Last updated: January 24, 2024
Thing to Do
Junior Ranger Activity at Minute Man NHP
Richard Cheek
We welcome interest in Minute Man National Historical Park’s Junior Ranger Program. It is a seasonal program run in the park annually from May 7 to October 31st.
The Junior Ranger program at Minute Man was designed as an in-person experience for Junior Rangers and their families to complete onsite. As a result, booklets are only available at the park; we are unable to mail them.
Junior Ranger badges are only available in the park, and we are unable to honor any requests to mail them, so be sure to complete the activities before you leave the park to be eligible for a badge.
Pick up a Junior Ranger booklet to guide your exploration of the park at Minute Man Visitor Center in Lexington or North Bridge Visitor Center in Concord. Complete the activities as you visit different sites in the park. Before you leave, show your work to a park ranger at either visitor center to get your Junior Ranger badge!
The Junior Ranger program at Minute Man was designed as an in-person experience for Junior Rangers and their families to complete onsite. As a result, booklets are only available at the park; we are unable to mail them.
Junior Ranger badges are only available in the park, and we are unable to honor any requests to mail them, so be sure to complete the activities before you leave the park to be eligible for a badge.
Pick up a Junior Ranger booklet to guide your exploration of the park at Minute Man Visitor Center in Lexington or North Bridge Visitor Center in Concord. Complete the activities as you visit different sites in the park. Before you leave, show your work to a park ranger at either visitor center to get your Junior Ranger badge!
Details
Duration
1-4 Hours
Activity
Junior Ranger Program
Pick up a Junior Ranger booklet to guide your exploration of the park at Minute Man Visitor Center in Lexington or North Bridge Visitor Center in Concord. Complete the activities as you visit different sites in the park. Before you leave, show your work to a park ranger at either visitor center to get your Junior Ranger badge!
Age(s)
8-11
Pets Allowed
Yes with Restrictions
- Pets are not allowed in park buildings
- Pets must be leashed and under control at all times
- Leash must not exceed 6' in length
- Pet waste must be bagged and removed from the park. Do not leave it behind to retreive later. Keep the bag with you and take it home with you. There are no trash facilities in the park.
Activity Fee
No
Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.
Reservations
No
Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
The Junior Ranger booklets are only available when the park visitor centers are open in the spring, summer and fall. They are closed in winter. For more information Operating Hours & Seasons - Minute Man National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)
Time of Day
Day
Park visitor centers are open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Seasonally from May until October 31st. For more information Operating Hours & Seasons - Minute Man National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)
Park grounds are open sunrise to sunset daily.
Park grounds are open sunrise to sunset daily.
Accessibility Information
- The Minute Man Visitor Center and North Bridge Visitor Center are accessible to wheelchairs.
- Accessible parking and restrooms are also available across Minute Man. Individuals with mobility impairments wishing to tour Hartwell Tavern, Smith House, and Whittemore House should discuss accommodation available with rangers at the Minute Man Visitor Center.
- While exploring the park there are many sections of paved and non-paved trail accessible to those with limited mobility. There are various locations that can be narrow, uneven, or difficult to navigate. Areas such as Fiske Hill feature steps, steep inclines, and unpaved trails.