Restoring the Forests at Minute Man
Regeneration of the forest understory after the fall of an ash tree, illustrated by Maria Park. After a snowy winter, spring is starting to emerge at Minute Man National Historical […]
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Buttrick Gardens Iris Rehabilitation Project: Shaking off the Blues
Stedman and Caroline Buttrick admiring their colorful iris beds. National Geographic Magazine, May 1959. Late May to early June is a spectacular time to visit the Buttrick Gardens and celebrate […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]