What is Patriots' Day?Patriots' Day is a state holiday in Massachusetts commemorating the first battle of the American Revolution on April 19, 1775. Although Patriots' Day occurs annually on the third Monday of April, Minute Man National Historical Park host special programs and events throughout the month. The following is a schedule of our signature Patriots' Day events for 2025.
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Sunrise | Minute Man National Historical Park grounds open |
9:00 am | Minute Man Visitor Center open |
9:30 am- 11:30 am | Hartwell Tavern open house |
9:30 am- 11:30 am | Captain William Smith open house |
9:30 am- 4:30 pm | Living History Area at Minute Man Visitor Center |
11:30 am | Hartwell Tavern/ Elm Brook Hill Area Closed |
11:45 am | Elm Brook Hill Tactical Demonstration |
12:30 pm- 4:30 pm | Hartwell Tavern Open House |
1:00 pm | Parker's Revenge Tactical Demonstration |
1:30 pm- 4:30 pm | Living History Area at Minute Man Visitor Center Open |
1:45 pm | Program details coming soon. |
3:00 pm | After the Battle program at Hartwell Tavern |
3:00 pm- 4:30 pm | Nathan Meriam Open House: Additional program details coming soon. |
3:00 pm | Additional program details coming soon. |
4:30 pm | Historic Houses closed |
5:00 pm | Minute Man Visitor Center closed |
Dusk | Minute Man National Historical Park grounds closed |
This event is co-sponsored by Friends of Minute Man National Park
North Bridge Program
April 21, 2025
North Bridge, Concord
8:30 am
Commemorate Patriots' Day with a National Park Service program marking the "shot heard round the world."
Check back soon for more 2025 details.
This event is co-sponsored by Friends of Minute Man National Park
Battle Road Anniversary Hike
Monday, April 21, 2025
Join National Park Rangers for an immersive 5-mile guided Battle Road trail hike to Fiske Hill and follow in the footsteps of the ill-fated British column during the Concord expedition. This experiential program will bring the stories of the battle road to life through guided interpretation and immersive Living History elements. Learn about the trials and triumphs of those who experienced the bloody events of April 19, 1775.
Thanks to Friends of Minute Man National Parkfor managing registration and co-sponsoring this event. Registration coming spring 2025.
Program Logistics:
- Once registered, participants will receive additional details with starting location and a parking pass in a confirmation email.
- Registration is required and reserves one seat on the post-program shuttle bus returning participants from Fiske Hill to the starting point of the program.
- Be advised this program will be an expansive hike over 4-miles of Battle Road Trail on undulating terrain. Sturdy walking shoes/ equipment, weather appropriate clothing, and water are recommended. Park comfort stations at Hartwell Tavern, and the Minute Man Visitor Center will be open.
- Be advised bug spray is recommended
- Be advised this program will feature musket fire along with other immersive living history elements.
- Dogs are not permitted on this tour.
- Though portions of the Battle Road Trail are wheelchair accessible, the entirety of the program from start to finish involves terrain that is inaccessible.
- Sorry, we cannot accommodate non-registered participants on this program.
Parking:
Parking passes will be emailed in advance to registered participants.
Learn More!
Learn about the 250th commemoration of the American Revolution at Minute Man National Historical Park.
Learn about the people and events of April 19, 1775!
At Minute Man, we use history, living history, science and technology to help us learn about the past.
Survival Against the Odds on the Battle Road
Last updated: November 8, 2024