Several Colonial Revolutionary War militiamen stand in a line with muskets.

The Minute Men: Neighbors in Arms

Minute Man National Historical Park

  • Every week on Saturday at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM from June 22, 2024 to June 28, 2024
  • Free

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.  Note there will be no firing demonstration on Sunday September 25. The ranger talk will take place. 

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Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

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.

Latitude and Longitude 42.451185, -71.292224

Schedule

Days:

Every week on Saturday

Dates:

June 22, 2024 to June 28, 2024

Time:

11:00 AM, 2:00 PM

Duration:

30 minutes

30 Minute Program

Event Type

  • Guided Tour
  • Living History
  • Talk
Tags: minute man national historical park, militia men, american revolution, hartwell tavern, battlefield, historic house, living history