Sheep Shearing 2022 at Minute Man
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. […]
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“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 […]
Patriots’ Day 2022 at Minute Man
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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? […]
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 […]
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. […]