Visit Hartwell Tavern (U.S. National Park Service)

A wooden house sits in an open grassy field. Three people in colonial clothing press cider in front. — Hartwell Tavern
NPS Photo

Hartwell Tavern will be open on select dates in June - October

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.

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.

Pets are not allowed inside Hartwell Tavern. Pets are allowed outside the house.

Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.

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.

Hartwell Tavern open until July 21, 2024.

This site will be closed for trail improvement work. July 22, 2024 - early September, 2024.

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 .

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.

Essential Visitor Information

Parking

Parking Lot

Hartwell Tavern parking lot

95 total spaces
3 oversized spaces
42.451185, -71.292224

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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