A park ranger pints out something on a historic 18th century gravestone

History at Sunset Walking Tour: Taking the High Ground

Boston National Historical Park

  • Jun 18, 2026 at 5:30 PM
  • Free

Join a National Park Service Ranger as they share Boston’s diverse history through unique guided tours.

Taking the High Ground

June 18

Follow the route British troops took in attacking the colonial defenses of Charlestown during the Battle of Bunker Hill. This 90-minute guided tour of the Bunker Hill battlefield will use notable modern landmarks to pinpoint the locations of battle positions. Learn about the battle, its immediate aftermath and far-reaching global consequences.

Meeting Point: Charlestown Navy Yard Visitor Center, 5 1st Ave, Charlestown, MA 02129

Final Stop: Bunker Hill Monument

Route Info: The tour will cover approximately 1.5 miles through the Charlestown neighborhood over uneven surfaces and up moderate hills.

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Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Charlestown Navy Yard Visitor Center, 5 1st Ave, Charlestown, MA 02129

Latitude and Longitude 42.373304, -71.056609

Schedule

Date:

Jun 18, 2026

Time:

5:30 PM

Duration:

1 hour and 30 minutes

5:30 pm - 7 pm

Event Type

  • Guided Tour
Tags: boston, boston national historical park, boston african american national historic site