Minuteman National Historical Park

Description:

• Minute Man National Historical Park preserves the site of the first battle of the American Revolution. The fighting occurred on April 19, 1775, on a road that is now named 'Battle Road' that connects Concord and Lexington, Massachusetts. Other sites within the park include North Bridge, Daniel Chester French's Minute Man statue and Revolutionary period houses. Another interesting historical site within the park is The Wayside, home of authors Louisa May Alcott, Nathaniel Hawthorne and Margaret Sidney.

  Recreation opportunities at this historical park include viewing interpretive exhibits, guided touring, viewing demonstrations and walking. Two visitor centers will help orient visitors to attractions and events within the park. They are the North Bridge Visitor Center, Concord, and the Battle Road Visitor Center, Lexington. Three miles of hiking trails exist within the park.

  The park headquarters are located in Concord, Massachusetts, with visitor centers in Concord and Lexington. Sites are located in northeastern Massachusetts between Lexington, Lincoln and Concord.