
National Historical Park ยท Massachusetts
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Historic park in Massachusetts, US
Minute Man National Historical Park is a National Historical Park commemorating the opening battle in the American Revolutionary War, located in and around the Massachusetts towns of Lexington, Lincoln, and Concord. It includes the Old North Bridge, where the Battle of Concord began on April 19, 1775, and the Wayside, home in turn to three noted American authors. Operated under the jurisdiction of the National Park Service, the park protects 970 acres (392.5ย ha).
At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the American revolutionary spirit through the writings of the Concord authors.






The grounds of Minute Man National Historical Park are open daily, sunrise to sunset. Parking lot gates close at sunset.
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Minute Man National Historical Park is free to enter.
Popular activities at Minute Man National Historical Park include: Guided Tours, Hiking, Front-Country Hiking, Living History, Historic Weapons Demonstration, Junior Ranger Program, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store.
New England weather can be quite unpredictable, so check the regional weather forecasts before you plan your trip. Winters can range in temperature from 20 - 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Summers are quite humid and range in temperature from 60 - 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Beware of ticks as they can be active year round.
Minute Man National Historical Park is located just off of I-95, exit 46B (old exit 30B), Rt 2A west, starting in Lexington, then west through Lincoln and into Concord.
Free Admission
New England weather can be quite unpredictable, so check the regional weather forecasts before you plan your trip. Winters can range in temperature from 20 - 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Summers are quite humid and range in temperature from 60 - 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Beware of ticks as they can be active year round.
Minute Man National Historical Park is located just off of I-95, exit 46B (old exit 30B), Rt 2A west, starting in Lexington, then west through Lincoln and into Concord.
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