Reunion 2026
(last updated on 6/13/2026)
(last updated on 6/13/2026)
The 89th Annual Reunion of the Hartwells of America.
All those with, related to or interested in the surname Hartwell are welcome to attend!
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Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 10:00am to 2:00pm (all times EDT)
Trinitarian Episcopal Church, 81 Elm St., Concord, Massachusetts or by Zoom *
10:00am - refreshments, socializing, archive viewing, giveaways, genealogy assistance, items for sale
11:30am - lunch: pre-order for delivery or BYO * 12:00pm - business meeting * 12:30pm - Program: The Hartwells of Lincoln, Massachusetts, by Don Hafner 1:45pm - group photo 2:30pm - optional "field trip" to the Hartwell Tavern, Minute Man National Historic Park, Lincoln, Massachusetts * Remote attendance via Zoom |
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Registration:
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Let us know if you would like to attend in person (indicate lunch option) or via Zoom (to be sent a link). Please fill out one form per attendee.
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As of 6/13/26 we have 31 registered to attend in person and 13 on Zoom.
More about the Program
Our featured speaker will be Don Hafner. He will present on the Hartwells of Lincoln, Massachusetts, featuring stories about the adult children of Ephraim4 (Samuel3-2, William1) and Elizabeth Hartwell of Lincoln, and the way their lives reflected the social and economic changes surging during the period just before and during the American Revolution.
Donald Hafner is a retired Professor of Political Science at Boston College, where he taught courses in international politics, American foreign policy, and national security and arms control policy. He has written widely about the history of the town of Lincoln, Massachusetts, in the 18th century. His books include William Smith, Captain: Life and Death of a Soldier of the American Revolution, a biography of the brother of Abigail Adams, and Tales of the Battle Road, April 19, 1775. His most recent book is Entangled Lives, Black and White —The Black Community, Enslaved and Free, in 18th Century Lincoln. Don is a member of the Lincoln Minute Men and serves on boards of the Lincoln Historical Society and The Friends of Minute Man National Park. He has served for many years as a volunteer and historical interpreter at Minute Man National Historical Park.
Donald Hafner is a retired Professor of Political Science at Boston College, where he taught courses in international politics, American foreign policy, and national security and arms control policy. He has written widely about the history of the town of Lincoln, Massachusetts, in the 18th century. His books include William Smith, Captain: Life and Death of a Soldier of the American Revolution, a biography of the brother of Abigail Adams, and Tales of the Battle Road, April 19, 1775. His most recent book is Entangled Lives, Black and White —The Black Community, Enslaved and Free, in 18th Century Lincoln. Don is a member of the Lincoln Minute Men and serves on boards of the Lincoln Historical Society and The Friends of Minute Man National Park. He has served for many years as a volunteer and historical interpreter at Minute Man National Historical Park.
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Directions to Church:
81 Elm St, Concord, MA Parking: small Church parking lot on River St, or along River St, Elm St or Main St (Rte. 62).
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Directions to Hartwell Tavern:
35 Virginia Rd (Rte. 2A), Lincoln, MA 9-10 minute drive from Church - large parking lot.
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2026 Hartwells of America Newsletter
