NEW YORK — As the U.S. marks the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill, it might take a moment — or more — to remember why. Start with the very name. “There's something percussive about it: ...
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PRESCOTT SCHOOL, NAMED FOR TWO HEROES FROM THE BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL, ARE ON A FIELD TRIP TO THE GARDENS FOR CHARLESTOWN ARE ONLY A TEN MINUTE WALK AWAY. GARDENS FOR CHARLESTOWN IS A PILLAR IN THE ...
BOSTON’S ICONIC LANDMARK COMPLETED IN 1842, HAS BEEN AROUND SO LONG SOME LOCALS MAY TAKE IT FOR GRANTED, BUT THIS 221FT OBELISK, WHICH PREDATES THE WASHINGTON MONUMENT BY MORE THAN 40 YEARS, WAS ...
John Trumball's The Death of General Warren at the Battle of Bunker's Hill, 17 June, 1775. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston The last stop on Boston’s Freedom Trail is a shrine to the fog of war. “Breed’s ...
Judy Madeiros, 76, has attended the Bunker Hill Parade for as long as she can remember — and for her, the novelty has never worn off. “I love American history, especially Charlestown history,” said ...
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