Last updated: November 5, 2024
Thing to Do
Visit Hartwell Tavern
Hartwell Tavern is closed and will reopen in 2025.
Hartwell Tavern is a restored 18th century home located along the Battle Road in Minute Man National Historical Park. The tavern sits on a beautifully restored section of the battlefield and is the heart of our Living History operations at Minute Man. The grounds around Hartwell remain open sunrise to sunset.
Living History at Hartwell Tavern: If you visit during the operational season, you will have an opportunity to explore the interior of Hartwell Tavern and talk with interpreters dressed in eighteenth century attire. Learn about the experiences of the Hartwell Family on April 19, 1775 or talk about popular drinks consumed in the 18th tavern room!
During the summer and fall National Park Service staff will also conduct musket firing demonstrations outside the tavern.
Park at 112 North Great Road, Lincoln, MA, walk dirt path 1/4 mile north to Tavern.
Hartwell Tavern is a restored 18th century home located along the Battle Road in Minute Man National Historical Park. The tavern sits on a beautifully restored section of the battlefield and is the heart of our Living History operations at Minute Man. The grounds around Hartwell remain open sunrise to sunset.
Living History at Hartwell Tavern: If you visit during the operational season, you will have an opportunity to explore the interior of Hartwell Tavern and talk with interpreters dressed in eighteenth century attire. Learn about the experiences of the Hartwell Family on April 19, 1775 or talk about popular drinks consumed in the 18th tavern room!
During the summer and fall National Park Service staff will also conduct musket firing demonstrations outside the tavern.
Park at 112 North Great Road, Lincoln, MA, walk dirt path 1/4 mile north to Tavern.
Details
Duration
5-90 Minutes
Open Thursday- Saturday 10:00am - 4:30 pm until July 21, 2024.
This site will be closed for trail improvement work. July 22, 2024 - early September, 2024
Ranger Programs
"Enemies to their country" Ranger talk Fridays at 11:00 am
Musket Firing Demonstrations
This site will be closed for trail improvement work. July 22, 2024 - early September, 2024
Ranger Programs
"Enemies to their country" Ranger talk Fridays at 11:00 am
Musket Firing Demonstrations
- Fridays at 2:00 pm
- Saturdays at 11:00 am & 2:00 pm
Activity
Living History
If you visit during the operational season, you will have an opportunity to explore the interior of Hartwell Tavern and talk to costumed interpreters about a variety of topics. Learn about the experiences of the Hartwell Family on April 19, 1775 or talk about popular drinks consumed in the 18th tavern room!
Building interior closed for winter.
During the summer National Park Service staff will also conduct historic weapons demonstrations in the paddock outside the tavern.
Building interior closed for winter.
During the summer National Park Service staff will also conduct historic weapons demonstrations in the paddock outside the tavern.
Pets Allowed
No
Pets are not allowed inside Hartwell Tavern. Pets are allowed outside the house.
Activity Fee
No
Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.
Location
Hartwell Tavern: Park at 112 North Great Road, Lincoln, MA follow path to Tavern.
The parking lot for Hartwell Tavern is located on Rt 2A approximately 1 mile east of Minute Man Visitor Center. From the parking lot, walk approximatly 1/4th mile north onto the Battle Road Trail where you will find the tavern building situated at a historic crossroads.
Reservations
No
Season
Summer, Fall
Hartwell Tavern open until July 21, 2024.
This site will be closed for trail improvement work. July 22, 2024 - early September, 2024.
This site will be closed for trail improvement work. July 22, 2024 - early September, 2024.
Time of Day
Day
Hartwell Tavern open until July 21, 2024. Friday & Saturday, 10:00 am - 4:30 pm. The grounds are open sunrise to sunset
This site will be closed for trail improvement work July 22, 2024 - early September, 2024 .
This site will be closed for trail improvement work July 22, 2024 - early September, 2024 .
Accessibility Information
The Hartwell Tavern area is on the Battle Road Trail which is wheelchair accessible. The tavern itself, however, being nearly 290 years old, is not.
Trained Service Animals are allowed within the house.
Trained Service Animals are allowed within the house.
Essential Visitor Information
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Parking
Parking Lot
Hartwell Tavern parking lot
- 95 total spaces
- 3 oversized spaces
- 42.451185, -71.292224
This parking lot is located at 112 North Great Road, Lincoln MA 01773. Continue on Rt 2A approximately 1 mile west of Minute Man Visitor Center. Access to Hartwell Tavern, William Smith House and Battle Road Trail
Amenities
- Accessible Lot
- Yes
- Number of ADA-designated spaces
- 4
- Number of ADA van-accessible spaces
- 4
- Number of ADA step-free spaces
- 0
- Total number of spaces
- 95
- Number of oversize vehicle spaces
- 3
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Take a Digital Tour
Take a virtual tour of Hartwell Tavern! Remember to visit us in person to see this historic structure come to life!
History of Hartwell Tavern
Learn more about the history of Hartwell Tavern and the fighting on April 19, 1775.
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