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 and the British Empire in the American Revolutionary War.

Jul 26, 2024 · Commemorates the Battle of Bunker Hill. National Historic Landmark; Freedom Trail Site; Part of Boston National Historical Park. 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 money to complete the construction of the Monument.

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 Breed's Hill.

Jul 26, 2024 · The Bunker Hill Monument was the largest obelisk in North America until the completion of the Washington Monument in 1888. The Washington Monument is more than twice as tall as the Bunker Hill Monument.

The Bunker Hill Monument was the nation’s tallest memorial prior to the construction of the Washington Monument. It is also the first public obelisk in the country. For a bird’s-eye-view of Charlestown and Boston , climb the 294-step spiral staircase …

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 their ground and inflicted heavy casualties on the British until their gunpowder ran low and they were forced to retreat.

Feb 3, 2025 · The Bunker Hill Museum is at 43 Monument Square at the base of the Hill and is a great little museum. The museum is part of the Boston National Historical Park, thus it is free to visit! It is open every day from 10 am - 5 pm, except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and …

May 26, 2024 · The Bunker Hill Monument, a towering obelisk rising 221 feet (67 meters) above the Charlestown neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, stands as a testament to the bravery and sacrifice of American colonial forces during the early stages of the Revolutionary War.

Nov 2, 2022 · Visiting Bunker Hill Monument in Boston. 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 Bunker Hill is impressive, particularly when …

The cornerstone of the Bunker Hill monument was laid in 1825 by Revolutionary War hero Marquis De Lafayette on the 50 th anniversary of the battle. The 221-foot granite obelisk, would not be completed until 1842. Located across from the …