Volunteer Reenactor Resource

At Minute Man National Historical Park we are proud to support a robust corps of volunteer living historians. With such a dedicated community, we take great care in running an authentic, ethical, and meaningful living history program. In the links below you will discover information about upcoming events, our authenticity standards, and historic weapons requirements.

 

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  They deserve our best efforts!

  Minute Man NHP Authenticity Standards

  The staff and volunteers at Minute Man NHP have adopted a set of basic minimum authenticity standards for living history impressions.

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  Be a part of the action!

  Patriots' Day Participant Information

  Reenactors participating in Patriots' Day events at Minute Man can get up to date event information here.

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  Learning together!

  Workshops 2022-2023

  Minute Man offers volunteer workshops for reenactors and interpreters.

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  Safety First!

  Historic Weapons Requirements

  See what is required, according to NPS and Minute Man NHP policies, for all volunteers who carry or demonstrate with black powder firearms.

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  Learn the Manual Exercise!

  The 1764 Manual Exercise

  Watch a video of Park Rangers Jim Hollister and Roger Fuller performing the full 35 count manual exercise.

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  Join the Revolution!

  Revolution 250

  Learn more about Revolution 250 and follow the events in Massachusetts as they happen!