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Minute Man NHP

  • Massachusetts

photo: National Park Service

Why go there?

Minute Man National Historical Park commemorates the opening battles of the American Revolution. The park includes the sites of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, as well as a portion of the Battle Road Trail. Visitors can explore the battlefields, visit historical houses, or take a hike along the Battle Road Trail. The park also hosts a variety of educational programs throughout the year.

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    42°27'17.75"N, 71°18'2.84"W

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    Concord and the Shot Heard Round the World

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    The History Underground

    • Military history

    • Revolutionary War

    • Famous Americans

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    42°26'50.34"N, 71°13'28.2"W

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    First Blood: The Battle of Lexington

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    The History Underground

    • History

    • Famous Americans

    • Revolutionary War

    • Museum

    • Historical artifacts

    • Historic buildings

    • Historic sites

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    42°26'58.16"N, 71°16'15.84"W

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    Battlefield Archaeology

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    American Battlefield Trust

    • Battlefield

    • Revolutionary War

    • Archaeology

    • History

    • Military history