Event Details (U.S. National Park Service)

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Special Event

Fee:

Free.

Location: LAT/LONG: 42.453341, -71.308651

This program is free of charge, although registration is required if you would like to reserve a limited seat on the post-program shuttle bus returning participants from Fiske Hill to Brooks Village. Parking will be available Near Brooks Hill. The Program will begin in the grassy area near the Samuel Brooks House at 12:30 p.m.

Dates & Times

Date:

Monday, April 15, 2024

Time:

12:30 PM

Duration:

5 hours

Type of Event

Hike

Living History

Walk

Program begins at 12:00 p.m. Conclusion at approximately 5:30 p.m. at Fiske Hill in Lexington, Massachusetts. Once registered, participants will receive additional details in a confirmation email.

Description

April 15, 2025
12:30 pm- 5:30 pm

Join National Park Rangers for an immersive 4-mile guided Battle Road trail hike to Fiske Hill and follow in the footsteps of the ill-fated British column during the Concord expedition. This experiential program will bring the stories of the battle road to life through guided interpretation and immersive Living History elements. Learn about the trials and triumphs of those who experienced the bloody events of April 19, 1775. *Note: Due to ongoing trail restoration work, the 2024 program will be slightly shorter in length.

2024 Registration (coming spring 2024)

Program Logistics:

Program begins at Brooks Hill and ends at Fiske Hill in Lexington, Massachusetts. Once registered, participants will receive additional details in a confirmation email.
This program is free of charge, although registration is required if you would like to reserve a limited seat on the post-program shuttle bus returning participants from Fiske Hill to the starting point of the program.
Be advised this program will be an expansive hike over 4-miles of Battle Road Trail on undulating terrain. Sturdy walking shoes/ equipment, weather appropriate clothing, and water are recommended. Park comfort stations at Hartwell Tavern, and the Minute Man Visitor Center will be open.
Be advised bug spray is recommended
Be advised this program will feature musket fire along with other immersive living history elements.
Dogs are not permitted on this tour.

Parking:
Parking passes will be emailed in advance to registered participants.

More information

Reservation or Registration: Yes

This program is free of charge, although registration is required if you would like to reserve a limited seat on the post-program shuttle bus returning participants from Brooks Hill to Meriam’s Corner. Once registered, participants will receive additional details in a confirmation email. (Registration Link Coming SOON)