Last updated: May 30, 2025
Thing to Do
North Bridge Battlefield Walk~ 3pm Tuesday - Sunday
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2:00 p.m. Tuesday - Sunday
Meet at North Bridge Visitor Center
Moments of great importance often hinge upon individuals making decisions in the heat of the moment. At Concord’s North Bridge on April 19, 1775 soldiers on both sides made decisions that changed the course of history. Meet a park ranger at North Bridge Visitor Center for a 40 minute walking tour from the visitor center to the North Bridge battle site. Learn about the battle from the perspective of the participants. Along the way, the 18th century battlefield and landscape will be revealed as you walk in the footsteps of the minute men.
Meet at North Bridge Visitor Center
Moments of great importance often hinge upon individuals making decisions in the heat of the moment. At Concord’s North Bridge on April 19, 1775 soldiers on both sides made decisions that changed the course of history. Meet a park ranger at North Bridge Visitor Center for a 40 minute walking tour from the visitor center to the North Bridge battle site. Learn about the battle from the perspective of the participants. Along the way, the 18th century battlefield and landscape will be revealed as you walk in the footsteps of the minute men.
Details
Duration
40-45 Minutes
Activity
Guided Tours
Moments of great importance often hinge upon individuals making decisions in the heat of the moment. At Concord’s North Bridge on April 19, 1775 soldiers on both sides made decisions that changed the course of history. Meet a park ranger at North Bridge Visitor Center for a 40 minute walking tour from the visitor center to the North Bridge battle site. Learn about the battle from the perspective of the participants. Along the way, the 18th century battlefield and landscape will be revealed as you walk in the footsteps of the minute men.
Pets Allowed
Yes
Activity Fee
No
Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.
Location
North Bridge Visitor Center
Program begins at the Minute Man Visitor Center at 174 Liberty Street, Concord, MA. the program ends at the North Bridge.
Reservations
No
Season
Summer, Fall
Program occurs Tuesday- Sunday starting May 18, 2024
Time of Day
Day
Program occurs Tuesday - Sunday at 2pm.
Accessibility Information
This program is a guided walking tour from the North Bridge visitor center to the North Bridge. Participants will traverse open field and dirt trail approximately 1,500 feet to the North Bridge.
The causeway trail is a flat dirt trail with a slight slope leading down to the North Bridge location. There are some sitting bench locations along the trail and more located at the North Bridge.
The program will conclude at the North Bridge. Visitors may return to the North Bridge visitor center via the causeway trail. Additional parking is located along monument street, 400 feet east of the North Bridge
The causeway trail is a flat dirt trail with a slight slope leading down to the North Bridge location. There are some sitting bench locations along the trail and more located at the North Bridge.
The program will conclude at the North Bridge. Visitors may return to the North Bridge visitor center via the causeway trail. Additional parking is located along monument street, 400 feet east of the North Bridge