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The 250th First Flag Raising on Prospect Hill

Prospect Hill Park 68 Munroe Street, Somerville, MA, United States +1 more

On, January 1, 1776, George Washington ordered the raising of the "Grand Union Flag" over Prospect Hill. The First Flag symbolized both the defiance and resolve of the Continental Army as they entered a critical phase of the Siege of Boston. This year's milestone 250th annivesary expands the traditional military ceremony to better reflect the […]

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First Flag Raising at Prospect Hill

Prospect Hill Park 68 Munroe Street, Somerville, MA, United States

Commemorating a milestone of the American Revolution, January 1, 1776, when General Washington raised a new American flag over the highest point of the American fortifications surrounding the then-occupied City of Boston. Featuring a procession from City Hall in Somerville to Prospect Hill Park, followed by an hour-long program of activities. Numerous city officials, the […]

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