NPS Photo June 2024Closing the Port: 250th Commemorative ProgramMinute Man National Historical Park On June 1, 1774, Boston once again became a city under occupation. Following the destruction of tea in the harbor, British Parliament dispatched a new Royal Governor, General Thomas Gage, with several regiments of regular soldiers and news of the Boston Port Bill to Massachusetts. Beginning on June 1st the bill employed the Royal Navy to blockade the port of Boston until the destroyed tea was paid for. The closure of the port represented a dramatic escalation in the political struggle between British Parliament and the American Colonies. Boston’s booming maritime trade came to a halt, along with the flow of everyday goods in the surrounding countryside. With few routes of response available, radical ideology spread amongst the local population. On June 1, 2024, join us as we explore the political upheaval that put Massachusetts on the path toward rebellion this day, 250 years ago. 11:00 am~ “Of a Dangerous Tendency” Navigating the Consequences of Violent Protests in Revolutionary Massachusetts: When political protests turn violent, people must weigh the consequences and determine whether to support the action. Join a Park Ranger at Hartwell Tavern to explore how the events of 1774 represented a dramatic escalation in the political crisis that put the people of Massachusetts on the path toward rebellion. Michele Gabrielson is a local history teacher and historic interpreter of the 18th century. When she is not teaching in the classroom, Michele can be found leading tours, lectures, and demonstrations at historic sites in the greater Boston area. She specializes in interpreting the history of colonial women printers, 18th century chocolate makers, and revolutionary playwright and poet Mercy Otis Warren.
Explore the Elm Brook Hill Battle Site with Edmund FosterSaturday, June 81:00 pm (1 Hour) Program begins at Hartwell Tavern Edmund Foster, a militiaman from Reading, Massachusetts (portrayed by park volunteer, Ed Hurley), will lead a tour to the Elm Brook Hill (Bloody Angle) Battle Site where he fought on April 19, 1775. He will be joined by Lincoln, Massachusetts historian and author Don Hafner. Moving the Legislature: *Special 250 Event at Salem Maritime National Historical Site*June 15, from 10 am - 4 pm Pride at the Wayside: Home of Authors!The Wayside: Home of AuthorsSaturday, June 29, 2024 10am-4pm As America’s storytellers, the National Park Service is committed to telling the history of all Americans in all of its diversity and complexity (NPS LGBTQ Heritage). Queer experiences–that is, experiences that fall somewhere outside of typical expectations surrounding gender and sexuality–have always been a part of the human experience. Although societal prejudices have historically caused these stories to be ignored, censored, or even erased; letters, diaries, and other records leave clues about the complex inner worlds of people in the past. For a special celebration of Pride Month join us as we trace the private lives and emotions of the Concordians connected to the Wayside throughout the nineteenth century. Using the personal lives of individuals like Louisa May Alcott, the Hawthornes, and those in their personal orbits, join us to discover the Wayside as a home for queer identity, and a site to inspire more inclusive history.
Special Lecture: 2:00 pm: Check back soon for more details July 2024Declaration of Independence ReadingNorth BridgeJuly 4, 2024 Celebrate July 4th at Minute Man! Join park rangers and volunteers as we mark the anniversary of our nation's independence with a live, in-person reading of the Declaration of Independence at Concord's North Bridge. Learn More!
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Last updated: May 31, 2024