Special Events 2026

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Check out all of our special events from historic trades demonstrations to walking tours

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Check back often for summer 2026 special events as we continue the national celebration for the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution!

For regularly scheduled programs, please visit our calendar of events.
 
 

July 2026

 

Due to extreme heat forecast the evening Declaration reading and cannon salute scheduled for Friday, July 3 has been cancelled. We will reschedule and post an update as soon as possible.

Saturday, July 4
Declaration Reading
North Bridge Visitor Center/Buttrick Garden
11:45am
Park staff and volunteers will read the Declaration of Independence in the beautiful Buttrick Garden which overlooks Concord's North Bridge.

This event is co-sponsored by the Friends of Minute Man

 
Four Score and Seven Years: The Wayside and the American Civil War


Due to extreme heat, this program has been cancelled.
The Wayside will be open for regular hours on Sunday, 1:00-5:00 pm with guided tours at 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, 4:00.

From July 1-3, 1863 the bloodiest battle of the American Civil War raged through the small farming community of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. In November of that year President Abraham Lincoln traveled to dedicate a new National Cemetery and deliver his famous “Gettysburg Address.” For Lincoln the American Civil War marked the continuation of the struggles set forth by the spirit of 1776. Although separated by 430 miles Concord and Gettysburg were linked together by blood and ideas. Join a Park Ranger to uncover the connections between Concord Massachusetts and the bloodiest battle of the American Civil War.

This event is co-sponsored by the Friends of Minute Man.

 
Memories of Elm Brook Hill

July 18
1:00 pm (1 Hour tour)
Hartwell Tavern, 112 North Great Rd. Lincoln

Join us for a special walk of the Elm Brook Hill battle site. Edmund Foster, a militiaman from Reading, Massachusetts (portrayed by park volunteer, Ed Hurley) and Mary Hartwell (portrayed by park volunteer, Bev Malone) will lead guests on a guided tour to the Elm Brook Hill (Bloody Angle) Battle Site. Foster will be joined by Lincoln, Massachusetts historian and author Don Hafner.

This event is co-sponsored by the Friends of Minute Man National Park
 
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250th of the American Revolution

Learn about the 250th commemoration of the American Revolution at Minute Man National Historical Park.

A group of minute men charge across an open field.
Patriots' Day (April Events)

Join us to commemorate the first battle of the American Revolution. Patriots' Day events occur annually during the month of April.

 

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Last updated: July 1, 2026

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North Bridge / Park Headquarters
174 Liberty St.
Concord, MA 01742

Phone:

978-369-6993

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