Free Battle Road Home Tours at Minute Man National Historical Park

The following is from Minute Man National Historical Park:

On Saturday, September 20 from 10:00 to 4:00, please join us at Minute Man National Historical Park in Concord, Lincoln and Lexington, Mass. for the “Battle Road Homes Open House.”

This event offers a rare opportunity to see inside some of restored colonial homes in the park including the recently restored Colonel James Barrett House on Barrett’s Mill Road in Concord. His Majesty’s 63rd Regiment of Foot will be at the Barrett House displaying British military uniforms of the American Revolution. Historic trades and Colonial food preservation demonstrations will take place at Hartwell Tavern in Lincoln. The Lincoln Minute Men will be at the Captain William Smith House conducting drill and musket firing programs at 10:00, 12:00 and 1:00 p.m.

Begin by picking up informational materials at Minute Man Visitor Center in Lexington or North Bridge Visitor Center in Concord to guide your visit. Admission is free to all events. For more information visit www.nps.gov/mima or call 978-318-7825.