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Bunker Hill

A proving ground for the Patriot cause, the infamous Battle of Bunker Hill was the first pitched battle between New England soldiers and the British. Although the British claimed the field, some 1,000 British soldiers and Marines were wounded or killed in action.

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Monument Sq Charlestown, MA 02129
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Upcoming Events

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Virtual Event | Oct 7, 2026
Virtual Talk with Old North Church: The Sea Captain’s Wife: A True Story of Mutiny, Love and Adventure
Charlestown, MA
Join us on Zoom to learn about the harrowing adventure of Old North congregant Mary Ann Patten, the first female captain of a merchant ship. The New York Times bestselling author Tilar J. Mazzeo will...
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Tour | Oct 8, 2026
History at Sunset Walking Tour: Pirate or Patriot?
Charlestown, MA
Join a National Park Service Ranger as they share Boston’s diverse history through unique guided tours. Pirate or Patriot? July 2 & October 8 Did you know that colonial Boston was a hub of activity...
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Event | Oct 9, 2026
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow: A Musical Reading at Old North Church
Charlestown, MA
Experience a hauntingly beautiful autumn night at the Old North Church with a musical reading of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Step into the shadows of history at Boston’s oldest church as the...
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Event | Oct 9, 2026
Film Showing: "Up and Down the River"
Charlestown, MA
Join the National Park Service Rangers at the Bunker Hill Museum for a free public screening of the Mohegan Tribe’s historical film Up and Down the River. Spanning the colonial and American...
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Event | Oct 10, 2026
Captain Amasa Soper’s Company at The Paul Revere House
Charlestown, MA
Costumed members of this Revolutionary War reenactment group take on the roles of farmers,printers, and tailors who volunteered to defend Boston harbor after the siege of the city ended in1776.
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Event | Oct 10, 2026
Film Showing: "Up and Down the River"
Charlestown, MA
Join the National Park Service Rangers at the Bunker Hill Museum for a free public screening of the Mohegan Tribe’s historical film Up and Down the River. Spanning the colonial and American...

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We invite you to visit the preserved locations along the Liberty Trail and to immerse
yourself in the extraordinary events that determined the fate of a nation.

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