06/17/2026
June 17 holds a remarkable place in Massachusetts history and few landmarks tell that story better than the Bunker Hill Monument in Charlestown. The Battle of Bunker Hill took place on June 17, 1775 and proved that colonial forces could stand toe-to-toe with the British Army during the early days of the American Revolution. Fifty years later, on June 17, 1825, the cornerstone for the monument was laid before an enormous crowd estimated at nearly 100,000 people. Daniel Webster delivered one of the great speeches in American history that day while 190 surviving veterans of the battle looked on. Construction stalled more than once over the years because of funding problems, but the monument was finally completed and dedicated on June 17, 1843. Today, visitors can climb all 294 steps to the top and take in one of the best views of Boston and Charlestown.
πͺ¨ Much of the granite used for the monument came from Quincy, Massachusetts
ποΈ Dr. Joseph Warren, one of the heroes of the battle, was killed fighting as a volunteer soldier
π’ The nearby USS Constitution and Charlestown Navy Yard make this one of the best history day trips in Boston
π The view from the top stretches across Boston Harbor, the North End, and downtown Boston
π Address: Monument Square, Charlestown, MA 02129
π Hours: Daily, generally 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. during peak season
πΊοΈ Maps: https://maps.google.com/?q=Bunker+Hill+Monument+Boston+MA
π½οΈ Food nearby: Warren Tavern is a perfect nearby stop for burgers, seafood, and colonial-era atmosphere just steps from the monument
π Travel tip: Parking in Charlestown can be difficult on weekends. The MBTA Orange Line to Community College Station is often the easiest way to visit the monument and nearby historic sites.
π Learn more: https://www.nps.gov/bost/learn/historyculture/bhm.htm