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SUMMARY:Buttrick Garden Tours
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBeginning 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. \nTours 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. \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED\, SPOTS ARE LIMITED: friendsofminuteman.org/events \nDATE: Thursday\, May 28 \nTIME: 10 – 11 AM \nLOCATION: Minute Man National Historical Park\, North Bridge Visitor Center\, 174 Liberty Street\, Concord\, MA 01742 \nACCESS: Parking is accessible. The garden tour includes uneven surfaces and stairs. \n  \nPhoto courtesy of the Friends of Minute Man National Park \nThis 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!
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/buttrick-garden-tours/
LOCATION:North Bridge Visitor Center\, Minute Man National Historical Park\, 174 Liberty Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Tours
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SUMMARY:North Bridge Real Time Battle Walk
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, April 19\, 2026\nProgram will begin at North Bridge Visitor Center\n174 Liberty Street\, Concord MA\n8:30 am- 9:30 am \nCommemorate the “Shot Heard ‘Round the World” in real time during this one hour Ranger led battle walk. Explore the story of the North Bridge and the soldiers who fought and died on this ground 251 years ago.  \n\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n		 \n		\n			This event explores our region’s revolutionary past! Learn about Freedom’s Way 250 and discover the many ways the Heritage Area and its partners are commemorating and celebrating our nation’s semiquincentennial anniversary.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/north-bridge-real-time-battle-walk/
LOCATION:North Bridge Visitor Center\, Minute Man National Historical Park\, 174 Liberty Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours,Walks & Hikes
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SUMMARY:The King of Battle: Artillery Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 18\, 2026\nNorth Bridge Visitor Center\n11:00 am & 1:00 pm (30 Minutes) \nBetween September 1774 and April 1775\, the people of Massachusetts raced British soldiers to secure large quantities of artillery and ammunition. Overall\, the Patriot forces moved scores of cannon from the coast of Massachusetts to inland stockpiles including one located in Concord. Come experience the devastating power of artillery in 1775 and learn why the threat of patriot cannon ultimately spurred the British Army into action. \nPrograms will be held at 11 am and 1 pm. Firing will be dependent on weather and cannon crew. \n\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n		 \n		\n			This event explores our region’s revolutionary past! Learn about Freedom’s Way 250 and discover the many ways the Heritage Area and its partners are commemorating and celebrating our nation’s semiquincentennial anniversary.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/the-king-of-battle-artillery-demonstration/2026-04-18/
LOCATION:North Bridge Visitor Center\, Minute Man National Historical Park\, 174 Liberty Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Living History
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