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Major John Buttrick House

Major John Buttrick, whose name is now the sake of this homestead, was a fourth generation American whose great-grandfather, William Buttrick, helped establish Concord in 1635. During and after the war, John Buttrick held positions in the military and upheld civic posts during the early days of the American Republic.

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231 Liberty Street Concord, MA 01742
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An open meadow at sunset. Golden rays of sun illuminate the grass and flowers
Event | Sep 19, 2026
"It was the sound of death to us all:" Fiske Hill Battle Walk
Concord , MA
Join National Park Ranger Jarrad Fuoss as he explores the Fiske Hill battlefield. This beautiful rolling terrain marks the eastern boundary of the Battle Road Trail in Minute Man National Historical...
An 18th century man stands at a river fishing. He has a wicker basket on his hip and no shoes on.
Event | Sep 25, 2026
Hunting in the 18th Century:
Concord , MA
The meadows were plentiful of Whitetail deer; The streams were flowing with Brook trout, and the skies and ponds were avenues for waterfowl. Colonial New England was an ever-growing society that...
A group of national park rangers and volunteers gather for a picture outside.
Event | Sep 26, 2026
National Public Lands Day
Concord , MA
The Friends of Minute Man National Park We are excited to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of our nation’s birth with you in 2026! Please visit the Minute Man National Historical Park Calendar for...
A group of people dressed as Revolutionary War artillery soldiers are working on a cannon
Event | Sep 26, 2026
The King of Battle: Artillery in the American Revolution
Concord , MA
See how a cannon was loaded and fired during the American Revolution. Here the roar as it is fired. Learn how such weapons were used in battle and why they were so important to the colonists in the...
Several Colonial Revolutionary War militiamen stand in a line with muskets.
Tour | Sep 27 - Oct 1, 2026
The Minute Men: Neighbors in Arms
Concord , MA
What did it mean to be a minute man in 1775? How were they trained and armed? Join a park ranger at the historic Hartwell Tavern in Lincoln MA, where John and Isaac Hartwell, two minute men from the...
A woman in colonial clothing sits at a desk writing
Event | Oct 3, 2026
Art in the Revolution!
Concord , MA
Join us for an exciting day of Art at Hartwell Tavern! In 18th century New England, the arts were an important part of everyday culture! From founding women like Mercy Otis Warren, to politicians like...

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yourself in the extraordinary events that determined the fate of a nation.

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Battlefields

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Minute Man National Battlefield Park
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