At Minute Man National Historical Park the story of the opening battle of the Revolution is told through the painstakingly restored and preserved battle sites, landscapes and structures associated with April 19, 1775. The Wayside: Home of Authors bears witness to how the spirit of the American Revolution lives on through the writings of the Concord authors. Park staff and a dedicated community of volunteers with wide-ranging areas of knowledge and expertise bring this history to life with special programs, lectures and living history events.