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Friends of Minute Man National Park
Preserving the Birthplace of the American Revolution
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The Fate of this Country: Militia on Alarm 1757- 1775
North Bridge Visitor Center Lawn
Sat, July 20, 2024
1:00 pm & 3:00 pm
Join us near the home of Major John Buttrick, who marched on the alarm in 1757 and 1775, to explore the experiences of the Massachusetts militia on alarm.
Click here to learn more about this free program
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Enemies Among Us! The British Army in Boston 1774
Sat, July 27, 2024 at 2:00 pm at Minute Man Visitor Center
Sun, July 28, 2024 at 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm at the North Bridge Visitor Center
Join us for a lecture by author Don N. Hagist, who will share the storied lives of the British soldiers in Boston. On Sunday, park ranger Roger Fuller will dress as a British soldier and explore the experience of the British soldier in 1775.
Click here to learn more about this free program.
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This summer, beat the heat and explore some of the houses that witnessed the battle of April 19, 1775. The Wayside: Home of Authors, Colonel James Barrett House, and the Nathan Meriam House will be opened once a week through August. These Colonial-era houses have kept solemn watch over the landscape and have a unique history associated with the events of April 19th, 1775. How many will you visit?
The Wayside: Home of Authors: Wednesdays, 1:00 - 4:00 pm, all summer.
Colonel James Barrett House: Thursdays, 1:00 - 4:00 pm, starting August 1.
Nathan Meriam House: Fridays, 1:00 - 4:00 pm, starting August 2.
To learn more, please click on the button below. Please note that the Hartwell Tavern will be closed due to trail repairs (read more below).
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Musket Ball Discovery: Nation Takes Notice
Last week, Minute Man National Historical Park announced the discovery of 5 musket balls near the North Bridge. The story was quickly picked up by national and local media outlets, including The New York Times, Associated Press, CNN, CBS, and NBC.
Click here to learn more about the discovery related to "The shot heard round the world".
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Riverfest: Garden and Meadow Pollinators by the River
Buttrick Gardens
Sat, July 20, 2024
3:00 pm
The historic Butrick Gardens and adjacent meadows contain an array of mid-summer pollinator plants. In this guided walk, learn more about plant characteristics that appeal to bees, butterflies, birds, and other species.
Click here to learn more about this free program.
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"Blooms at the Edge of the Battlefield"
Online lecture via Zoom
Thurs, July 25, 2024
7:00 pm
Join us for a free lecture and online "tour" of the Buttrick Gardens at Minute Man National Historical Park. We'll discuss the history and preservation of these beautiful gardens. We'll view the garden in all four seasons and explore historic images.
Click here to register for this free online lecture.
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Buttrick Gardens in Discover Concord Magazine
Discover Concord named the Buttrick Gardens one of Concord's top "Things to See & Do" this summer. The gardens came in at #4; are we jealous of #1-3? Nope! They include the North Bridge, the North Bridge Battlefield Walk, and the Hartwell Tavern - all locations and programs at Minute Man National Historical Park.
Click here to read more things to do in the summer issue of Discover Concord Magazine.
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Minute Man National Historical Park welcomed graduating seniors from Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School (LSRHS) again this spring for their Senior Day of Service. The students achieved an amazing amount in one day, including raking around the North Bridge, removing invasive vines and plants from trails, and tidying up the Buttrick Gardens.
This year, students were also joined by local JP Morgan Chase Bank staff. Chase Bank staff are frequent volunteers in the park landscape and stepped up to lead the students and celebrate their accomplishments.
Thank you to all the volunteers who made the LSRHS Senior Day of Service a success! The Senior Day of Service is an annual event; hundreds of seniors participate at locations in and around Lincoln and Sudbury, including Minute Man National Historical Park.
We welcome you to volunteer at the park! To learn more, click on the button below.
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Hartwell Tavern Closures
From July 22 to early September 2024, Hartwell Tavern, nearby trails, and the accompanying parking lots will be temporarily closed due to trail improvement work funded by the Great American Outdoors Act.
When the trail projects are completed, park visitors will enjoy over 5 miles of enhanced trails in time for the 250th anniversary.
Click here for more information and updates.
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Can You Read Cursive?
Each month, we highlight a new resource, event, or fact about the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution and invite you to Give $250 for the 250th. This month, we are featuring the National Archives Citizen Archivist program.
The National Archives and the National Park Service are collaborating on a special project to transcribe Revolutionary War pension records. These records may contain valuable details about Revolutionary War veterans and their families. Click here to learn more!
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Have a wonderful summer! The Friends of Minute Man monthly email newsletter will be back in September. | |
Beyond Battle Road
Items of interest outside the Park
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250 Days to the 250th Community Day
Enjoy free admission and family activities at the Concord Museum on August 11, 2024, as we begin the countdown to the 250th anniversary of April 19, 1775. While at the Museum, see the lantern used as a signal on the night of Paul Revere’s midnight ride, along with other objects that witnessed this pivotal day in history. Click here to learn more.
Reenactment of the Marquis de Lafayette’s 1824 Lexington Visit
Join the Lexington Historical Society on September 2, 2024, to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Lafayette’s visit to Lexington. The General will be welcomed by the townspeople on the Lexington Battle Green with bells ringing and cannons firing, followed by presentations by notable townsfolk of the period. Click here to learn more.
Do you have a free event or online resource you’d like us to include in Beyond Battle Road? Please get in touch with Kathleen Fahey at director@friendsofminuteman.org with your listing.
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Thank you to our newsletter sponsors! | |
The Friends of Minute Man National Park is an independent, member-based
non-profit 501(c)(3) organization supporting the Park's mission of
preserving and protecting the historic sites, structures, properties, and landscapes associated with the opening battles of the American Revolution.
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