Friends of Minute Man National Park

Preserving the Birthplace of the American Revolution

Minute Man's Year in Review

Dear Friends,

Thank you for your support of and passion for Minute Man National Historical Park! Our newsletter readers are some of our most dedicated supporters, including local neighbors, visitors from afar, volunteers, reenactors, scholars, and students. Many come to Minute Man to experience the history of the American Revolution and stay to enjoy the natural beauty. Whatever your interest in Minute Man, I hope you enjoyed our newsletter this year.

Please scroll down to revisit our most popular stories of 2023. These are the stories that you and other readers clicked on the most! On your way, consider donating to the Friends of Minute Man year-end appeal. Your donation makes a difference!

I look forward to sharing with you all that Minute Man has to offer in 2024. Best wishes for a happy and healthy New Year!

Kathleen Fahey

Executive Director

Friends of Minute Man National Park

Like you, we treasure all that Minute Man National Historical Park has to offer. From its historic beginnings to its scenic splendor, the Friends of Minute Man is dedicated to supporting our national park and its amazing staff. We are so thankful for all that the park and its staff have accomplished this year including expanded openings at the Col. James Barrett house and The Wayside to counting pollinators in the park.

Please join us today in supporting Minute Man by making a donation to our year-end appeal.

Please give as generously as you can - $25, $50 or more goes a long way. Or, consider a monthly donation this year. You can donate online by using the button below or mail a check to the Friends of Minute Man National Park, 174 Liberty Street, Concord, MA 01742.

Thank you if you have already donated!

We thank you for your ongoing support and wish you and your family a safe and healthy New Year!

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Standout Stories of 2023

Their War: Ezekiel Davis

In 1775 Ezekiel Davis was 21 years old. He and his older brother Isaac volunteered to serve in Acton’s newly raised minute man company. Isaac was chosen and commissioned as the company’s captain. On April 19, 1775, the company marched to Concord and fought at the North Bridge. . . Read more.

Soldier Search Database

The Friends of Minute Man National Park are proud to introduce Minute Man Soldier Search, a searchable database now available on our website. Thank you to the Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati and the Lincoln Minute Men for supporting this online resource. . . Read more.

Sustaining Winter Birds at Minute Man

Why do birds migrate? Rather than avoiding the cold (like human “snowbirds”), they’re usually searching for more abundant food. While many birds head to South America, New England’s resident species and other short-distance migrants have developed specialized feeding strategies . . . Read more.

Dakin Fowler Returns to the North Bridge

On Saturday, February 18th, 2023 the Friends of Minute Man received a brilliant reproduction of a French fowling piece. The original of this weapon, on display at the Concord Museum, was carried by Samuel Dakin Jr. of Lincoln, MA. . . Read more.

Patriots' Day 2023

Thank you to all the staff, volunteers, reenactors, donors, and sponsors who made Patriots’ Day 2023 a success! Thousands of visitors joined in the week-long festivities. .We watched the colonial militia engage the British troops along Battle Road, welcomed visitors to. . . Read more.

Honorable Mention

This article didn't get as much attention as our top stories, but we can't resist sharing this image again!

Species Spotlight: Flying Squirrels

We are jumping with joy to learn there are flying squirrels at Minute Man National Historical Park! We’ve never actually seen one – probably because they are nocturnal animals and are active at night. According to a 2007 National Park Service report . . . Read more.

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Friends of Minute Man National Park

North Bridge Visitor Center

174 Liberty Street

Concord, MA 01742

P: 978-318-7822

info@friendsofminuteman.org

www.friendsofminuteman.org

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The Friends of Minute Man National Park is an independent, member-based

non-profit 501(c)(3) organization supporting the Park's mission of

preserving and protecting the historic sites, structures, properties, and landscapes associated with the opening battles of the American Revolution.

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