Declaration of Independence Reading at the North Bridge

North Bridge North Bridge, Concord, MA, United States

Declaration of Independence Reading July 4 (All Day Event) North Bridge July 4, 2024 Celebrate July 4th at Minute Man! Join park rangers and volunteers as we mark the anniversary of our nation’s independence with a live, in-person reading of the Declaration of Independence at Concord’s North Bridge. This event is co-sponsored by Friends of Minute […]

Archeology Day in Minute Man National Historical Park

North Bridge Visitor Center 174 Liberty St, Concord, MA, United States

North Bridge Visitor Center & Minute Man Visitor Center July 13, 2024 10:00 am - 4:30 pm Archeology is a big deal in Minute Man National Historical Park! In light of the musket balls recently discovered by archeologist at the North Bridge, we are excited to announce a special event to show them off! Join […]

The Fate of this Country: Massachusetts Militia on Alarm 1757- 1775

North Bridge Visitor Center Saturday, July 20 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm (35 Minutes) In 1757, the people of Massachusetts were under threat of French invasion. Through the crisis, they learned valuable lessons to better prepare themselves for the future. In 1774, a new threat emerged, and the people drew from their past experiences to […]

Behold, the guns were gone!

North Bridge Visitor Center 174 Liberty St, Concord, MA, United States

Join us on Saturday, September 14 for “Behold, the guns were gone!” A special 250th anniversary event commemorating the theft of four brass cannon from under the noses of British soldiers in Boston on September 14 & 16, 1774. Following the Powder Alarm in early September 1774, a dangerous arms race emerged between British soldiers […]