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Visit Hartwell Tavern

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

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Building interior closed for winter. The park grounds remain open. 

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 to interpreters dressed in eighteenth century attire, 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 also conduct musket firing demonstrations in the paddock outside the tavern.

 
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Building Interior closed for winter. The park grounds remain open. 
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. 
Reservations
No
Hartwell Tavern is closed during the winter. Building will reopen in Sping 2023. 
Hartwell Tavern is closed during the winter. Building will reopen in Sping 2023. 
Accessibility Information
The Hartell 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.

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A wooden colonial house sits along a dirt road surrounded by trees and stone walls.

Take a Digital Tour

Take a virtual tour of Hartwell Tavern! Remember to visit us in person to see this historic structure come to life!

A wooden colonial house in the background. A formation of colonial militia soldiers marches in front

History of Hartwell Tavern

Learn more about the history of Hartwell Tavern and the fighting on April 19, 1775.

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Last updated: November 14, 2022