The Bunker Hill Monument Association formed to preserve the battlefield where soldiers fought during the Battle of Bunker Hill, as well as build a monument commemorating this battle, one of the first battles of the American Revolution.
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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.
There is no elevator to the top, so it's a bit of a workout getting there. But climbing the 294 steps to the top is well worth it when you see the view!
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.
Bunker Hill MuseumAlong with dioramas and murals, artifacts from the battle itself on display include a cannonball; a snare drum; a sword; a masonic apron belonging to revolutionary leader Dr. Joseph Warren, who perished in the fight; and a trowel used by the Marquis de Lafayette in the groundbreaking.