Minute Man National Historical Park
National Historical Park · MA
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.
- NPS site
- nps.gov/mima
- Location
- Minute Man National Historical Park (42.456, -71.307)
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Passport stamp locations
- Minute Man Visitor Center
- North Bridge Visitor Center
- The Wayside
- The Wayside: Home of Authors, circa 1700
Hours
Minute Man National Historical Park (Park Grounds)today: Sunrise to Sunset
- Sat Oct 3Sunrise to Sunset
- Sun Oct 4Sunrise to Sunset
- Mon Oct 5Sunrise to Sunset
- Tue Oct 6Sunrise to Sunset
- Wed Oct 7Sunrise to Sunset
- Thu Oct 8Sunrise to Sunset
- Fri Oct 9Sunrise to Sunset
The grounds of Minute Man National Historical Park are open daily, sunrise to sunset. Parking lot gates close at sunset.
Hours are retrieved from the National Park Service and can change without notice — check the official site before you go.
Visitor centers
4
- Hartwell Taverntoday: 10:00AM - 4:30PMDirections
- Minute Man Visitor Centertoday: 9:00AM - 5:00PMDirections
- North Bridge Visitor Centertoday: 10:00AM - 5:00PMDirections
- The Wayside: Home of Authorsclosed todayDirections
Self-guided tours
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North Bridge Self-Guided Tour1–2 hours · 10 stops
The fight at Concord's North Bridge occurred around 9:30 a.m., April 19, 1775. It was here that Colonial soldiers were first ordered to fire upon British Regulars. It was here the first British soldiers died. This self-guided tour will help you explore the significant sites, structures and landscapes associated with the battle at Concord's North Bridge and the events of April 19, 1775. Most of the sites are accessible by foot within half a mile of each other.
Tour the Battle Road3–5 hours · 21 stops
Follow the route of the April 19, 1775 Battle Road where the British soldiers were continuously attacked by Colonial minute men and militia. See battle sites, grave sties and "witness houses" in Concord, Lincoln and Lexington. It is 5.5 miles from end to end. We recommend you place a vehicle at each end or consider only doing part of this tour. You can also drive to different locations and walk a short distance to the trail or sites.
Entrance fees
No entrance fee.
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