Aren’t You Hot?
The recent heat wave has sparked a lively discussion of how people coped with the summer heat in colonial Massachusetts. Naturally, they would try to make themselves more comfortable while […]
American Revolution
“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 […]
Rediscovering Elm Brook Hill: New Insights into the April 19, 1775 Battlefield
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“For the Information of Gen. Gage:” The British Spy Mission to Concord
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, […]
Help Protect the Legacy of the American Revolution
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]