Towns

MA, USA

Hartwell Tavern

Tavern

Restored 18th-century tavern within Minute Man NHP. Living history demonstrations during summer months.

What Happened Here

Ephraim Hartwell operated this tavern in 1775. Located along Battle Road, it would have witnessed the running battles as the British retreated toward Boston.

Visiting Today

Address

Battle Road Trail, Lincoln, MA 01773

Hours

Seasonal; check NPS website

Admission

Free

Accessibility

Grounds accessible; historic building has steps.

Connected Events

Apr 1775
Paul Revere and William Dawes Warn Lexington

Paul Revere, Samuel Adams, John Hancock

Apr 1775
Hancock and Adams Warned at Clarke House

Paul Revere, Samuel Adams, Dorothy Quincy, John Hancock

Apr 1775
Captain Parker Musters the Militia

Captain John Parker, Jonas Parker

Apr 1775
Adams and Hancock Flee to Safety

Samuel Adams, Paul Revere, John Hancock

Apr 1775
Battle of Lexington

Captain John Parker, Jonas Parker, Prince Estabrook, Jonathan Harrington

Apr 1775
Lexington Depositions Collected

Captain John Parker, Jonas Parker