Boston National Historical Park

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A desk with paper and two sets of quills frame a person in colonial wear standing in the aisle. — During the summer, the park hosts Town Meeting programs in Faneuil Hall. These interactive programs allow visitors to participate in lively debate on a topic once debated in the Great Hall.Photo: NPS Photo

Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.

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National Parks of Boston and Partners Commemorate 251st Anniversary of Battle of Bunker Hill 2026-06-11
From June 11-17, the National Parks of Boston and community partners will host a series of events commemorating the 251st Anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill, the first major battle of the American Revolutionary War.

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Rainbow over Faneuil Hall — Rare image of rainbow was captured over Faneuil HallPhoto: Boston National Historical Park

View of the Navy Yard from the harbor showing the USS Constution, USS Cassin Young and Bunker Hill — Established as one of the country's first naval shipyards, the Charlestown Navy Yard witnessed 174 years of shipbuilding. Today, it is home to USS CONSTITUTION and USS CASSIN YOUNG (DD-793).Photo: NPS Photo

A tall white obelisk stands amongst leafy trees. Two colonial American flags hang from its windows — The Bunker Hill Monument with a flag display for the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill.Photo: NPS Photo

A white granite building next to the Bunker Hill Monument — Opened in 1902, the Bunker Hill Lodge has served as a gateway to the Bunker Hill Monument.Photo: Arlan Fonseca

A four-story rectangular meeting house with arched windows and a cupola. — As the historic town meeting space, Faneuil Hall has been home to celebrations and commemorations, as well as debates and protests.Photo: Arlan Fonseca

Three double brick lines in the ground meet at a medallion for the Freedom Trail. — 2.5 miles in length, the Freedom Trail weaves through downtown Boston and Charlestown, highlighting significant historical landmarks.Photo: Arlan Fonseca.

Statue of Paul Revere on horseback, with the white steeple of Old North in the background — Learn about Paul Revere's midnight ride with historic sites in the North End of Boston.Photo: Arlan Fonseca

A white marble steeple-looking tower stands amongst trees in a community park. — Dedicated on March 17, 1902, this Georgian Revival Style tower commemorates the fortification of Dorchester Heights during the Revolutionary War, which led to the British evacuation of the city.Photo: NPS Photo / P. Boyce

A three-masted ship sits in still water as the sun sets over Boston Harbor. — America's "Ship of State," USS CONSTITUTION, calls the Charlestown Navy Yard its home.Photo: NPS Photo

A gray naval destroyer sits next to a dock. It has "793" on the side and colorful signal flags. — USS CASSIN YOUNG (DD-793) served during World War II and the Cold War. Today, it lives at the Charlestown Navy Yard as a museum ship.Photo: Matt Teuten

Looking up at a brick meeting house with a tall white steeple. — The Old South Meeting House is home to the famous debates that lead to the destruction of the tea in 1773. Today, Revolutionary Spaces stewards this site and the Old State House down the street.Photo: Arlan Fonseca

Park information and photos come from the National Park Service. This is not an official NPS site.