A wooden house sits in an open grassy field. Three people in colonial clothing press cider in front.
5-90 Minutes

Visit Hartwell Tavern

Minute Man National Historical Park

Hartwell Tavern is a restored 18th century home located along the Battle Road in Minute Man National Historical Park. Hartwell Tavern is open in June and July 2025 Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday. August 2025 hours will be announced soon!

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.

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Duration

5-90 Minutes

Fees Apply

No

Seasons

Summer, Fall

Time of Day

Day

Accessibility

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.

Pets

No — Pets are not allowed inside Hartwell Tavern. Pets are allowed outside the house.

Reservations

No

Location

Hartwell Tavern: Park at 112 North Great Road, Lincoln, MA follow path to Tavern.

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