History at Sunset: Taking the High Ground

Thu Jun 18 2026 at 05:30 pm to 07:00 pm UTC-04:00

Charlestown Navy Yard Visitor Center | Boston

National Parks of Boston
Publisher/HostNational Parks of Boston
History at Sunset: Taking the High Ground
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Join a National Park Service Ranger as they share Boston’s diverse history through unique guided tours.
About this Event

Follow the route British troops took in attacking the colonial defenses of Charlestown during the Battle of Bunker Hill. This 90-minute guided tour of the Bunker Hill battlefield will use notable modern landmarks to pinpoint the locations of battle positions. Learn about the battle, its immediate aftermath and far-reaching global consequences.


The tour will cover approximately 1.5 miles through the Charlestown neighborhood over uneven surfaces and up moderate hills.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Charlestown Navy Yard Visitor Center, 5 1st Avenue, Boston, United States

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