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Minute Man National Historical ParkHartwell Tavern, Lincoln MA.
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Minute Man National Historical Park
For Kids
 
Hats off!

Hats off! A Homespun Tribute

Girls, boys, grandparents, mums and dads all had a role to play in the American Revolution. Come participate in a play to learn how spinning yarn, tending a garden and feeding the chickens all helped to defend liberty. For a costume, make your very own hat. Just like Revolution; there is a role for everyone to play.

Fridays & Saturdays at 11:00 a.m.
Whittemore House will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

July 10 & 11
July 17 & 18
July 24 & 25
July 31 & August 1
August 7 & 8
August 14 & 15
August 21 & 22
August 28 & 29

At the Whittemore House, Lexington
Meet at Minute Man Visitor Center and walk the short distance to Whittemore with a Park Ranger.

For more information, call (978) 369 - 6993

Hundreds of small, round, pearly-pink eggs lie scattered at water's edge beside horseshoe crab molt..  

Did You Know?
Horseshoe crabs come near shore on the full moon in May and June to lay thousands of eggs, which are a valuable food source for migrating shorebirds in spring and early summer. Occasionally, a perfectly-formed horseshoe crab molt can be found on the beach, shed as the young animal grows.
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Last Updated: August 13, 2009 at 13:33 EST