In March 2009, Congress passed legislation to add Barrett's Farm to Minute Man National Historical Park.Legislation passes to add Barrett's Farm to Minute Man National Park , Concord Journal, March 25, 2009. In August 2012, the National Park Service obtained ownership of the Barrett House and surrounding 3.4 acres from Save Our Heritage. In October, 2012 Minute Man National Historical Park and Save Our Heritage hosted a celebration of completion of the restoration and transfer of ownership of the Col. James Barrett House to the Minute Man Park. Congresswoman Niki Tsongas helped make Barrett's Farm part of the national park system and spoke at the event.Minute Man National Park news announcement, October 2012.
