Stowe also wrote about Peter Salem’s heroism on June 17, 1775, at the Battle of Bunker Hill, which also turns 250 this year. "Major Pitcairn caused the first effusion of blood at Lexington," she ...

The next day, the colonists were under constant fire from British cannons on Bunker Hill and Mystic River, ultimately winning the battle by sinking one of the British cannons on the river with ...

All maps are influenced by the intent and biases of their creator—even those that are striving to be as accurate as possible.

Three days after the fight for Baldy started, the Chinese attacked Bunker Hill, some five miles east of Panmunjom. again with a reinforced regiment. Bunker was held by units of the glory-laden U.S ...

Bunker Hill Monument is part of the Boston National Historical Park and a stop on the Freedom Trail. The first major battle of the American Revolution took place on Breed's Hill in June 1775 ...

took part in the Battle of Bunker Hill and continued to serve in the Continental Army until 1783. Most people didn’t know that there were three Black soldiers from Lexington who fought that ...

and a drum used at the Battle of Bunker Hill. “This is an opportunity for visitors to experience history up close on the anniversary of the day that it all began,” said Secretary of the ...

Black patriots served in the pivotal Battle of Bunker Hill as well. The June 17, 1775, clash was the first time colonial fighters engaged in direct combat with British regulars. About 1,000 ...

62-cal. bore. Gordon later died from wounds received during the Battle of Bunker Hill. Fort Ticonderoga Museum Collection, The Robert Nittolo Collection. Concord minuteman Amos Barrett remembered ...

That's actually the Battle of Bunker Hill." Last year, Bulkeley and his family decided to donate the Bible to the Old North Church, ensuring that this piece of American Revolutionary history was ...

the Battle of Bunker Hill and the Siege of Boston "1775: Rebels, Rights & Revolution" can be found inside the MHS, located at 1154 Boylston St. in Boston. MHS galleries are open from 10 a.m. to 4: ...