Magnet #1152 - Minute Man National Historical ParkMassachusetts is one of those places with history lurking around every corner - our U.S. history. And I love it.
Seriously, I could probably spend months in this state and never run out of things to do, places to see, history to learn. One roadtrip, we managed to find Louisa May Alcott's house, drive near Walden pond, and drop by the Minute Man National Historical Park.
Ya'll know how I feel about walking where history took place, and North Bridge and the surrounding parkland is one of those places.
It was here, on April 19th, 1775, that the conflict between the British government and the colonists came to a head and according to Emerson's account, the first shots were fired and heard around the world.
Wow. I was totally gonna do the whole history lesson, but have I got something better. Someone's actually recorded the National Park Service ranger talk! Annnnd ya'll know I love my park rangers...
Part 1:
Minute Man National Park Battle Road Trail Walk Part 1 from Frank Breen on Vimeo.
Part 2:
Minute Man National Park Battle Road Trail Walk Part 2 from Frank Breen on Vimeo.
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