Charlestown Historical Society

06/16/2026

Dexter Row

06/16/2026

TONIGHT - Tuesday, June 9th at 6 p.m.

Join GBH, the City of Boston, and the Charlestown Historical Society for a special community viewing of the Bunker Hill portion of Ken Burns’ award-winning documentary on the American Revolution on the eve of the 251st anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill.
The film will be followed by conversation with historians, archaeologists, and researchers including:
• Christian Di Spigna, author of Founding Martyr: The Life and Death of Dr. Joseph Warren, the American Revolution’s Lost Hero
• Donald R. Ryan, author of Colonel William Prescott: Heroic Commander of the Battle of Bunker Hill
• Dr. Timothy Reardon, whose research into lesser-known participants in the battle helped inspire Brothers of the Battle of Bunker Hill
• Joe Bagley, City Archaeologist for Boston, who will discuss past excavations at Bunker Hill and the archaeological work taking place this year
Members of the Brothers of the Battle of Bunker Hill will also be there to share family stories and artifacts, including journals, records, and military relics

06/15/2026

A few shots of the Bunker Hill Day parade yesterday.

06/13/2026

06/12/2026

We are ready for our Bunker Hill Descendants! 🇺🇸 And excited to launch Revolutionary Roadshow!

06/12/2026

06/05/2026

Assisting in the current archaeological dig that continues adjacent to the Bunker Hill Monument, is a group of veterans who are part of the American Veterans Archeological Recovery Program. AVAR provides hands-on field training, scanning techniques , expertise and worldwide excavation experience, helping these military veterans transition into careers in archaeology and historic preservation. Assisting in their scanning training is Joel Bohy, a noted military expert specializing in the American Revolution and historic armaments. He is also the American Revolution Appraiser on Antiques Roadshow.

if you have not already done so, you should check out this exciting project!! They will be working throughout next week!

06/03/2026

City of Boston Archeology is currently excavating Bunker Hill. This is what the team is finding. Stop by and check check it out!