Bunker Hill MonumentToday, the city of Boston has swallowed up most of the battlefield, but the famous monument, a 221-foot obelisk and a statue of Patriot commander William Prescott, remains.
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The National Park Service took control of the monument in 1976 when it became a part of the Boston National Historic Park. Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1961, it was added to the National Historic Register five years later. Today, the Bunker Hill Monument is a stop on the Freedom Trail.
Bunker Hill Monument is one of the must-visit sites on your Boston itinerary. The monument is located in the Charlestown neighborhood, near the Charles River and the Charlestown Navy Yard. A guided walking tour along the famous Boston Freedom Trail will take you to this iconic site.
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.