Bunker Hill Monument
| Hours: | Hours Vary see below |
| Ages: | Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults |
| In/Outdoor: | Outdoor |
| Cost: | Free |
| Category: | Historic Landmarks |
The Bunker Hill Monument commemorates the Battle of Bunker Hill. It's been open to the public since 1842. Visitors will find a welcome center behind the base where park rangers share the story behind the monument.Take the challenge and climb the 294 steps to the top of the granite obelisk. The passage consists of one spiral staircase that goes all the way up to the top. There is only one way up, and one way down.
Battle History:
'Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes!' This famous order, which legend attributes to Colonel William Prescott, has come to symbolize the determination of the ill-equipped colonists facing the powerful British Army during the famous battle fought on this site on June 17, 1775.
The battle is popularly known as 'The Battle of Bunker Hill' although most of the fighting actually took place on Breed's Hill, the site of the existing monument and exhibit lodge. Today, a 221-foot granite obelisk marks the site of the first major battle of the American Revolution.
The Battle of Bunker Hill: A Turning Point in American History
The Battle of Bunker Hill took place on June 17, 1775, and stands as one of the most significant early battles of the American Revolutionary War.
Although the battle was technically a British victory, it proved that the colonial militia could stand up to the well-trained British troops—boosting the morale of the American forces. Interestingly, most of the fighting actually occurred on nearby Breed’s Hill in Charlestown, MA, making the site a key landmark in Revolutionary War history.
Today, visitors can explore the Bunker Hill Monument and Bunker Hill Museum, both of which commemorate this pivotal event. If you’re wondering when the Battle of Bunker Hill was or looking to learn more about Revolutionary War sites in the Boston area, Charlestown is a must-visit destination.
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| HOURS | ↑ top |
The monument is open to climb from 9:00am to 4:30pm daily. Visitor lodge and exhibits open daily, 9:00am - 5:00pm except on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
| WEBSITE | ↑ top |
www.nps.gov/bost/historyculture/bhm.htm
| LOCATION | ↑ top |
Monument Avenue, Charlestown, MA map
Phone: (617) 242-5641
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