The Friends of Minute Man and Minute Man National Historical Park were honored to work with the Goodman family to place two memorial trees at the Park in memory of their parents.
Harry and Dorothy Goodman moved to the area to be closer to family, and their daughter Nancy notes that they “loved the beauty of Lincoln, neighboring towns, and Minute Man National Historical Park.” The couple is memorialized with a tulip tree and a sugar maple, both planted on the hillside overlooking the North Bridge.
Honoring a loved one with a memorial tree is a meaningful way to create a living legacy while helping preserve the beauty of Minute Man National Historical Park. If you are interested in commemorating a family member or friend with a memorial tree, we invite you to contact Kathleen Fahey at director@friendsofminuteman.org to learn more about this special opportunity.
Image above: Sugar maple planted in memory of Harry Goodman (1926–2024). Image below: Tulip tree planted in memory of Dorothy Goodman (1930–2026). Planted on the hillside overlooking the North Bridge, the two trees stand within sight of one another as a lasting tribute.
Our sincere thanks to the Goodman family for sharing the memories below of Harry and Dorothy that inspired this beautiful tribute.
Harry Goodman
Born 5/18/1926 in Munich, Germany
Fled to the US in 1938. His parents and sister were killed by the Nazis, and he was raised by relatives in Nashville, TN. He met my mom in St Louis, MO, and they married in NY in 1952, where they lived till moving to the Commons in Lincoln, MA, in 2010. He owned and operated several manufacturing businesses, working into his 80s. He died at 98 on December 17, 2024.
Dorothy Goodman
Born on 9/1/1930 in Brooklyn, NY.
Studied at Washington University in St Louis, MO, to become a social worker. She worked with foster children and facilitated international adoptions. A wonderful mom, friend to many, and a committed hospital volunteer for several decades. She died on January 26, 2026, at 95 years old.