
- [Friends of Minute Man](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/friends-of-minute-man/)
- [Crab apple trees](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/crab-apple-trees/)
- [Minute Man Visitor Center](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/minute-man-visitor-center/)
- [BJ Dunn](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/bj-dunn/)
- [BJ Dunn Retirement](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/bj-dunn-retirement/)
- [Kathleen Fahey](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/kathleen-fahey/)
- [Bob Morris](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/bob-morris/)
- [Hawthorn Tree](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/hawthorn-tree/)
- [Hawthorne](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/hawthorne/)
- [Nathaniel and Sophia Hawthorne](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/nathaniel-and-sophia-hawthorne/)
- [The Wayside Home of Authors](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/the-wayside-home-of-authors/)
- [Jack Alexander](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/jack-alexander/)
- [Liam Beghun](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/liam-beghun/)
- [Liam Donahue](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/liam-donahue/)
- [Stan Nobles](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/stan-nobles/)
- [rooster](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/rooster/)
- [hens](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/hens/)
- [Margie Brown](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/margie-brown/)
- [James Russell House](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/james-russell-house/)
- [Arlington](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/arlington/)
- [Neil Lynch](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/neil-lynch/)
- [Arlington Historical Society](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/arlington-historical-society/)
- [Taryn Holmes](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/taryn-holmes/)
- [Harriett M. Lothrop](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/harriett-m-lothrop/)
- [Margaret Sidney](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/margaret-sidney/)
- [Princeton Elm](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/princeton-elm/)
- [Massachusetts Society of the Children of the American Revolution](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/massachusetts-society-of-the-children-of-the-american-revolution/)
- [M.S.C.A.R](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/m-s-c-a-r/)
- [N.S.C.A.R.](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/n-s-c-a-r/)
- [Steven Neth](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/steven-neth/)
- [Devon Cattle](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/devon-cattle/)
- [Red Devon](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/red-devon/)
- [Discover Concord](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/discover-concord/)
- [Barrett House](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/barrett-house/)
- [Save Our Heritage](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/save-our-heritage/)
- [Blueberries](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/blueberries/)
- [Col. James Barrett](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/col-james-barrett/)
- [lambs](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/lambs/)
- [Ousshent sheep](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/ousshent-sheep/)
- [Breton Meadow Farm](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/breton-meadow-farm/)
- [Carty Barn](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/carty-barn/)
- [Nicole Walsh](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/nicole-walsh/)
- [Nikki Walsh](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/nikki-walsh/)
- [Curator](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/curator/)
- [Collections](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/collections/)
- [Archaeology](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/archaeology/)
- [Rachel Farago](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/rachel-farago/)
- [Simone Monteleone](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/simone-monteleone/)
- [Hanscom Air Force Base Scouts Pack 173](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/hanscom-air-force-base-scouts-pack-173/)
- [Don Hafner](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/don-hafner/)
- [Wetlands](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/wetlands/)
- [Ada Fox](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/ada-fox/)
- [Mary Harder](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/mary-harder/)
- [Larry Gall](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/larry-gall/)
- [Nancy Nelson](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/nancy-nelson/)
- [Lincoln Minute Men](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/lincoln-minute-men/)
- [Paul O'Shaughnessy](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/paul-oshaughnessy/)
- [Jennifer Pierce](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/jennifer-pierce/)
- [Bruce Caporal](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/bruce-caporal/)
- [Nate White](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/nate-white/)
- [Gerry Bonchack](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/gerry-bonchack/)
- [Birding](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/birding/)
- [Kathy Dia](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/kathy-dia/)
- [Beavers](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/beavers/)
- [Beaver Dam](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/beaver-dam/)
- [Kiah Walker](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/kiah-walker/)
- [Bittersweet](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/bittersweet/)
- [Asian bittersweet](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/asian-bittersweet/)
- [Civilian Evacuation](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/civilian-evacuation/)
- [Canon fire](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/canon-fire/)
- [Road to Revolution](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/road-to-revolution/)
- [Ranger Station](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/ranger-station/)
- [Hartwell herb garden](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/hartwell-herb-garden/)
- [Trail cleaning](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/trail-cleaning/)
- [Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/lincoln-sudbury-regional-high-school/)
- [Senior Day of Service](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/senior-day-of-service/)
- [Spring Cleaning](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/spring-cleaning/)
- [Battle Road Trail](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/battle-road-trail/)
- [The Wayside](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/the-wayside/)
- [Old Concord Chapter of the NSDAR](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/old-concord-chapter-of-the-nsdar/)
- [Rose Hawthorne](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/rose-hawthorne/)
- [Harriet Lothrop](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/harriet-lothrop/)
- [Joannie Buttkol](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/joannie-buttkol/)
- [REUSIT](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/reusit/)
- [Concord on Tap](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/concord-on-tap/)
- [Water fountain](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/water-fountain/)
- [Bottle filler](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/bottle-filler/)
- [Tap water](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/tap-water/)
- [Estrella Sainburg](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/estrella-sainburg/)
- [Latino Heritage Intern](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/latino-heritage-intern/)
- [Latino Heritage Internship Program](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/latino-heritage-internship-program/)
- [Trail Repairs](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/trail-repairs/)
- [Daylilies](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/daylilies/)
- [Alcohol](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/alcohol/)
- [Drinking](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/drinking/)
- [Sophie Cooke](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/sophie-cooke/)
- [Dun & Bradstreet](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/dun-bradstreet/)
- [Massachusetts Chapter of the Society of the Cincinnati](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/massachusetts-chapter-of-the-society-of-the-cincinnati/)
- [Society of the Cincinnati](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/society-of-the-cincinnati/)
- [Concord Museum](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/concord-museum/)
- [Robert Gross](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/robert-gross/)
- [Anna West Winter](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/anna-west-winter/)
- [Lisa Krassner](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/lisa-krassner/)
- [Marquis Tree](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/marquis-tree/)
- [Concord River](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/concord-river/)
- [knotweed](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/knotweed/)
- [garlic mustard](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/garlic-mustard/)
- [Flying Squirrels](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/flying-squirrels/)
- [Revolutionary War Soldiers](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/revolutionary-war-soldiers/)
- [Soldier Search](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/soldier-search/)
- [Rev War](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/rev-war/)
- [Heart](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/heart/)
- [Doily](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/doily/)
- [Embroidery](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/embroidery/)
- [Ellen Emerson](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/ellen-emerson/)
- [Valentines](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/valentines/)
- [Elm Brook Hill](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/elm-brook-hill/)
- [Richard T.T. Forman](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/richard-t-t-forman/)
- [Joel Dukes](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/joel-dukes/)
- [Stone walls](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/stone-walls/)
- [Dakin Fowler](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/dakin-fowler/)
- [Fowling piece](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/fowling-piece/)
- [Samuel Dakin Jr.](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/samuel-dakin-jr/)
- [Captain William Smith](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/captain-william-smith/)
- [Concord Armory](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/concord-armory/)
- [Revolution 250](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/revolution-250/)
- [Massachusetts Army National Guard](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/massachusetts-army-national-guard/)
- [The Hive](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/the-hive/)
- [Reenactors](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/reenactors/)
- [Interpreters](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/interpreters/)
- [American Revolution](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/american-revolution/)
- [Internships](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/internships/)
- [Preservation](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/preservation/)
- [Student Conservation Association](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/student-conservation-association/)
- [Northeast Temperate Network](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/northeast-temperate-network/)
- [Minuteman](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/minuteman/)
- [Minutemen](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/minutemen/)
- [garter snake](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/garter-snake/)
- [amphibians](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/amphibians/)
- [reptiles](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/reptiles/)
- [Patriots' Day](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/patriots-day/)
- [turtles](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/turtles/)
- [painted turtle](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/painted-turtle/)
- [Blanding's turtle](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/blandings-turtle/)
- [snapping turtle](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/snapping-turtle/)
- [Kathleen D. Fahey](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/kathleen-d-fahey/)
- [Pride Month](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/pride-month/)
- [Passport Stamp Program](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/passport-stamp-program/)
- [historic preservation](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/historic-preservation/)
- [Concord CPC](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/concord-cpc/)
- [Concord CPA](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/concord-cpa/)
- [Foxglove](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/foxglove/)
- [Delphinium](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/delphinium/)
- [Catmint](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/catmint/)
- [Peonies](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/peonies/)
- [Nina Olsen](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/nina-olsen/)
- [West Slope Garden](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/west-slope-garden/)
- [Stedman Buttrick](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/stedman-buttrick/)
- [Carolyn Lamson Buttrick](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/carolyn-lamson-buttrick/)
- [gardens](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/gardens/)
- [Black Coral](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/black-coral/)
- [Bottle Trees](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/bottle-trees/)
- [Pollinators](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/pollinators/)
- [Grace Kowolski](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/grace-kowolski/)
- [Scientists in Parks](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/scientists-in-parks/)
- [butterflies](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/butterflies/)
- [bees](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/bees/)
- [habitat](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/habitat/)
- [Minute man](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/minute-man/)
- [Ezekiel Davis](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/ezekiel-davis/)
- [Acton](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/acton/)
- [April 19 1775](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/april-19-1775/)
- [Revolutionary War](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/revolutionary-war/)
- [Col John Nixons Regiment](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/col-john-nixons-regiment/)
- [visitor guides](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/visitor-guides/)
- [250th Anniversary](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/250th-anniversary/)
- [Boston Tea Party](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/boston-tea-party/)
- [Cris Van Dyke](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/cris-van-dyke/)
- [Palm Warbler](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/palm-warbler/)
- [Blue Jay](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/blue-jay/)
- [Bald Eagle](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/bald-eagle/)
- [Swamp Sparrow](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/swamp-sparrow/)
- [American Robin](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/american-robin/)
- [Eastern Bluebird](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/eastern-bluebird/)
- [Spider](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/spider/)
- [Spider web](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/spider-web/)
- [Birds](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/birds/)
- [Fall bird migration](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/fall-bird-migration/)
- [Fall bird walk](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/fall-bird-walk/)
- [Jarrad Fuoss](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/jarrad-fuoss/)
- [Francis Rotch](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/francis-rotch/)
- [Dr. Joseph Warren](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/dr-joseph-warren/)
- [Samuel Adams](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/samuel-adams/)
- [Sam Adams](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/sam-adams/)
- [Old South Meeting House](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/old-south-meeting-house/)
- [Revolutionary Spaces](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/revolutionary-spaces/)
- [Boston Tea Pary 250](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/boston-tea-pary-250/)
- [December 16 1773](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/december-16-1773/)
- [Dec. 16 1773](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/dec-16-1773/)
- [Carleton College](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/carleton-college/)
- [History students](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/history-students/)
- [Serena Zabin](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/serena-zabin/)
- [artifacts](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/artifacts/)
- [Revolutionary War artifacts](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/revolutionary-war-artifacts/)
- [18th Century](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/18th-century/)
- [Colonial History](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/colonial-history/)
- [Lissa J. Herzing](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/lissa-j-herzing/)
- [Casey House](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/casey-house/)
- [Semiquincentennial](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/semiquincentennial/)
- [National Trust for Historic Preservation](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/national-trust-for-historic-preservation/)
- [11 Most Endangered Historic Places](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/11-most-endangered-historic-places/)
- [America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/americas-11-most-endangered-historic-places/)
- [Battle Road](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/battle-road/)
- [Living History](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/living-history/)
- [British Soldiers](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/british-soldiers/)
- [Colonial Militia](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/colonial-militia/)
- [Meriam House](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/meriam-house/)
- [Patriot Vigil](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/patriot-vigil/)
- [Tauck](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/tauck/)
- [Tough Ruck](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/tough-ruck/)
- [Mass Cultural Council](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/mass-cultural-council/)
- [Middlesex Savings Bank](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/middlesex-savings-bank/)
- [Oxen](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/oxen/)
- [Reenactment](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/reenactment/)
- [Kristin Basnett](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/kristin-basnett/)
- [Miles Conklin](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/miles-conklin/)
- [Eric Swanson](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/eric-swanson/)
- [Rebecca Fiske](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/rebecca-fiske/)
- [Adam Hodges-LeClaire](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/adam-hodges-leclaire/)
- [Pride](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/pride/)
- [Michele Gabrielson](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/michele-gabrielson/)
- [Hartwell Tavern](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/hartwell-tavern/)
- [Boston Port Closure](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/boston-port-closure/)
- [Boston Port Act of 1774](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/boston-port-act-of-1774/)
- [250th Anniversary American Revolution](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/250th-anniversary-american-revolution/)
- [Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/massachusetts-society-of-the-cincinnati/)
- [Mark Powell](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/mark-powell/)
- [The shot heard round the world](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/the-shot-heard-round-the-world/)
- [Musket balls](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/musket-balls/)
- [North Bridge fight](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/north-bridge-fight/)
- [Ralph Waldo Emerson](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/ralph-waldo-emerson/)
- [Concord Hymn](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/concord-hymn/)
- [Amy Barrett](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/amy-barrett/)
- [Ned Strong](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/ned-strong/)
- [Sarah Leaf-Herrmann](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/sarah-leaf-herrmann/)
- [Doug Harding](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/doug-harding/)
- [Steve McCarthy](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/steve-mccarthy/)
- [Mike Giaimo](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/mike-giaimo/)
- [Discover Concord Magazine](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/discover-concord-magazine/)
- [Zachary Forrest](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/zachary-forrest/)
- [Zach Forrest](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/zach-forrest/)
- [Royal Artillery](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/royal-artillery/)
- [British Soldier](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/british-soldier/)
- [Halloween](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/halloween/)
- [Hartwell Hallowee](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/hartwell-hallowee/)
- [The Wayside Halloween](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/the-wayside-halloween/)
- [Preparing for Winter Preparing for War](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/preparing-for-winter-preparing-for-war/)
- [Behold the Guns Were Gone!](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/behold-the-guns-were-gone/)
- [Elm Brook Hill Lincoln](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/elm-brook-hill-lincoln/)
- [Elm Brook Hill Battlefield](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/elm-brook-hill-battlefield/)
- [Battle of Lexington and Concord](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/battle-of-lexington-and-concord/)
- [Lincoln MA](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/lincoln-ma/)
- [Christina Martin](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/christina-martin/)
- [Science](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/science/)
- [Golden Northern Bumble Bee](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/golden-northern-bumble-bee/)
- [Dark-Veined Longhorn Bee](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/dark-veined-longhorn-bee/)
- [Mining Bee](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/mining-bee/)
- [Thompson Dasher](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/thompson-dasher/)
- [General Gage](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/general-gage/)
- [Concord](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/concord/)
- [Captain William Browne](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/captain-william-browne/)
- [Ensign Henry DeBerniere](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/ensign-henry-deberniere/)
- [Wright Tavern](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/wright-tavern/)
- [Battle Road 250](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/battle-road-250/)
- [Battle Road Hike](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/battle-road-hike/)
- [Kathleen Dery Fahey](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/kathleen-dery-fahey/)
- [Birdwatching](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/birdwatching/)
- [American Redstart](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/american-redstart/)
- [Spring Bird Migration](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/spring-bird-migration/)
- [Red-eyed Vireo](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/red-eyed-vireo/)
- [Cedar Waxwing](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/cedar-waxwing/)
- [Baltimore Orioles](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/baltimore-orioles/)
- [Red-winged Blackbirds](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/red-winged-blackbirds/)
- [Chipping Sparrows](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/chipping-sparrows/)
- [Blue-grey Gnatcatcher](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/blue-grey-gnatcatcher/)
- [Fledgling](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/fledgling/)
- [Yellow-bellied Sapsucker](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/yellow-bellied-sapsucker/)
- [Scarlet Tanager](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/scarlet-tanager/)
- [Hairy Woodpecker](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/hairy-woodpecker/)
- [Wood Thrush](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/wood-thrush/)
- [ebird](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/ebird/)
- [Michelle Lord](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/michelle-lord/)
- [Turtle eggs](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/turtle-eggs/)
- [Turtle nest](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/turtle-nest/)
- [stinkpot turtle](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/stinkpot-turtle/)
- [common snapping turtle](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/common-snapping-turtle/)
- [turtle hatchling](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/turtle-hatchling/)
- [Coverboards](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/coverboards/)
- [Spring Peeper](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/spring-peeper/)
- [UMass Boston](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/umass-boston/)
- [National Park Foundation](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/national-park-foundation/)
- [National Park Friends Alliance](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/national-park-friends-alliance/)
- [Monarch Butterfly](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/monarch-butterfly/)
- [Milkweed](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/milkweed/)
- [Rachel Vincent](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/rachel-vincent/)
- [Historical Clothing Workshop](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/historical-clothing-workshop/)
- [Beech trees](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/beech-trees/)
- [Beech Leaf Disease](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/beech-leaf-disease/)
- [Sophie Gronbeck](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/sophie-gronbeck/)
- [Parker's Revenge](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/parkers-revenge/)
- [Doug Scott](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/doug-scott/)
- [Joel Bohy](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/joel-bohy/)
- [Caroline Buttrick](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/caroline-buttrick/)
- [Maria Park](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/maria-park/)
- [National Park Service](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/national-park-service/)
- [Resilient Forests Initiative](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/resilient-forests-initiative/)
- [Fraxinus americana (white ash)](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/fraxinus-americana-white-ash/)
- [Viburnum acerifolium (maple-leaf viburnum)](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/viburnum-acerifolium-maple-leaf-viburnum/)
- [Clethra alnifolia (sweet pepperbush)](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/clethra-alnifolia-sweet-pepperbush/)
- [Gaylussacia baccata (black huckleberry)](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/gaylussacia-baccata-black-huckleberry/)
- [Guercus bicolor (swamp white oak)](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/guercus-bicolor-swamp-white-oak/)
- [Trametes versicolor (turkey tail fungus)](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/trametes-versicolor-turkey-tail-fungus/)
- [Red Devon Cattle](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/red-devon-cattle/)
- [Minuteman Statue](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/minuteman-statue/)
- [Curio Museum Design](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/curio-museum-design/)
- [Kristen Palleiko](https://friendsofminuteman.org/tag/kristen-palleiko/)

## Pattern Type

- [pattern](https://friendsofminuteman.org/?coblocks_pattern_type=pattern)

## Pattern Category

- [buttons](https://friendsofminuteman.org/?coblocks_pattern_category=buttons)