Pressing apples into cider was an imporant seasonal task in colonial Massachusetts. Join park volunteers at Hartwell Tavern and see the process in action! This program is co-sponsored by the Friends of Minute Man National Park.
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Spooky history night at The Wayside features Victorian-era Halloween superstitions, fortune telling, and readings of Nathaniel Hawthorne short stories.
A buffet breakfast panel at the Colonial Inn features authors Christopher Castellani, Gish Jen, and Hester Kaplan, moderated by Dr. Suzanne Koven, ages 18 and up.
Voter registration deadline for the state election at 22 Monument Square, Concord, MA.
Early In-person Voting at 22 Monument Square, Concord, MA.
Drop off carved pumpkins at Minute Man Visitor Center for staff‑added lights and a family‑friendly illuminated display along the Hartwell trail.
Park staff recount harrowing stories of burial, wound care, and post‑battle survival at historic Hartwell Tavern.
Jack‑o‑lantern‑lit path, colonial music and dancing, and ranger talks on ghost folklore accompany trick‑or‑treat candy at historic Hartwell Tavern — all ages.
Cannon loading and firing demonstration at Hartwell Tavern shows Revolutionary artillery in action.
