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The battle popularly known as "The Battle of Bunker Hill"
actually took place on Breed's Hill, the site of the existing
monument and exhibit lodge. Today, a 221-foot granite obelisk marks
the site of the first major battle of the American Revolution.
Soon after the battle, the first infantry drills were put into
use for the new United States Army, turning bands of farmers and
merchants into
soldiers.
Here, you
can see a typical drill, performed on the site of the battle.
If you would like to just see the musket firing without the drill
to get an idea of what multiple weapons firing was like, <click
here.>
His Majesty’s 65th Regiment of Foot will perform the
18th Century British Manual of Arms at Bunker Hill Monument on June
14 - 15, 2003
Times: 11:30, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30
Look for Patriots
of Color, published by Eastern
National Press, in Winter 2004. For
ordering information, email Paul
Tiemann.
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