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 […]
Minute Man National Historical Park
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 […]
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 […]
Milkweed and Monarchs at Minute Man
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 […]
Friends of Minute Man Receive National Park Foundation Fundraising Grant
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 […]
Surveying the Park’s 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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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, […]