Historic park in Massachusetts, USA
Minute Man National Historical Park commemorates the opening battle in the American Revolutionary War. It also includes the Wayside, home in turn to three noted American authors. The National Historical Park is under the jurisdiction of the National Park Service and protects in and around the Massachusetts towns of Lexington, Lincoln, and Concord.
At this site also stands Daniel Chester French's well-known "The Minute Man" statue of 1874. Across the North Bridge, opposite "The Minute Man" statue is the Obelisk Monument. The Obelisk is believed to be the country's first memorial to its war casualties. Close by is the grave of the two regular army soldiers killed at the bridge and the Old Manse.
Sites.
Park visitor centers are located at the hill overlooking the North Bridge and along Battle Road. The main visitor center, on Route 2A/Battle Road, features a 25-minute multi-media show, "Road to Revolution" that gives a good introduction to the Lexington-Concord events. An eight-minute film at the North Bridge Visitor Center provides a comprehensive account of events leading to the encounter at North Bridge.
Personnel.
The park's lead interpreter is Jim Hollister, who joined its ranks in 2002.
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