Friends of Minute Man National Park

Preserving the Birthplace of the American Revolution

Patriots' Day 250 at Minute Man

The 250th Anniversary of the opening battle of the American Revolution at Minute Man National Historical Park was a tremendous success, drawing thousands of visitors to honor the events of April 19, 1775.

The park hosted a series of immersive and educational programs throughout the week, culminating in an extraordinary Patriots’ Day tactical demonstration. With the participation of hundreds of dedicated living history volunteers, visitors witnessed dramatic portrayals of the running battle and civilian evacuation along Battle Road.

Special thanks to the amazing park staff, volunteers, law enforcement, Friends of Minute Man Leadership Circle members, supporters, and sponsors, as well as our community partners who made these events possible.

And this is just the beginning—National Park Service staff are already hard at work planning more 250th Anniversary programs throughout 2025. Save the date for a special 250th cannon program on June 7th - stay tuned for more details via our email newsletter.

Please click on the button below to view the Patriots' Day 2025 photo album. Image above courtesy of John Collins Photography.

Don't miss the behind-the-scenes photos!

Patriots' Day Photo Album

Patriots' Day by the Numbers

Thanks to your support, Patriots’ Day at Minute Man was the largest and most historically accurate living history event commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the beginning of the Revolutionary War.

For all of you who commemorated with us in person, online, or in spirit - thank you! Here are the stats on this once-in-a-lifetime event.

7 million views on social media event posts
25,000 visitors
11,000 volunteer hours
775 living history reenactor volunteers
225 pounds of black powder for musket and cannon fire
200 landscape volunteers
120 porta-potties
Over 100 National Park Service staff from parks all around the country

Image above courtesy of John Collins Photography.

Buttrick Gardens Tour

May 29 and June 26 at 10:00 am

Join us for a free tour of the Buttrick Gardens, focusing on the history and preservation of these beautiful gardens. We’ll find shady spots to view the plantings and historic images.

Click the button below to register or for more information.

Garden Tour Registration

Spring Bird Walk

Join us for a free spring migration bird walk at Minute Man on Thursday, June 5th at 8:00 am.

Click here to register or learn more.

Spring Blooms in the Buttrick Gardens

A string of warm weather and abundant rain has accelerated the Buttrick Gardens bloom sequence. Daffodils are nearly done, bleeding hearts are sending out valentine-like flowers, and iris buds are swelling.

Peak blooms of iris and peony are expected in late May. Shortly thereafter, the Sunken Garden will become a symphony of blue, lavender, and pink delphinium, followed by pink and yellow foxgloves.

Click the button to learn more about the boom sequence and how you can support the gardens as a volunteer.

View the Bloom Schedule

We're Upgrading - Here's How to Reach Us

The Friends is using a temporary phone number, 502-252-1775, while the park's phone systems are being upgraded.

During this transition, we are unable to receive messages left at our regular number, 978-318-7822, so please do not leave voicemails there. The best way to reach us during this time is by emailing Kathleen Fahey at director@friendsofminuteman.org.

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Friends of Minute Man National Park

North Bridge Visitor Center

174 Liberty Street

Concord, MA 01742

502-252-1775 (Temporary During Upgrade)

info@friendsofminuteman.org

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