Realizing the Vision
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“Realizing the Vision: Minute Man National Historical Park Turns 50″ is a new exhibition at the National Heritage Museum in Lexington, MA. The exhibition includes approximately 40 photographs documenting the restoration of the historic Battle Road. The suburbs and businesses that were constructed around the Battle Road from the middle of the 1900s encroached upon and changed the face of this historic area. The half-century restoration project has returned the landscape to what it was like in 1775.
On Sunday, April 19th, Friends’ members and guests were treated to an evening reception and exhibit opening at the museum. Friends President Kathleen O’Connor welcomed the guests along with Minute Man NHP Superintendent Nancy Nelson. Lou Sideris, Chief of Planning and Communications at Minute Man NHP, who also coordinated the exhibit at the museum, also spoke briefly on the signifigance of the Park’s 50th anniversary and the 234th anniversary of April 19, 1775. Visitors were also entertained by a quartet from Middlesex County Volunteers Fife & Drum throughout the reception.
The National Heritage Museum is open to the public at no charge seven days a week, Monday through Saturdays from 10 – 4:30 and Sundays from 12-5. The National Heritage Museum is located at 33 Marrett Road, Lexington, MA.
Barrett Farm in Park – March 30, 2009
“Barrett Farm” Federal Legislation signed (2009 Omnibus Public Lands bill) to extend the Minute Man National Historical Park boundary to include Barrett Farm and surrounding properties. The passage of this bill now allows the Park to acquire Barrett Farm. (Save Our Heritage still owns the property).
Formal Announcement – Friday, April 17, 10:30 – 11:30+ am, Barrett Farm
Celebration Event — You are invited!
The Park, Save Our Heritage, Congresswoman Tsongas, and other dignitaries who have supported the Barrett Farm restoration project will gather at Barrett Farm to formally announce and celebrate the incorporation of Barrett Farm into the Park. The event will include speeches, music, refreshments, and re-enactors. Please come and share in the celebrations!
Open Houses at Barrett Farm
Sunday, April 19, 10am – 3pm
Monday, April 20, 10am – 3pm
Come see the new roof and other restoration progress. Our historic architect, local blacksmith, and timber framers will also be on hand.
Barrett Farm Exhibit at the Concord Public Library – Month of April
(glass cabinet by the Children’s Room & check-out counter) – see Barrett Farm history in photographs.
Volunteer Help Needed - Weekends of April 11-12 and during the week, April 15-17
Volunteers needed to help spruce up Barrett House & premises for the above events. Your help would be MOST appreciated!
Tasks include:
- Inside: thorough cleaning, lighting, and muster room ceiling removal
- Outside: raking, branch removal, tent area preparation, invasives removal, signage, safety barriers, etc.
- Setting up for the announcement and for the open houses
For more information, please contact:
Jim Cunningham
Barrett Farm Project Manager
jim@saveourheritage.com
Kati Winchell
SOH Projects Director
kati@saveourheritage.com