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Revolutionary Harbor Lectures: Boston Harbor and the Battle of Bunker Hill
February 27 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Come learn about the role of the Boston Harbor in the Battle of Bunker Hill!
This program is presented by the National Park Service and Boston Harbor Now as a part of a three-part Revolutionary Harbor lecture series.
Boston Harbor and the Battle of Bunker Hill
In the aftermath of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, Bunker Hill’s strategic location along on a small peninsula of land at the convergence of the Charles River, the Mystic River and Boston Harbor, and its proximity to Boston, drew the attention of the British forces who occupied Boston.
The Battle of Bunker Hill by Winthrop Chandler
As we approach the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill, we invite you to join National Park Service ranger Savannah Rose as she explores how Boston Harbor helped to shape the Battle of Bunker Hill.
About Boston Harbor Islands Park
Thirty-four unique islands and peninsulas make up the Boston Harbor Islands.
Visitors can explore a historic fort, enjoy a picnic with sweeping harbor views or sleep in a rustic campsite beneath the stars.
Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park is the largest recreational space in Eastern Massachusetts. It attracts over half a million visitors annually. The park also functions as an important ecological habitat for local wildlife.
Bird’s eye view of Boston Harbor with steamboat routes.
Journey to the Boston Harbor Islands and you’ll learn how they influenced Boston’s development. They also shaped the nation through political, social, and environmental revolutions. The Boston Harbor Islands have historic military forts, abandoned hospital sites and important Native American stories.
Today the Boston Harbor Islands strive to preserve the history that resides on each island. They also protect habitats and increase public access and education.
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