The Minute Men: Neighbors in Arms ~ 11:00 am & 2:00 pm Wed, Thurs, Sat, Sun, June 1 - July 31

The Minute Men

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The Minute Men: Neighbors in Arms 
11:00 am & 2:00 pm
Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
June 1 - July 31, 2025
Hartwell Tavern

*No Programs on Thursday, July 3. Join us instead for a special program at Hartwell, "A Day in the Life" and learn about the challenges of keeping house in the 18th century. 

What did it mean to be a minute man in 1775? How were they trained and armed? Join a park ranger at the historic Nathan Meriam House in Concord MA, where militia soldiers engaged British Regulars on their retreat from Concord to Boston. Discover the motivations and realities faced by those who volunteered to be “ready at a minute’s warning.” This program includes a musket firing demonstration. Visitors with hearing concerns should exercise caution.

Details

Duration

25-30 Minutes

Activity

Historic Weapons Demonstration

This is a ranger program that concludes with a musket firing demonstration. Visitors with hearing issues should exercise caution. 

Age(s)

10 and Older

Pets Allowed

Yes

Pets must be leashed at all times. It is the responsibility of the pet owner to bag and remove their pet's waste. This program involves a musket firing demonstration which may be frightening to dogs.

Activity Fee

No

Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.

Location

Hartwell Tavern

The program takes place at Hartwell Tavern

Reservations

No

Season

Summer, Fall

11:00 am & 2:00 pm
Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
Hartwell Tavern

Time of Day

Day

11:00 am & 2:00 pm
Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
Hartwell Tavern

Accessibility Information

The Nathan Meriam House is on the Battle Road Trail which is wheelchair accessible. The house itself, however, being over 300 years old, is not.