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Captain William Smith House

This building was the home of the captain of the Lincoln Minutemen, William Smith, who led his men at the Lexington Green on April 19, 1775.

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126 North Great Road Lincoln, MA 01773
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Upcoming Events

Several Colonial Revolutionary War militiamen stand in a line with muskets.
Tour | Oct 4 - 29, 2026
The Minute Men: Neighbors in Arms
Concord , MA
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...
A park ranger stands in front of a towering stone monument pointing as visitors stand around.
Tour | Oct 7 - 16, 2026
Concord's North Bridge: History and Memory
Concord , MA
At 11:00 a.m. meet a Park Ranger at the benches by the North Bridge for this daily 30 minute program. Learn about the momentous battle at Concord’s North Bridge, where the British Army suffered its...
People in colonial clothing mingle with modern visitors in a field with trees in autumn color
Event | Oct 10, 2026
Preparing for Winter, Preparing for War!
Concord , MA
October 10 & 11Hartwell Tavern10:00 am – 4:30 pm Autumn in Colonial New England was a time of change and transition when many gathered to share the fruits of summer labor and prepare for the coming...
A historic wooden house in a field with people dressed in colonial clothing outside, and a cider pre
Event | Oct 10 - 24, 2026
Cider making at Hartwell Tavern
Concord , MA
Pressing apples into cider was an imporant seasonal task in colonial Massachusetts. Join park volunteers at Hartwell Tavern and see the process in action! This program is co-sponsored by the Friends...
People in colonial clothing mingle with modern visitors in a field with trees in autumn color
Event | Oct 11, 2026
Preparing for Winter, Preparing for War!
Concord , MA
October 11Hartwell Tavern9:30 am – 4:30 pm Autumn in Colonial New England was a time of change and transition when many gathered to share the fruits of summer labor and prepare for the coming winter...
A painting of the North Bridge battle with a long column of minute men firing at British soldiers
Event | Oct 17, 2026
Archaeology Day
Concord , MA
"THAT BELONGS IN A MUSEUM!" ~ Indiana Jones Join us in celebrating National Archaeology Month on October 17 at the North Bridge Visitor Center! To mark the occasion Minute Man is excited to unveil a...

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