Bunker Hill - U.S. National Park Service
The ambitious project to construct a 221-foot tall obelisk built entirely from quarried granite took over seventeen years to complete. Dedicated in 1843, the Monument stands prominently atop …
Bunker Hill Monument - Wikipedia
The Bunker Hill Monument is a monument erected at the site of the Battle of Bunker Hill in Boston, Massachusetts, which was among the first major battles between the United Colonies …
Bunker Hill Monument - U.S. National Park Service
Jul 26, 2024 · Dedicated in 1843, this 221-foot obelisk commemorates the Revolution's first major battle. Members of the Bunker Hill Monument Association (BHMA) spent decades raising …
Remembering Revolution: Bunker Hill Monument - U.S.
Apr 3, 2023 · Dive into the history and memory of the Battle of Bunker Hill through this audio tour. This self-guided audio tour is also available on the free NPS app! You can download this tour …
Bunker Hill Monument | The Freedom Trail
It took a force of 3,000 Redcoats three assaults to dislodge the Colonial Militia from a hastily constructed redoubt atop Breed’s Hill in Charlestown. While technically a British victory, the …
Bunker Hill Monument - History and Facts | History Hit
Feb 9, 2021 · The Bunker Hill Monument is a memorial of the Battle of Bunker Hill, which took place on 17 June 1775 between the British army and the militias of Massachusetts, …
Bunker Hill Monument In Boston | Tourist Information Guide
The Bunker Hill Monument, located in Charlestown, Massachusetts, is a towering structure that stands as a symbol of American freedom and independence. It commemorates the Battle of …
Bunker Hill Battle Monument - American Battlefield Trust
On June 17, 1775, approximately 1,500 rebellious American colonists defended a fortified redoubt on Breed’s Hill, outside Boston, against attacks by 2,400 British soldiers. The colonists held …
Guide to Visiting the Bunker Hill Monument and Historic …
Nov 2, 2022 · Bunker Hill is an essential part of a Revolutionary War road trip, along with the Boston Harbor, Valley Forge, and Saratoga National Historical Park. The statue out front of …
Battle of Bunker Hill: Monument & Breed’s Hill | HISTORY
Nov 9, 2009 · The Battle of Bunker Hill was a deadly battle atop Breed’s Hill and Bunker Hill in colonial Boston. A victory for the British, it also renewed Americans’ confidence.