Echoes of Revolution: 200th Anniversary of the Bunker Hill Monument's Cornerstone Laying

Boston National Historical Park

Special Event
  • Jun 16, 2025 at 10:00 AM
  • Free

Cornerstone Laying

Bunker Hill Monument Association in partnership with Grand Lodge of Masons of MA, Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company, and Lafayette Society of MA

Monday, June 16, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Bunker Hill Monument and Grounds

Echoes of Revolution: 200th Anniversary of the Bunker Hill Monument's Cornerstone Laying

The Grand Lodge of Masons in Massachusetts, the Ancient & Honorable Artillery Company, American Friends of Lafayette, and the Massachusetts Lafayette Society in full regalia will proceed from the Charlestown Navy Yard Gate 1 up Chestnut Street to the Bunker Hill Monument Grounds beginning at 9:30 a.m.

At 10:00 a.m., Michael Douglas "Daniel Webster" reenactor will read an edited version of Webster’s speech. "Lafayette" will give his historical remarks, followed by other guest speakers. Accompanying music from the original 1825 event will be performed.

To learn more about other commemorative events, please visit our page Bunker Hill Commemoration Week 2025.

 

More information

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Bunker Hill Monument and Grounds

Latitude and Longitude 42.376253, -71.060754

Schedule

Date:

Jun 16, 2025

Time:

10:00 AM

Duration:

2 hours

Monday, June 16, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Event Type

  • Other
  • Partner Program
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