Join us for a free tour of the Buttrick Gardens at Minute Man National Historical Park. We’ll discuss the history and preservation of these beautiful gardens and find shady spots to view the plantings and historic images.

Beginning in 1911, two generations of the Buttrick family tended and enlarged the formal gardens until 1962, when the National Park Service purchased the property. Stewards of the land since the colonial period, the Buttrick family was proud that their gardens stood near the historic muster fields of April 19, 1775. The eclectic gardens feature viewing terraces, steps leading down to the Concord River, elegant wrought ironwork, and brick, bluestone, and cobblestone walkways. Framed by ornamental trees and shrubs, the garden beds contain the Buttrick family’s award-winning iris and daylilies, colorful spring bulbs, and perennials that bloom from spring to fall.

Tours are rain or shine, so bring an umbrella if needed! In the case of thunderstorms or heavy rain, we will meet inside the North Bridge Visitor Center. Free parking is available.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED, SPOTS ARE LIMITED: friendsofminuteman.org/events

DATE: Thursday, May 28

TIME: 10 – 11 AM

LOCATION: Minute Man National Historical Park, North Bridge Visitor Center, 174 Liberty Street, Concord, MA 01742

ACCESS: Parking is accessible. The garden tour includes uneven surfaces and stairs.

Photo courtesy of the Friends of Minute Man National Park

This program is offered by the Friends of Minute Man National Park and Minute Man National Historical Park as part of the Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature, Culture & History, an annual month-long celebration showcasing events and activities hosted by local partners celebrating the unique places, objects, and stories of the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. Hidden Treasures programs are free and open to the public. Click to discover more Hidden Treasures!