https://www.nps.gov/mima News releases from Minute Man National Historical Park. en-us https://www.nps.gov/mima/learn/news/tourism-to-minute-man-national-historical-park-contributes-$102-million-to-local-economy.htm Thu, 29 Aug 2024 10:00:00 EST Tourism to Minute Man National Historical Park contributes $102 million to local economy. Report shows visitor spending supports 836 jobs in nearby communities.   https://www.nps.gov/mima/learn/news/tourism-to-minute-man-national-historical-park-contributes-$102-million-to-local-economy.htm https://www.nps.gov/mima/learn/news/trail-improvement-work-will-impact-access-to-concord-s-north-bridge.htm Fri, 16 Aug 2024 12:17:00 EST Trail improvement work on both sides of Concord’s North Bridge will require temporary trail closures to the public for the safety and protection of the park’s visitors and natural and cultural resources. https://www.nps.gov/mima/learn/news/trail-improvement-work-will-impact-access-to-concord-s-north-bridge.htm https://www.nps.gov/mima/learn/news/nps-discovers-nearly-250-year-old-musket-balls-from-shot-heard-round-the-world.htm Tue, 09 Jul 2024 11:41:00 EST The historic find offers a new look into events that escalated the rising conflict between colonial militia and British soldiers during the American Revolution. https://www.nps.gov/mima/learn/news/nps-discovers-nearly-250-year-old-musket-balls-from-shot-heard-round-the-world.htm https://www.nps.gov/mima/learn/news/trail-improvement-projects-begin-at-fiske-hill-on-battle-road-trail.htm Mon, 13 May 2024 10:34:00 EST Trail improvement projects will take place across Minute Man National Historical Park throughout the spring, summer and fall of 2024. https://www.nps.gov/mima/learn/news/trail-improvement-projects-begin-at-fiske-hill-on-battle-road-trail.htm https://www.nps.gov/mima/learn/news/inflation-reduction-act-funds-restoration-of-critical-habitats-in-minute-man-national-historical-park.htm Fri, 15 Mar 2024 05:48:00 EST Minute Man National Historical Park (Minute Man) has received approximately $410,000 of Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funds. These funds will be used to restore and protect the park’s critical habitats through the Resilient Forest Initiative and projects to restore and conserve grassland habitats. https://www.nps.gov/mima/learn/news/inflation-reduction-act-funds-restoration-of-critical-habitats-in-minute-man-national-historical-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/mima/learn/news/national-park-service-seeks-comments-on-removal-of-trail-at-vernal-pool-in-lincoln-ma.htm Tue, 20 Feb 2024 09:21:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is proposing to permanently remove the boardwalk, overlook structure, and close the trail accessing the vernal pool in Minute Man National Historical Park in Lincoln, MA. https://www.nps.gov/mima/learn/news/national-park-service-seeks-comments-on-removal-of-trail-at-vernal-pool-in-lincoln-ma.htm https://www.nps.gov/mima/learn/news/boardwalk-replacement-project-to-begin-at-elm-brook-hill-on-battle-road-trail.htm Wed, 23 Aug 2023 07:31:00 EST Replacement of the boardwalk near Elm Brook Hill in Minute Man National Historical Park is scheduled to begin in the late summer/early fall of 2023. This is one of several boardwalks slated for replacement in 2023 and 2024. https://www.nps.gov/mima/learn/news/boardwalk-replacement-project-to-begin-at-elm-brook-hill-on-battle-road-trail.htm https://www.nps.gov/mima/learn/news/2023-06-01-boardwalks-and-trail-improvements.htm Thu, 01 Jun 2023 06:35:00 EST Several sections of the Battle Road Trail in Minute Man National Historical Park are scheduled for trail rehabilitation and multiple boardwalks are scheduled for replacement in the summer and fall of 2023. https://www.nps.gov/mima/learn/news/2023-06-01-boardwalks-and-trail-improvements.htm https://www.nps.gov/mima/learn/news/gaoa-phase-i.htm Mon, 10 Apr 2023 03:37:00 EST Minute Man National Historical Park received approximately $27.4 million in project funds from the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) to address deferred maintenance and repair needs for the park’s buildings, structures, landscape, trails, signage, and monuments in order to improve the visitor experience. The first project phase focuses on rehabilitating several historic buildings, including the Jacob Whittemore House, the Elisha Jones House, Carty Barn, and the Captain William Smith House. The next phase will rehabilitate a walking trail near Battle Road Trail and Groton Road. https://www.nps.gov/mima/learn/news/gaoa-phase-i.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/reducing-deer-numbers-and-removing-invasive-plants-are-key-to-long-term-forest-health.htm Tue, 04 Apr 2023 07:20:00 EST Most forests in eastern United States national parks are at risk due to browsing by overabundant white-tailed deer and crowding by invasive plants, according to a National Park Service (NPS) study published in the journal Ecological Applications. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/reducing-deer-numbers-and-removing-invasive-plants-are-key-to-long-term-forest-health.htm https://www.nps.gov/mima/learn/news/minute-man-national-historical-park-to-receive-approximately-27-million-from-the-great-american-outdoors-act-to-restore-historic-structures-and-landscapes.htm Wed, 28 Sep 2022 08:24:00 EST Minute Man National Historical Park will receive approximately $27 million from the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) to address maintenance needs for the park’s buildings, structures, landscape, trails, signage and monuments. https://www.nps.gov/mima/learn/news/minute-man-national-historical-park-to-receive-approximately-27-million-from-the-great-american-outdoors-act-to-restore-historic-structures-and-landscapes.htm https://www.nps.gov/mima/learn/news/2022-park-internships.htm Fri, 28 Jan 2022 03:26:00 EST Minute Man National Historical Park is actively recruiting energetic, committed young adults who are interested in gaining work experience with a federal land agency in a public lands Internship Program. https://www.nps.gov/mima/learn/news/2022-park-internships.htm https://www.nps.gov/mima/learn/news/celebrate-halloween-eve-in-lincoln-and-lexington.htm Sun, 03 Oct 2021 07:41:00 EST Minute Man National Historical Park and Lexington Historical Society are teaming up to offer visitors a fun, safe night out on Saturday, October 30th with special programs at each site on a flexible schedule allowing plenty of time to visit both! https://www.nps.gov/mima/learn/news/celebrate-halloween-eve-in-lincoln-and-lexington.htm https://www.nps.gov/mima/learn/news/super-simone.htm Thu, 30 Sep 2021 08:01:00 EST National Park Service (NPS) Regional Director Gay Vietzke has named Simone Monteleone, as the new superintendent of Minute Man National Historical Park effective November 7. The park preserves and shares with visitors the sites, structures, and landscapes that became the field of battle during the first armed conflict of the American Revolution on April 19, 1775. https://www.nps.gov/mima/learn/news/super-simone.htm https://www.nps.gov/mima/learn/news/press-release-for-draft-programmatic-agreement.htm Thu, 19 Aug 2021 05:14:00 EST The public is invited to read and comment on a draft agreement for Minute Man National Historic Park that sets out a process the park will follow to avoid, minimize, or mitigate adverse effects to historic buildings, landscapes, archeological sites, and monuments that may result from work leading up to the 250th anniversary of the opening battles of the American Revolution. https://www.nps.gov/mima/learn/news/press-release-for-draft-programmatic-agreement.htm https://www.nps.gov/mima/learn/news/minute-man-national-historical-park-and-the-umbrella-arts-center-announces-the-artist-in-your-residence-call-for-art.htm Tue, 02 Jun 2020 06:31:00 EST Minute Man is collaborating with The Umbrella Arts Center to host a virtual arts exhibition called Artist-in-Your-Residence. You are all invited to create art inspired by the park, it’s stories, and your experiences here. https://www.nps.gov/mima/learn/news/minute-man-national-historical-park-and-the-umbrella-arts-center-announces-the-artist-in-your-residence-call-for-art.htm https://www.nps.gov/mima/learn/news/patriots-day-20-cancelled.htm Fri, 20 Mar 2020 03:29:00 EST Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) State of Emergency and following CDC, and public health authority directives, Minute Man National Historical Park in collaboration with the Towns of Lexington and Concord, and other event(s) partners announce the cancellation of planned April 2020 Patriots' Day celebration(s) taking place within the park. https://www.nps.gov/mima/learn/news/patriots-day-20-cancelled.htm https://www.nps.gov/mima/learn/news/covid-19.htm Fri, 20 Mar 2020 02:42:00 EST Minute Man National Historical Park is announcing modifications to operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and local and state authorities to promote social distancing. Minute Man National Historical Park is delaying the scheduled April 1 opening of the North Bridge and Minute Man Visitor Centers until further notice. The Battle Road Trail and all other walking trails remain open for public use. https://www.nps.gov/mima/learn/news/covid-19.htm https://www.nps.gov/mima/learn/news/preservation-to-north-bridge-visitor-center-to-begin.htm Fri, 13 Sep 2019 07:51:00 EST The North Bridge Visitor Center, located overlooking the historic North Bridge will undergo major exterior preservation beginning in September 20, 2019. https://www.nps.gov/mima/learn/news/preservation-to-north-bridge-visitor-center-to-begin.htm https://www.nps.gov/mima/learn/news/celebrate-our-rivers-at-the-18th-annual-riverfest-june-22nd-and-23rd.htm Tue, 04 Jun 2019 08:44:00 EST Celebrate our Rivers at the 18th Annual RiverFest, June 22nd and 23rd, 2019. https://www.nps.gov/mima/learn/news/celebrate-our-rivers-at-the-18th-annual-riverfest-june-22nd-and-23rd.htm https://www.nps.gov/mima/learn/news/bio-blitz-for-national-public-lands-day-at-minute-man-national-historical-park.htm Fri, 07 Sep 2018 05:51:00 EST Bio Blitz for National Public Lands Day at Minute Man National Historical Park, 2018 https://www.nps.gov/mima/learn/news/bio-blitz-for-national-public-lands-day-at-minute-man-national-historical-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/mima/learn/news/july-programs-2018-at-minute-man-national-historical-park.htm Thu, 07 Jun 2018 05:22:00 EST Offering in July for Minute Man National Historical Park, 2018. https://www.nps.gov/mima/learn/news/july-programs-2018-at-minute-man-national-historical-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/mima/learn/news/bj-dunn-selected-as-superintendent-of-minute-man-national-historical-park.htm Wed, 30 Nov 2016 08:31:00 EST National Park Service (NPS) Northeast Regional Director Mike Caldwell announced the selection of BJ Dunn as Minute Man National Historical Park superintendent. Dunn is currently deputy superintendent of Independence National Historical Park, Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Monument, and Gloria Dei (Old Swedes) Church National Historic Site in Philadelphia and has collaborative responsibility for the Benjamin Franklin National Memorial. https://www.nps.gov/mima/learn/news/bj-dunn-selected-as-superintendent-of-minute-man-national-historical-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/mima/learn/news/summer-programs-at-minute-man-national-historical-park.htm Tue, 10 May 2016 10:55:00 EST Make your summer plans at Minute Man National Historical Park. https://www.nps.gov/mima/learn/news/summer-programs-at-minute-man-national-historical-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/mima/learn/news/scholar-in-the-park-positions-open.htm Wed, 04 May 2016 12:52:00 EST The Friends of Minute Man National Park and the Lincoln Minute Men, organizations dedicated to advancing and preserving our historic heritage, will sponsor two Scholar in the Park positions this summer to research and write about the People of Color along the Battle Road in 1775 (Concord, Lincoln, and Lexington, MA) and the Lives of Women along the Battle Road in 1775 The research and written papers will be used to support interpretation and education presented at the park. https://www.nps.gov/mima/learn/news/scholar-in-the-park-positions-open.htm https://www.nps.gov/mima/learn/news/tourism-to-minute-man-national-historical-park-creates-781m-in-economic-benefits.htm Mon, 02 May 2016 05:24:00 EST Tourism to Minute Man National Historical Park creates $78.1M in Economic Benefits. Report shows visitor spending supports 821 jobs in local economy. https://www.nps.gov/mima/learn/news/tourism-to-minute-man-national-historical-park-creates-781m-in-economic-benefits.htm https://www.nps.gov/mima/learn/news/battlefield-archaeology-project.htm Mon, 28 Sep 2015 06:28:00 EST On April 19, 1775, despite heavy casualties just hours before, Lexington’s Captain John Parker made the courageous decision to rally his troops and pursue the British on their march back from Concord to Boston. More than 240 years later an archaeology project using advanced technology has unearthed important details on the little known but noteworthy battle called “Parker’s Revenge.” https://www.nps.gov/mima/learn/news/battlefield-archaeology-project.htm https://www.nps.gov/mima/learn/news/patriots-weekend-2015-at-minute-man-national-historical-park.htm Mon, 16 Mar 2015 06:41:00 EST Patriot's Weekend activities at Minute Man National Historical Park 2015. https://www.nps.gov/mima/learn/news/patriots-weekend-2015-at-minute-man-national-historical-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/mima/learn/news/spring-hours-at-minute-man-national-historical-park.htm Fri, 13 Feb 2015 06:28:00 EST 2015 Spring Hours at Minute Man National Historical Park. https://www.nps.gov/mima/learn/news/spring-hours-at-minute-man-national-historical-park.htm