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SUMMARY:Bunker Hill Revealed: Archaeological Investigation of the 1775 Redoubt
DESCRIPTION:Join the City of Boston Archaeology and American Veterans Archaeological Recovery teams as they excavate a portion of the redoubt built on the night of June 16\, 1775\, triggering the start of the Battle of Bunker Hill. \nExcavations should reach the bottom of the trench dug that evening by the end of the first week. Visitors to the 250th events on the Monument park site will have an opportunity to see the remains of the actual fortifications. \nBackfilling of the trench will commence June 18th or 19th- so don’t miss it! \nHosts: The National Parks of Boston\, City of Boston Archaeology
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/bunker-hill-revealed-archaeological-investigation-of-the-1775-redoubt/
LOCATION:Bunker Hill Monument\, Monument Square\, Boston\, MA\, 02129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event,Exhibit,Outdoors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250613
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250618
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SUMMARY:Memorial Flag Garden
DESCRIPTION:More than 1\,500 flags (American and British) will be placed in the Flag Garden. \nHosts: The National Parks of Boston
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/memorial-flag-garden/
LOCATION:Bunker Hill Monument\, Monument Square\, Boston\, MA\, 02129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Memorial,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:From Bunker Hill to Penn’s Hill: The 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill
DESCRIPTION:Join the National Park Service at Adams National Historical Park on Saturday\, June 14\, for a special event following the footsteps of the Adams family as they witnessed the Battle of Bunker Hill 250 years ago during the American Revolution. This event will be held at the Adams Farm at Penn’s Hill (John Adams and John Quincy Adams Birthplaces)\, located at 141 Franklin St.\, Quincy\, MA. \nIn the Footsteps of the Adamses: Penn’s Hill Guided Walks – 9:30am and 11:00am \nJoin park rangers for guided walks to the top of Penn’s Hill. Walks begin at the Adams Farm and proceed uphill to the Abigail Adams Cairn. There\, stand alongside Abigail Adams\, portrayed by Audrey Stuck-Girard\, as she tells of the danger and distress that the Adamses experienced before and during the Battle of Bunker Hill. The walk is half a mile uphill\, with uneven terrain\, limited shade\, steep inclines\, and traffic crossings. Attendees are advised to bring water and dress appropriately for early summer weather. \n“The decisive Day is come on which the fate of America depends”: Aftermath of the Battle – 1:00-3:00pm \nExperience the aftermath of the battle and its effect on the Adamses and their community with special programming at the Adams Farm at Penn’s Hill. Step into the moment of uncertainty faced by the household following the battle. Converse with Abigail Adams\, but don’t be taken aback if she mistakes you for some of the many family members\, neighbors\, in-laws\, servants\, messengers\, and children underfoot at the farm in June 1775. Meet a militiaman\, portrayed by Michael Lepage\, traveling the Old Coast Road and learn more about the battle from his perspective. \nLegacy and Commemoration: The Adamses\, Quincy\, and the Battle of Bunker Hill 250 Years Later – 3:30pm \nReflect on the legacy of the Battle of Bunker Hill during a special ranger talk on the grounds of the Adams Farm at Penn’s Hill. Learn more about the commemoration of the battle\, Quincy community ties to the Bunker Hill Monument\, and the role of the historical record and public memory in the telling of the Adamses’ experiences during the battle. \nAll events will take place at or start from the Adams Farm at Penn’s Hill (the John Adams and John Quincy Adams Birthplaces)\, located at 141 Franklin St.\, Quincy\, MA. Street parking is available at the site in addition to the validated parking at the Visitor Center at 1250 Hancock St.\, Quincy\, MA\, a one-mile walk from the Adams Farm. Visitors may also park at the Lincoln-Hancock Community School at 300 Granite St.\, Quincy\, MA\, a 0.6-mile walk from the Adams Farm. The Adams Farm is accessible by the MBTA Red Line via the Quincy Adams (0.5 miles) and Quincy Center stations (one mile). Parking and transportation details are available on the park website. This event is weather and staffing dependent. Alerts and updates are available on the park website and social media. \nThe Adams National Historical Park Visitor Center and historic Adams homes are open Thursdays through Sundays\, June 5 through October 31. Guided and self-guided tours are available. Tour reservations can be acquired on a first-come\, first-served basis at the Visitor Center at 1250 Hancock St. in Quincy. Park grounds are open daily dawn to dusk and are free to visit. For information regarding tours and programming\, call the Visitor Center at 617-770-1175 or visit the park website.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/from-bunker-hill-to-penns-hill-the-250th-anniversary-of-the-battle-of-bunker-hill/
LOCATION:Adams Farm at Penn’s Hill\, 141 Franklin St\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Event
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SUMMARY:Flag Day Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Observe a Flag Day Ceremony at the memorial flag garden on the grounds of the Bunker Hill Monument. \nThe public is invited to join the reading of names of lives lost on or as a result of the battle on June 17\, 1775. \nHosts: The National Parks of Boston\, British Consulate\, American Legion J.W. Conway Bunker Hill Post 26\, and Home Base
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/flag-day-ceremony/
LOCATION:Bunker Hill Monument\, Monument Square\, Boston\, MA\, 02129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:A Salute to the U.S. Army on its 250th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of the U.S. Army\, the Old Guard (U.S. Army 3rd Infantry Regiment) will perform a tribute including music by The Fife and Drum Corps (FDC) and the Commander-in-Chief’s Guard (CinC). \nMore information is coming soon about the time and events. \nHosts: Bunker Hill Monument Association\, The National Parks of Boston\, U.S. Army
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/a-salute-to-the-u-s-army-on-its-250th-anniversary/
LOCATION:Bunker Hill Monument\, Monument Square\, Boston\, MA\, 02129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Outdoors
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