Conclusion
Over the course of more than 200 years, Breed’s Hill has been a palimpsest by historical events and urban development. Although initially a significant battlefield in the American Revolution, the Bunker Hill Monument and its surrounding areas have been influenced by the establishment of the urban elite, residential development, and changes in public ownership. Like a palimpsest, each time period has added an additional layer of history and interpretation to the site, and as a whole, they contribute to the unique and culturally vibrant, modern-day Bunker Hill Monument.