This is the signature living history event at Minute Man National Historical Park, featuring hundreds of volunteer reenactors. Throughout the day, learn about the events of April 19, 1775, from many points of view. Enjoy a full schedule of living history programs and demonstrations, including a fast-paced tactical demonstration along a restored stretch of the original Battle Road! Talk with volunteers portraying colonial civilians forced to leave their homes, minute men who answered the sudden call to arms, British soldiers fighting for king and country and Loyalists who saw the struggle differently from their neighbors. This is the largest, most historically accurate tactical demonstration occurring during Patriots’ Day weekend.
Detailed Schedule:
Sunrise – Minute Man National Historical Park grounds open
9:00 am – Minute Man Visitor Center opens
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
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
