History & Culture

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April 19, 1775: The First Battle

Learn about the people and events of April 19, 1775, and the places that witnessed history.

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3 centuries of history & literature!

The Wayside: Home of Authors

Encounter three centuries of history and literature at The Wayside

Library of The Wayside. 19th Century study with a red carpet, book shelves and a marble fireplace
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Research

View some of the park's Historic Structure and Cultural Landscape Reports

Learn about the people whose lives we commemorate at Minute Man
History is about people!

People

Learn about the people whose lives we commemorate at Minute Man.

Visit the places where history happened!
History happened here!

Places

Minute Man was created to preserve the sites, structures and landscapes associated with the first battle of the American Revolution.

Five women in colonial dress sit under a tree near a wooden house. The women are spinning thread.

Life In Early America

Learn about every day life in North Eastern America during the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries.

Last updated: January 26, 2022

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North Bridge Visitor Center
174 Liberty St.
Concord, MA 01742

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978-369-6993

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