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Plants

Winterberry and Bittersweet: Part 1

February 10, 2022January 31, 2023 Kathleen D. Fahey

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 […]

Sheep

A Unique Giving Opportunity

January 10, 2022January 31, 2022 Kathleen D. Fahey

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 […]

Animals

Colonization and Recolonization: A Brief History of Beavers at Minute Man National Historical Park

January 10, 2022January 11, 2022 Kathleen D. Fahey

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? […]

Birds

Bird Count at Minute Man

January 10, 2022January 10, 2022 Kathleen D. Fahey

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 […]

Buttrick Gardens

Blooms at the Edge of the Battlefield

December 8, 2021December 9, 2021 Kathleen D. Fahey

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. […]

Wetlands

Wondrous Wetlands

December 8, 2021December 8, 2021 Kathleen D. Fahey

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 […]

Staff

Passing the Torch

December 7, 2021December 9, 2021 Kathleen D. Fahey

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 […]

Park Day

Fall Park Day a Success!

November 9, 2021 Kathleen D. Fahey

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 […]

Preservation

Granite Post Preservation at the Park

November 9, 2021December 28, 2021 Kathleen D. Fahey

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 […]

Staff

Minute Man Welcomes a New Superintendent

November 8, 2021November 8, 2021 Kathleen D. Fahey

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 […]

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