Patriots of Color – Scholar in the Park Program
One took a bullet on the Lexington Green on the first day of the American
Revolution. Another acquitted himself with such bravery at Bunker Hill that
no less than fourteen officers signed a petition saluting his heroism. A third fought in
both historic battles, then continued his service at engagements in White Plains and
Saratoga
174 LIBERTY ST.
CONCORD, MA 0742
978-318-7822
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Robert Morris
President
Concord
Jeanne Krieger
Vice President
Lexington
Austin Whitman
Treasurer
Arlington
Jennifer Voss
Secretary
Lexington
Jayne Gordon
Concord
Paul O'Shaughnessy
Lexington
Frances Sacco
Tyngsborough
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR
Elisabeth Lanjuin
Newton
PARK LIAISON
Nancy Nelson
Superintendent
Minute Man National
Historical Park
Prince Estabrook, Salem Poor and Peter Salem may not be household names,
but they belong to a unique fraternity – Patriots of Color – enslaved men and former
enslaved men who served with distinction in Massachusetts town militias, minute
man companies or the Continental Army.
At least 21 men of color from 11 Massachusetts towns were present on the battle road,
the 16-mile running battle from Concord to Boston on April 19, 1775.
Less than two months later, at least an additional 103 men of color fought at
Bunker Hill.
This year, the Friends of Minute Man National Park Patriot’s Day Appeal will be
raising funds to not only further research the stories of such patriots, but also to
memorialize them in a school teaching unit that will be made available at no cost to
teachers via the Park’s website.
Your generous contribution will enable us to fund a “Scholar in the Park” – a Boston
area teacher who will be hired to develop the teaching unit in conjunction with the
Park’s interpretation staff.
100% of funds raised in this appeal will be used on this
important education project
Friends of Minute Man National Park is dedicated to protecting and preserving
Minute Man National Historical Park and increasing the numbers of citizens exposed
to the values the Minute Men fought so valiantly to preserve.
You follow the news. You know of the budget cuts currently facing our National
Parks. Unfortunately, one of the areas that faces cutbacks is the funding of
educational outreach programs. Won’t you help us to do our small bit to reverse this
trend – especially on such an important and largely untold story?
If you are ready to help us educate future generations on this important slice of April
19th 1775, please support the Friends of Minute Man National Park by sending your
tax-deductible contribution of $25, $50, $100 or even more today to the 2013
Patriot’s Day Appeal, knowing that every dollar you contribute to this special
appeal will go directly to this education project.
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Please donate today!