Bunker Hill Monument

Category: War memorial

Address: Monument Sq, Charlestown, MA 02129, USA

Phone: +16172425641

Opening hours

Sunday: 10AM–5PM

Monday: 10AM–5PM

Tuesday: 10AM–5PM

Wednesday: 10AM–5PM

Thursday: 10AM–5PM

Friday: 10AM–5PM

Saturday: 10AM–5PM

Reviews

Melissa Versino

Aug 7, 2022

Lots of history to visit in Boston, this is a great stop. Lots of information on the plaques and signs as you walk around. We walked from here to the USS Constitution (about 10 min).

jesse wang

Aug 2, 2022

Beautiful place. A lot of history. Small. The walk up to the top of the monument is about 300 steps, which isn’t hard at all. But the view….the view basically obstructed sit cloudy opaque plastic glass and fencing. You can’t even take pictures

John Triano

May 26, 2022

Bunker hill monument is a beautiful place.the weather was perfect. The obelisk was closed so you could not go in but a park ranger was there and he said they hope to have it reopened in July 2022 so people can climb to two hundred and twenty one feet to the top.there is a statue of the colonist commander general Prescott as well as plenty of markers and signage explaining location of various parts and orientation on the fortifications and how the battle unfolded. Also Patrick the park ranger on duty was very helpful and knowledgeable about the battle.this is a great place to learn a part of American history.Also from the top of the hill is a great view of downtown Boston.

Serik Suieu

May 1, 2022

Monument dedicated to the war of the north and south, the colonists who fell in battle. “They will beat their swords into plowshares And their spears into pruning shears. Nation will not lift up sword against nation, Nor will they learn war anymore”. Isaiah 2:4

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Questions & Answers

Isn't that where we got the saying "don't fire until you see the white in their eyes "

Ken Palmer | Aug 25, 2018
Lynette Malizia | Aug 25, 2019

Yes, because they were so low on ammunition. However, the battle was actually fought on Breeds Hill, nearby!

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What type of american history do they have there

Golden Obiapuna | Aug 25, 2018
Kathleen Graham | Aug 25, 2018

It's an educational experience for kids and adults alike about the Battle of Bunker Hill. If you climb the 294 steps there is a beautiful view. There is a museum across the street with a gift shop, and you can tour the USS Constitution located right down the street :-). Charlestown is only one square mile, you could walk around the whole town in an hour or so...

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How many steps?

MegAccts AND | Aug 25, 2018
Rebecca Ryan | Aug 25, 2018

294 steps

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Does Cricket often come by or set up a stall here? Do you have a Geiger counter?

Guy Shrimpton | Aug 24, 2020
Highlander 115 | Feb 25, 2022

When I got there, someone asked me if I was a caravan or raider. I said "caravan" as that seemed like the safest response. And no, unfortunately, my Geiger counter is in the shop.

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How busy is it in winter and could I use the stairs as a workout or would I only be in the way?

Ash B | Aug 24, 2020
Dee | Aug 24, 2020

Not very busy when it is colder. Great workout

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Can you climb to the top after dark?

Phil Mondy | Aug 25, 2018
Scott Lovett | Aug 25, 2018

No during day-! Federal Government bours

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Were there cannons in turet?

Jodie Goodnough | Aug 25, 2018
Kathleen Graham | Aug 25, 2018

Yes

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I see reviews saying parts are closed (presumably due to Covid(?)). If so, what is closed and when do you think it will open back up? Thank you!

Paul C | Nov 27, 2021
Mark Mazzaferro | Nov 27, 2021

The inside of the Monument is closed. The Monument itself and the ground are open. The museum on the street side is closed part time. It is open I believe Wednesday through Saturday at 11 am. Should be the same as Faneuil Hall and other local site hours.

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Where's there topark?

chris cates | Oct 28, 2021
Adam S | Oct 28, 2021

Nearest is by the USS constitution. Street parking is for residents

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Is this the exact hill they battled on?

Maddie Meeter | Aug 24, 2020
PJIS _Kawa | Aug 24, 2020

that's they say

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Is the monument cement free?

BURBONFACE FIRE | Aug 25, 2019
Bob “Master of Disaster” Doherty | Aug 24, 2020

Guys I think he means did they use cement

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Why are they? Pineapple in the Lord of the Rings are all red?

Rousseau Eliot | Aug 25, 2019
Paul Bicknell | Aug 24, 2020

Its because the light from saurons eye taints the sun with a reddish tinge which affects the pineapples

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WHAT ARE THOSE?!

Danny parr | Aug 25, 2019
loretta young | Aug 25, 2019

Lots and lots of stairs,lol. I'm not sure what your seeing?

The admin is free or have to pay?

Wei Skjeveland | Aug 25, 2019
LUIS H | Aug 25, 2019

It's free you around 100 steps to the top

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Where were the Bunker hill located in Boston

Tameria Adley | Aug 25, 2019
Ondrej Shanel | Aug 25, 2019

In Charlestown - you cannot miss that, it is visible from any harbour place

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Who were the minute men

Debbie Earley | Aug 25, 2019
Seth Cullen | Aug 25, 2019

A group of militia men who were ready at a moment's notice, during the revolutionary war.

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Can you get a good view of the USS Constitution from the top?

Shannah Kristin | Aug 25, 2019
Diana Bailey-Kent | Aug 25, 2019

Yes. The photo I took from the top of the monument shows the USS Constitution. Of course one needs to expand the image...

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Can you still climb the steps after hours? What does it mean for the monument to be closed?

Dawnnie Fuentes | Aug 25, 2018
Didier BOURGEOT | Aug 25, 2018

Not impossible to visit the monument outside opening hours

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