Note the changes to MMNHP, as of today. Keep the faith. Support Friends of Minute Man National Park as they continue the work to preserve, protect and promote this legacy.
> Begin forwarded message: > > From: Friends of Minute Man <[email protected]> > Subject: Corrected: Minute Man Updates and Friends Activities > Date: October 10, 2025 at 12:23:41 PM EDT > To: [email protected] > Reply-To: [email protected] > > Friends of Minute Man National Park > Preserving the Birthplace of the American Revolution > > > This message corrects a previously sent email. The park closure date has been > updated from November 9 to the accurate date of October 10. > Park Update > > As of today, Friday, October 10, Minute Man National Historical Park remains > closed due to the lapse in appropriations. > > Park rangers are furloughed and public programs are suspended during this > time, including special events. During the shutdown, the Park is following > official directives from the National Park Service. > > The Battle Road and North Bridge trails are accessible by foot or bike; > however, parking lots, Visitor Centers, and bathrooms are closed. > > Due to a cooperative agreement with the Town of Concord, the Monument Street > lot across from the North Bridge remains open. This is a great opportunity to > enjoy the fall foliage at the North Bridge or visit our friends at the > Robbins House, located in the Monument St. parking lot. > > We’ll keep you updated on the shutdown and ways you can help support Minute > Man during this time. We look forward to the time when we can come back > together at the Park! > > Friends Update - We're Open! > > While the Park may be closed due to the government shutdown, the Friends of > Minute Man remains hard at work behind the scenes! > > As a private nonprofit, we’re not affected by the shutdown, and we remain > dedicated to supporting Minute Man National Historical Park and its staff. > > Here’s how our work continues during this time: > Operations continue as usual. We can securely receive mail and donations at > the address below or online—making this a great time to renew or become a > member! > <https://dcgmki4ab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Hr5uDdkmfLS4e_XdmE7U5am-PT_LGxt3eJTgwRw-EcrFxQJyPyh1zdfOapa3c30ei26YI9MxGcr8c2H_0C46qYGKNo6urdyutrVQN93GAIGXb2QAPAvJ1JON3Li8xl-S5bvawdXDz70j35MJZSd_xd1gvLeDUFTDQsio0kBxGQlUPgm1euR-fcqFO7P7PydrYFZvZaZhOUH0ADuuBj1ucQ==&c=jbJogUjam8cW8pVpdbHb_GuF3IC56uSzjpCNR7Bgu-b6-hYq1u2CGA==&ch=RNvIEn9tXzxrjdmSkWwHWj0j08ZB4ye2tpS87nFtUrZZGQc4DtFAPQ==> > Programs are moving forward. We’re planning and supporting future events to > launch once the Park reopens. > Off-site engagement continues. See the photo above of our recent lecture at > Concord Park Senior Living. > Support for the Park remains strong. We’re actively advocating, fundraising, > and writing grants to benefit the Park and its mission. > > Please don’t hesitate to reach out to our Executive Director, Kathleen Fahey, > at [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> > with any questions. > > > Friends Visit the Gateway Arch > > Kathleen Fahey, Executive Director of the Friends of Minute Man, attended the > National Park Friends Alliance Conference this September at Gateway Arch > National Park in St. Louis, Missouri. > > The conference hosted hundreds of attendees committed to supporting our > beloved National Parks. Kathleen had the opportunity to attend sessions on > America 250, fundraising, governance, and community partnerships, and also > connected with other battlefield parks. > > September by the Numbers > > September was a busy month for the Friends of Minute Man! Thanks to your > support, we accomplished the following to benefit Minute Man National > Historical Park: > > 150 English gun flints purchased to support the popular musket-firing > demonstrations. > 110 lights acquired to make Halloween events a little brighter (and a little > less spooky). > 70 iris plants secured for the Buttrick Gardens, reinstating historic > varieties and colors. > 50 lbs of cannon powder obtained to support the artillery programs. > 30 books on the American Revolution added to the Park interpretation staff > library. > 4 yards of fabric procured for the historic clothing program. > 3 grants written to support preservation projects and programming at the Park. > 1 new 250th Anniversary coin designed featuring the North Bridge - sales > start soon! > > Thank you to our members and supporters - we couldn't do this without you! > > > Become a Member This Fall > > With the uncertainties of federal funding, we need your help more than ever. > > When you join or renew your membership with the Friends of Minute Man, you > ensure the Park has the resources it needs to share the story of our nation’s > founding and support the dedicated staff who bring history to life. > > Click here > <https://dcgmki4ab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Hr5uDdkmfLS4e_XdmE7U5am-PT_LGxt3eJTgwRw-EcrFxQJyPyh1zdfOapa3c30ei26YI9MxGcr8c2H_0C46qYGKNo6urdyutrVQN93GAIGXb2QAPAvJ1JON3Li8xl-S5bvawdXDz70j35MJZSd_xd1gvLeDUFTDQsio0kBxGQlUPgm1euR-fcqFO7P7PydrYFZvZaZhOUHwHJlRxqt5nw==&c=jbJogUjam8cW8pVpdbHb_GuF3IC56uSzjpCNR7Bgu-b6-hYq1u2CGA==&ch=RNvIEn9tXzxrjdmSkWwHWj0j08ZB4ye2tpS87nFtUrZZGQc4DtFAPQ==> > to become a member today. Thank you! > > Thank You > Sponsors, Donors, and Members > We could not do this work without you! > > > > Did you receive this email from a friend? 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