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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]