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Wide view of a crowd on a pier. To left a three masted ship with shrouds floats in a flooded dry dock. Boston city skyline in background at twilight.
USS Constitution leaving Dry Dock 1, returning to sea.

Matt Teuten

 

Boston National Historical Park encompasses some of the most stunning urban viewscapes in the nation. Stories of the past intersect with daily life everywhere in Boston: Views of 18th century historic buildings are backdropped with Victorian office buildings and modern skyscrapers. Historic ships sail past neighborhood parks and working seaports. Children play underneath granite monuments and bronze memorials.

 
Painting of British soldiers in red coats marching up a steep hill, being attacked by other soldiers

The Battle of Bunker Hill

Learn about this "Decisive Day" through this video series and article.

Ranger standing next to a granite marker on staircase with an image overlaid on the video.

5 Things You Should Know: Bunker Hill

Through this video series, explore 5 things you should know about the 1775 Battle of Bunker Hill and the people who fought in this battle.

Young woman looking up a ladder with different rights on each rung, including Equal Suffrage.

Defining Their Sphere

A video series that explores the many facets of the women’s rights movement in Boston. (Photo credit: Library of Congress)

Aerial view of the City of Boston and Zakim Bridge from the top of the Bunker Hill Monument.

Bunker Hill Monument Climb

Join Ranger Josh on a virtual climb to the top of Bunker Hill Monument - a 294 step journey!

 

USS Cassin Young and Navy Yard Videos

 
An NPS ranger in uniform standing in front of the bow of a destroyer in water.

Virtually Tour the USS CASSIN YOUNG

In this video series, explore the USS Cassin Young (DD-793) through a virtual tour with Rangers Patrick and Josh.

 
 
 
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    USS Cassin Young - Kamikaze Strike, July 30, 1945

    July 30th, 2020, marks the 75th anniversary of the final kamikaze strike on USS Cassin Young during the Battle of Okinawa. Join Volunteer in Park Buzz Smith has he describes how Cassin Young survived her most challenging ordeal in the waning days of World War II.

    Duration:
    8 minutes, 19 seconds
 
 

Last updated: December 17, 2021

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