Archaeology Day at Minute Man National Historical Park

October is Archaeology Month! To mark the occasion, Minute Man National Historical Park Rangers will offer special tours of two key battle sites: Elm Brook Hill and Parker’s Revenge on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025.

where recent archeological investigations have revealed new details of the battle action. Also, the musket balls discovered at the North Bridge battle site in Concord will be on display at North Bridge Visitor Center.
Parker’s Revenge tours: 10:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Meet at Minute Man Visitor Center
Elm Brook Hill tours: 11:30 a.m, and 3 p.m. Meet at Hartwell Tavern

Archaeology at Minute Man National Historical Park

According to an archaeological overview and assessment of the Minute Man National Historical Park,

Minute Man National Historical Park contains documented archaeological resources that date from approximately 9,000 B.P. to the early twentieth century. More than one hundred prehistoric and historic period archaeological siteshave been identified within the Park through more than 40 years of professional and avocational excavation and collections research.

This event is co-sponsored by the Friends of Minute Man National Park

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