Friends of Minute Man National Park

Preserving the Birthplace of the American Revolution

Minute Man's Year in Review

Dear Friends,

Thank you for your support of and passion for Minute Man National Historical Park! Our newsletter readers are some of our most dedicated supporters and include neighbors, visitors, volunteers, reenactors, scholars, and students.

Many come to experience the history of the American Revolution and stay to enjoy the natural beauty. Whatever your interest in Minute Man, I hope you enjoyed our newsletter this year.

Please scroll down to revisit our most popular stories of 2024. These are the stories that YOU and other readers clicked on the most! On your way, consider donating to the Friends of Minute Man year-end appeal. Your donation makes a difference.

I look forward to sharing with you all that Minute Man has to offer in 2025. Best wishes for a happy and healthy New Year!

Kathleen Fahey

Executive Director

director@friendsofminuteman.org

Year-End Gifts Make a BIG Impact!

As the year-end approaches, I invite you to give a gift to Friends of Minute Man National Park. If you have already donated to the year-end appeal, thank you!

The support of our friends is more important than ever to keep 250th Anniversary programs and events free of charge to every Park visitor.

Please join us at the Park in 2025 for the 250th Anniversary - and please join other Friends of Minute Man National Park with your gift today. Thank you!

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Standout Stories of 2025

Elm Brook Hill Battlefield Project

The Friends of Minute Man are excited to announce the Elm Brook Hill Battlefield Preservation Project. Elm Brook Hill was the site of heavy fighting between British soldiers and colonial militia on the afternoon of April 19, 1775. . . Read more.

Through the Eyes of the Royal Artillery

Thanks to the Friends of Minute Man and a grant from the Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati, a new Royal Artillery uniform is allowing the park to discuss the diverse participants of April 19, 1775. . . Read more.

New Discovery about ‘The Shot Heard Round the World’

National Park Service archeologists working at the Park recently discovered five musket balls that were fired during the world-changing event known as “The Shot Heard Round the World” on April 19, 1775. . . Read more.

Casey House Archaeological Collection

The Casey House Archaeological Collection project will rehouse and reanalyze archaeological artifacts from the park collection. The project aims to expand the park’s interpretation of the experiences of enslaved and free people of African descent in Concord. . . Read more.

America's Most Endangered Historic Places

The National Trust for Historic Preservation named Minute Man National Historical Par as one of “America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places” of 2024 due to a major expansion at Hanscom Field Airport, adjacent to the Park. . . Read more.

Buttrick Garden Ironwork

The elegant ironwork in the Buttrick Gardens is featured in the fall edition of the Discover Concord Magazine. Learn about the preservation of the historic wrought-iron gates, balustrades, and railings that adorn the gardens and explore the recently discovered hidden pathways. . . Read more.

Honorable Mention

This was not exactly a news story, but it created quite a buzz. Did you miss our December coin sales? Don't worry — we'll sell them again in 2025! Stay tuned for more information in upcoming emails.

250th Anniversary Commemorative Coin

The Friends of Minute Man have designed an exclusive 250th Anniversary collectible coin so that history-lovers from near and far can join the commemoration. . . Learn more.