Friends of Minute Man National Park
Preserving the Birthplace of the American Revolution
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Crisp air, colorful leaves, and engaging programs make fall a wonderful time to visit Minute Man National Historical Park.
As always, all park programs are free and supported by the Friends of Minute Man National Park. We hope you’ll join us for these special seasonal programs!
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The King of Battle: Artillery and the Siege of Boston
Saturday, Sept 20, 2025
10:00 am to 4:30 pm: Hartwell Tavern open
11:00 am and 2:00 pm: Cannon firing
Learn how cannons played a part in the opening battle of the Revolution on April 19, 1775, and in the resulting siege of Boston. Cannon firing is dependent on the weather and the cannon crew.
Click here to learn more about this free program.
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Memories of Elm Brook Hill
Saturday, Sept 20, 2025
1:00 and 3:00 pm
Hartwell Tavern
Join us for a special walk of the Elm Brook Hill battle site. Edmund Foster, a militiaman from Reading, Massachusetts will lead guests on a guided tour to the Elm Brook Hill Battle Site, where he fought on April 19, 1775.
Click here to learn more about this free program.
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Coffee with the Superintendent
Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025
7:00 pm
Online via Zoom
Pour yourself a cup of coffee and join us for a virtual conversation with Simone Monteleone, Superintendent of Minute Man National Historical Park. Simone will share the latest updates and news from the Park, followed by time for questions.
Register here to join this free virtual program.
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Archeology Day at Minute Man
Saturday, Oct 4, 2025
Parker’s Revenge tours: 10:30 am and 2:00 pm.
Elm Brook Hill tours: 11:30 am and 3:00 pm.
October is Archaeology Month! Join us for special tours of Elm Brook Hill and Parker’s Revenge led by park rangers. Or, view the musket balls discovered at the North Bridge battle site on display at the North Bridge Visitor Center.
Click here to learn more about these free program.s
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Cider Making Demonstration
Saturdays, Oct 4, 11, and 18, 2025
Hartwell Tavern
10:00 am - 4:30 pm
In 18th-century New England, making cider was the primary way to preserve your apple harvest. Park Volunteers Chris and Clare Hurley will be at Hartwell Tavern with their cider press to show you how it was made. You can even help smash apples!
Click here to learn more about this free program.
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Supplying the Siege / Surviving the Siege
Saturday, Oct 11 and Sunday, Oct 12, 2025
Hartwell Tavern
10:00 am - 4:30 pm
On Saturday, learn about how countryside communities like Lincoln adjusted to life during wartime. On Sunday, explore the plight of the British Army loyalist civilians in Boston who fled there for protection from their rebellious neighbors.
Click here to learn more about this free program.
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Save the Date
Save the date for Halloween at the Wayside on Friday, October 18, Hartwell Halloween on Friday, October 25, and Park Day on Saturday, November 1. Stay tuned for more information in our October newsletter.
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We have some talented tailors at Minute Man! Ranger Tseyang's new suit of 18th-century clothing was ready for public debut this month.
Staff and volunteers in the Park's Historical Clothing Workshop were able to make wool breeches, a waistcoat, and a coat to her measurements. The coat features "death head" thread-covered buttons, see above.
With the help of supporters like you, the Friends of Minute Man is proud to supply the Park's workshop with historically appropriate patterns, fabric, and notions.
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Become a Member This Fall
Fall brings vibrant foliage, fun fall events, and our annual membership drive!
When you join or renew your membership with the Friends of Minute Man, you ensure the Park has the resources it needs to share the story of our nation’s founding and support the dedicated staff who bring history to life.
Click here to become a member today. Thank you!
| | | 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 while working in the Buttrick Garden. The caterpillar was well over an inch long, so it had clearly been around for a little while! This caterpillar was growing on and eating a milkweed plant.
Milkweed and monarchs go hand in hand- milkweed is the sole host plant for monarchs, which they need for development and survival. . . read more.
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Thank You
Sponsors, Donors, and Members
We could not do this work without you!
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