Minute Man National Historical Park

At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the American revolutionary spirit through the writings of the Concord authors.

Captain William Smith House

The Smith House is a witness to the days events of April 19, 1775.

Located on Battle Road, the Smith House was home of Captain John Smith of the Lincoln Militia.

Park Ranger Programs

Guided Talks & Walks at Minute Man

A park ranger stands in front of a stone obelisk monument pointing and talking to visitors

Living History!

History comes alive!

A small cannon fires a large blast of flame.

The Battle Road Trail

Walk in the footsteps of history

A narrow dirt track runs through green fields shaded by large trees.

The Wayside: Home of Authors

The Wayside: Home of Authors

A large mansion house made of wood with wrap around porch and tower room. Surrounded by large trees

North Bridge Visitor Center

North Bridge Visitor Center

A three story brick mansion house with paved walkway leading to door. Green bushes flank both sides.

North Bridge

North Bridge, Concord Massachusetts

A wooden bridge spans the Concord river as people walk and canoe paddlers gluide under the bridge

British Soldiers on the Old North Bridge

British Soldiers on the move

British soldiers marching together over the a wooden bridge. A stone monument towers behind.

British Soldiers on Battle Road

British Regulars on Battle Road

An open field with trees and stone wall. British soldiers in red coats march in the distance.

Minute Men on the march

Minute Men

A group of militia soldiers standing shoulder to shoulder with muskets march down a dirt road.

Women in the news! Print Media in the 1770's

Learn about the lives of the women who lived, worked, and participated in the American Revolution!

A woman in 1770's clothing stands behind a table filled with materials for printing newspapers.

The Minute Man Statue

The Minute Man Statue

A bronze statue of a minute man stands with musket and plow