Event
The Minute Men: Neighbors in Arms
Fee:
Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 42.451185, -71.292224
The program takes place at the Hartwell Tavern which is located on the Battle Road Trail in Lincoln. The parking area is off of Rt.2A, approximately 1.5 miles west of the I-95/Rt128 ramp.
Dates & Times
Date:
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Time:
11:00 AM, 2:00 PM
Duration:
30 minutes
Type of Event
Guided Tour
Living History
Talk
30 Minute Program
Description
What did it mean to be a minute man in 1775? How were they trained and armed? Join a park ranger at the historic Hartwell Tavern in Lincoln MA, where John and Isaac Hartwell, two minute men from the town of Lincoln, lived. Discover the motivations and realities faced by those who volunteered to be “ready at a minute’s warning.” This program includes a musket firing demonstration. Visitors with hearing concerns should exercise caution.
More information
Reservation or Registration: No
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