Friends of Minute Man National Park

08/21/2026

Don’t miss Mercy this weekend at Hartwell Tavern!

This program is free thanks to our 2026 donors, members, sponsors, and grantors, including the National Park Foundation, Save Our Heritage, Foundation for MetroWest, Robinson+Cole, MA Society of the Cincinnati, Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area, Carleton-Willard Village, Tough Ruck, Middlesex Savings Bank, and Marquis Tree Service.

Help us kick off this Saturday, August 22 by visiting Hartwell Tavern for a special presentation about Mercy Otis Warren. "Drop in with Mercy Otis Warren features historian and educator Michele Gabrielson portraying Mercy, a founding mother of the American Revolution.
See our full program schedule on our website https://www.nps.gov/mima/planyourvisit/calendar.htm

Thank you to the of Minute Man National Park for their support of this and other special programs at the park.

08/20/2026

Don't miss this weekend's special programs at Minute Man National Historical Park! These programs are free thanks to the support of the Friends of Minute Man's donors, sponsors, and grantors.

08/15/2026

07/31/2026

We’re proud to have received a grant from the National Park Foundation! This grant will allow the Friends of Minute Man to update our website and redesign our outreach materials in support of Minute Man National Historical Park. Learn more at https://friendsofminuteman.org/friends-receive-national-park-foundation-grant.

07/29/2026

In national parks and public lands across the country, the Legacy Restoration Fund (LRF) has enabled nearly 400 repair projects, including vital preservation projects at Minute Man National Historical Park.

We proudly stand with the National Park Foundation, the National Park Friends Alliance, and park partners nationwide in urging Congress to pass the America the Beautiful Act to renew the LRF.

Read our joint letter to Congress ​at https://tinyurl.com/legacyrestorationfund.

Image of the North Bridge trail reconstruction funded by the Great American Outdoors Act and National Parks and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund.

07/28/2026

National Park Service conservators are treating and cleaning the monuments throughout Minute Man National Historical Park, including the Minute Man statue and this bronze bas-relief of Major John Buttrick visible from Liberty Street, near the Major John Buttrick House. Conservators use soft natural bristle brushes to gently clean the monument and then add a layer of paste wax to protect it from the elements. Regular maintenance helps preserve the Park's sculpture and monuments for generations to come.

07/22/2026

Seen a salamander, snake, or turtle at Minute Man National Historical Park?

Help with a herpetological survey — salamander, snake, and turtle sightings all matter. Be a citizen scientist and upload your observation to the iNaturalist app.

Please do not handle wildlife. Photographs only! 📸

07/22/2026

Blueberries are ripening at Barrett House! Learn more about this blueberry patch by reading our Friends of Minute Man article at https://friendsofminuteman.org/blueberries-at-barrett/.

07/03/2026

Just in time for the 250th anniversary of American independence, we're unveiling a new look!

Since 1989, the Friends of Minute Man has grown from a small group of dedicated supporters into the official philanthropic partner of Minute Man National Historical Park. As we celebrate America's 250th anniversary, we're excited to introduce a refreshed logo that honors our history while preparing us for the future.

Our new design features the iconic Minuteman in a modern, versatile style that will appear across our website, publications, merchandise, and more. While our look has evolved, our commitment to preserving the birthplace of the American Revolution remains stronger than ever.

Special thanks to the National Park Foundation for supporting this rebranding project and to Curio Museum Design for bringing our vision to life.

Watch for our new logo in the months ahead. And don't worry, you'll still see our special 250th Anniversary logo on commemorative programs and events!

To learn more and explore the different versions of our new logo, visit our website:

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 official philanthropic partner of Minute Man National Historical Park. Today, we help fund preservation projects, educati...