05/11/2025
The BIG WEEK of Patriots’ Day 250 events is here!
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Patriot Vigil
North Bridge, 7:45pm
Join us for a moving candlelight tribute to the soldiers of both sides who died on the “ever memorable” 19th of April 1775 featuring a lantern procession, poetry, music, luminaria, and a recitation of the names of the dead. See link for more details. https://www.nps.gov/mima/planyourvisit/patriots-day.htm
Saturday, April 19, 2025
Battle Road
Events occurring across Minute Man NHP from 9:30am-4:30pm
This is the signature living history event at Minute Man National Historical Park, featuring hundreds of volunteer reenactors. Throughout the day, visitors will have the opportunity to learn about the events of April 19, 1775 from many points of view. The day will also include a full schedule of living history programs and demonstrations, including two fast-paced tactical demonstrations along restored stretches of the original Battle Road near Hartwell Tavern (11:30am) and Minute Man Visitor Center (12:30pm).
For a detailed list of programs, demonstrations and information regarding transportation and parking please visit https://www.nps.gov/.../planyour.../250-battle-road-demo.htm
Monday, April 21, 2025
North Bridge Battle Walk
North Bridge Visitor Center, 8:30 – 9:30am
Join Park Rangers as they mark the 250th Anniversary with a special ranger walk in the footsteps of those minute men and militia. Note: this is NOT the large event that has happened in past years. This is a 60 minute ranger-led walk. Patriots' Day - Minute Man National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Battle Road Anniversary Hike
Join National Park Rangers for an immersive 5-mile guided Battle Road trail hike from Meriam’s Corner in Concord to Fiske Hill in Lexington and follow in the footsteps of the ill-fated British column during the Concord expedition. This experiential program will bring the stories of the battle road to life through guided interpretation and immersive Living History elements. Registration is required through the Friends of Minute Man National Park. https://www.eventbrite.com/.../250th-anniversary-battle...
Thank you to the of Minute Man National Park for their support of 250th events at Minute Man!