Bunker hill

The Battle of Bunker Hill, which was primarily fought on nearby Breed’s Hill, was the first major head-to-head battle of the American Revolution. Today you can still visit the legendary site, which is now completely surrounded by the city of Charlestown. But despite the passage of time, historic Charlestown and Americans from near and far...

– I can hear them. Their shrieks and cries reverberate against the stone walls. They are far enough away that their wails are less ear piercing than normal – I wince at them, but the noise alone is not enough to render me immobile (as I know it can in closer proximities). Occasionally, I hear…

Battle of Bunker Hill National Historic Site on Breed's Hill in Charlestown (Boston, Mass.) on the site of the Revolutionary War Battle. The monument was erected in 1842. The statue commemorates Colonel William Prescott, a colonial militia leader.

The most haunting image of old Bunker Hill’s final days depicts a fenced off Victorian mansion awaiting its doom with “progress” looming in the background in the form of the Downtown’s…

On June 17, 1775, one of the most important battles of the American Revolution, The Battle of Bunker Hill, took place and among the Continental Army was Peter Salem.

Explore 10 surprising facts about the American Revolution’s first major battle, the Battle of Bunker Hill.

Learn about Bunker Hill Monument in Boston with our complete information guide featuring historical facts, map, pictures, and things to do nearby.