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Make Your Own Monument

The Bunker Hill Monument commemorates the Battle of Bunker Hill and those who fought at the beginning of the American Revolutionary War. Construction completed in 1843. The Monument is built entirely from granite blocks, and it is just over 221 feet tall.

What, or who, do you want to commemorate and remember? Print out the sheet below on letter-size (8.5" x 11") paper and follow the directions on the page. Decorate it. Write a message, the names of people, or something else you want to commemorate! Your own monument will be approximately 221 millimeters tall, or 1/300 the size of the actual Bunker Hill Monument.

Most of page contains an exploded sketch of a 4 sided obelisk. Top right contains title "Make your own Monument" with description reading "The Bunker Hill Monument commemorates the Battle of Bunker Hill and those who fought at the beginning of the American Revolutionary War. What do you want to commemorate or remember? Follow the directions below and make your own monument! Did you know? The Bunker Hill Monument is just over 221 feet tall. This cutout, if printed on letter-size paper, will be 221 mm tall!" Bottom contains directions reading: "Step 1: Cut along the outside outline, including the dotted tabs. Step 2: Fold each large face at 90 degrees, along the lines, so the bottom comes together at a square. Use the large tab to glue or tape the last face to the inside of the first face. Step 3: Fold down the pyramidian (top) so the triangular ends join together into a peak. use the tabs to glue or tape the pyramidian together. Step 4: Decorate your monument! Color it, glue decorations, write a message."

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Last updated: January 23, 2024