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Minute Man National Historical ParkHartwell Tavern, Lincoln MA.
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Minute Man National Historical Park
Operating Hours & Seasons

Operating Hours & Seasons
The grounds of Minute Man National Historical Park are open sunrise to sunset. Parking lot gates close promptly at sunset.

NORTH BRIDGE VISITOR CENTER: 174 Liberty St. Concord MA. 10742
Winter hours: Daily, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Closed for renovation March 25 - March 29.
Open Daily, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. March 30 - November 1, 2009
Open Daily, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00, November 2 - 29, 2009 (Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day)
reduced hours for winter
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MINUTE MAN VISITOR CENTER: 250 North Great Road, Lincoln MA.
Closed for the winter
Open Daily, 9:00 - 5:00, March 25 - November 1, 2009
Open Daily, 9:00 - 4:00 November 2 - 29 (closed Thanksgiving)
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HARTWELL TAVERN:
Closed for the winter
Open Daily, 9:30 - 5:30, May 23 - November 1, 2009 (will close at 4:30 on November 1)
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THE WAYSIDE:
Closed for the winter
Open by guided tour only, Wednesday - Sunday, May 23 - November 1,2009
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CONTACT THE PARK HEADQUARTERS: (978) 369-6993

Whaling vessels in New Bedford harbor  

Did You Know?
In 1857, at the height of whaling, there were a total of 329 whaling vessels in New Bedford's fleet which employed roughly 10,000 men.

Last Updated: February 18, 2009 at 16:11 EST