Introducing the new Friends of Minute Man logo Since the Friends of Minute Man was founded in 1989, our organization has grown from a small group of dedicated supporters into […]
The “shot heard round the world” is now on exhibit at Minute Man National Historical Park. This new display showcases the musket balls recently discovered near the North Bridge. These […]
Visitors to Minute Man National Historical Park may notice some four-legged landscape stewards at work this season. Red Devon cattle from Codman Community Farms have returned to graze the historic […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
