Written by By Thompson Dasher, Park Ranger at Minute Man National Historical Park

The five senses have long played a crucial role in how people perceive the world around them. You may remember your own visit to Minute Man NHP from the cool breeze by the Concord River, the smell of pine needles on Fiske Hill, or possibly the sound of a musket firing demonstration at Hartwell Tavern. These sensory memories help define our experiences, and are likely what we will share when recounting them to others. . . Read more.

Image by Laurie Semple McCarthy.

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Neither rain, nor snow, nor sleet, nor hail keeps our intrepid volunteers from taking care of the grounds at Minute Man National Historical Park! Landscape volunteers meet weekly with park staff to care for the Buttrick Gardens, remove invasive plants, and assist with livestock. Believe it or not, they tend to meet all year long, depending on the weather.

In the picture above, the volunteer crew was working on removing invasive plants in late November when they were surprised by a quick hail storm. But don't worry, nobody was harmed as the hail was described by Ada Fox, Minute Man's Biological Science Technician, as "small, soft snowballs."

Are you looking to get outside this winter? Consider joining the volunteer landscape crew; please contact Kiah Walker, Minute Man's biologist at kiah_walker@nps.gov for more information.

Image by Kiah Walker, Biologist at Minute Man National Historical Park.

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Holiday Celebrations at the Longfellow House

Stroll the halls of the Longfellow House in Cambridge, MA on Friday, December 16 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The house will be decorated in period style and feature special seasonal objects from the site's museum collection. Pick up "take-and-make" crafts and treats for the whole family, and stop by the outdoor selfie station. Free; no reservations required, last entrance to the house is at 7:30 p.m. Click here for more information.

American Heritage Chocolate Historic Fudge Recipe

Need a special dessert for the holidays? Try this delicious historic fudge recipe, a charming take on a classic from the New York Historical Society and American Heritage Chocolate. Click here for the recipe.

REV250 Podcast: Relics of the Boston Tea Party with J. L. Bell

Museums and historical societies all across the nation hold artifacts related to the American Revolution and the cause of American Independence. J.L. Bell, who maintains a blog on Boston in the Revolution, tells us about vials of tea found in museums throughout New England. Click here to listen.