History at Sunset: Taking the High Ground

Schedule

Thu Jun 18 2026 at 05:30 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Charlestown Navy Yard Visitor Center | Boston, MA

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About this Event

Follow the route British troops took in attacking the colonial defenses of Charlestown during the Battle of Bunker Hill. This 90-minute guided tour of the Bunker Hill battlefield will use notable modern landmarks to pinpoint the locations of battle positions. Learn about the battle, its immediate aftermath and far-reaching global consequences.


The tour will cover approximately 1.5 miles through the Charlestown neighborhood over uneven surfaces and up moderate hills.

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Charlestown Navy Yard Visitor Center, 5 1st Avenue, Boston, United States

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