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Dec 18, 2023 · The Battle of Bunker Hill (17 June 1775) was a major engagement in the initial phase of the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783), fought primarily on Breed's Hill in Charlestown, Massachusetts. The colonial troops successfully defended Breed's Hill against two British attacks, but ultimately retreated after a third assault.
About Bunker Hill. On June 17, 1775, New England soldiers faced the British army for the first time in a pitched battle. Popularly known as "The Battle of Bunker Hill," bloody fighting took place throughout a hilly landscape of fenced pastures that were situated across the Charles River from Boston.
British grenadiers at the Battle of Bunker Hill, painting by Edward Percy Moran, 1909. Battle of Bunker Hill, also known as Battle of Breed’s Hill, (June 17, 1775) First major battle of the American Revolution. Within two months after the Battles of Lexington and Concord, more than 15,000 colonial troops assembled near Boston to prevent the ...
Bunker Hill Monument. Following in the immediate aftermath of Lexington and Concord, the misnamed Battle of Bunker Hill proved that, despite their unprofessional nature, the American colonists could go toe to toe with the regulars of the British Army. The British could only dislodge the Patriots from their fortified position after three ...
Charlestown, Massachusetts. Bunker Hill | June 17, 1775 (April 2021) American Battlefield Trust. The day after George Washington’s appointment to command the Continental Army, the American and British forces engaged in one of the bloodiest battles of the Revolutionary War. Washington was still in Philadelphia preparing for his journey to ...
May 21, 2024 · The Bunker Hill Museum’s exhibits and dioramas tell the stories of the Battle of Bunker Hill, the construction of the Monument, and the history of the Charlestown Neighborhood. The musem is housed in the old Charlestown branch of the Boston Public Library. For information on museum hours, please see the Bunker Hill Monument page.
The Bunker Hill Monument is a major commemorative obelisk, memorializing a key battle during the outset of the Revolutionary War. Climb (no elevator) the monument's 294 steps to the top for a spectacular view. Visit the nearby Bunker Hill Museum for exhibits about the battle, the building of the monument, and the history of the Charlestown ...
