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North Bridge

The site of the famous "Shot Heard Around the World," the Old North Bridge served as the flashpoint of the American Revolution. To this day, historians debate who fired the first shot, here, which led to the Battle of Lexington and Concord.

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  • Restrooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible
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174 Liberty St Concord, MA 01742
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Operating Hours

Minute Man National Historical Park

The grounds of Minute Man National Historical Park are open daily, sunrise to sunset. Parking lot gates close at sunset.

Standard Hours

Monday: Sunrise to Sunset
Tuesday: Sunrise to Sunset
Wednesday: Sunrise to Sunset
Thursday: Sunrise to Sunset
Friday: Sunrise to Sunset
Saturday: Sunrise to Sunset
Sunday: Sunrise to Sunset

Admission & Tickets

There are no entrance fees for this park.

Directions

Minute Man National Historical Park is located just off of I-95, exit 46B (old exit 30B), Rt 2A west, starting in Lexington, then west through Lincoln and into Concord.

Accessibility & Amenities

  • Accessible Rooms
  • Bicycle - Rack
  • Gifts/Souvenirs/Books
  • Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits
  • Information
  • Information - Maps Available
  • Information - Ranger/Staff Member Present
  • Information Kiosk/Bulletin Board
  • Junior Ranger Activity
  • Parking - Auto
  • Parking - Bus/RV
  • Picnic Table
  • Restroom
  • Restroom - Accessible
  • Restroom - Seasonal
  • Scenic View/Photo Spot
  • Toilet - Flush
  • Trailhead
  • Water - Bottle-Filling Station
  • Wheelchair Accessible
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North Bridge Images

Located on Battle Road, the Smith House was home of Captain John Smith of the Lincoln Militia.
The Smith House is a witness to the days events of April 19, 1775.
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A park ranger stands in front of a stone obelisk monument pointing and talking to visitors
Guided Talks & Walks at Minute Man
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A small cannon fires a large blast of flame.
History comes alive!
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NPS Photo
A narrow dirt track runs through green fields shaded by large trees.
Walk in the footsteps of history
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NPS Photo
A large mansion house made of wood with wrap around porch and tower room. Surrounded by large trees
The Wayside: Home of Authors
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NPS Photo
A three story brick mansion house with paved walkway leading to door. Green bushes flank both sides.
North Bridge Visitor Center
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NPS photo
A wooden bridge spans the Concord river as people walk and canoe paddlers gluide under the bridge
North Bridge, Concord Massachusetts
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NPS photo
British soldiers marching together over the a wooden bridge. A stone monument towers behind.
British Soldiers on the move
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An open field with trees and stone wall. British soldiers in red coats march in the distance.
British Regulars on Battle Road
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NPS Photo
A group of militia soldiers standing shoulder to shoulder with muskets march down a dirt road.
Minute Men
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NPS Photo/ Julie Pollock
A woman in 1770's clothing stands behind a table filled with materials for printing newspapers.
Learn about the lives of the women who lived, worked, and participated in the American Revolution!
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NPS Photo
A bronze statue of a minute man stands with musket and plow
The Minute Man Statue
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NPS Photo