Last updated: August 11, 2026
Thing to Do
Visit Hartwell Tavern
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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.
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
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!
During the summer National Park Service staff will conduct historic weapons demonstrations on specific days. Check the event calendar for more details.
During the summer National Park Service staff will conduct historic weapons demonstrations on specific days. Check the event calendar for more details.
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 is open during the summer and fall. Please check our event calendar for more details.
Time of Day
Day
Hartwell Tavern is open 10:00 am until 4:30 pm on select days. Please check our event calendar for more details.
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.
Hartwell Tavern Visitor Information
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Take a virtual tour of Hartwell Tavern! Remember to visit us in person to see this historic structure come to life!
Learn more about the history of Hartwell Tavern and the fighting on April 19, 1775.
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