The Trustees

Happy 4th of July from The Trustees of Reservations! ⭐

250 years of independence calls for more than sparklers, it calls for a walk through the very landscapes that watched it all happen. From the fields near the Old Manse, where the shot heard round the world wasn't far off, to scenic trails and beaches all across Massachusetts, our special places have quite the front row seat to American history.

However you're celebrating this Semiquincentennial summer, we hope it includes a little time outside. Wishing you a joyful and safe Independence Day!

📷: The Old Manse, Concord – credit: Nadia Peattie

| [Description: A photo of militia reenactors marching over the North Bridge by the Old Manse in Concord, MA.]