A landmark on the Black Heritage Trail, the past home of George Middleton
This gray house was built in 1787 and is on elf the oldest standing houses on Beacon Hill. It was the home to George Middleton (1735-1815), a Revolutionary War veteran who led one of three black militias that fought in the Civil War. He also founded the Free African Society and served as an activist and community leader after the war.
Scene of children enjoying the "PlayCubes" at the Chinatown Park on September 24, 2016.
A view of the Bunker Hill Monument from the Charlestown Shopping Mall parking lot (located around 1 mile away from the base of the monument).
The home of John J. Smith, a site in the Black Heritage Trail
The past home of John J. Smith (1820-1906), who was a leading abolitionist and recruiting officer for the all-black 5th Cavalry in the Civil War. He also served on the Massachusetts House of Representatives for three terms.
The information board describes the historical significance of the Battle of Bunker Hill. Although a defeat for the Americans, the battle was ultimately extremely costly for the British.
Colonel Prescott led the Patriot troops to the peak of Breed's Hill in an effort to prevent the British from seizing the hill and taking control of Boston harbor. His statue lies in front of the Bunker Hill Memorial.
These are the two signs on the black gate at the entrance of the South End Burying Ground.
Built in 1848 after the Bunker Hill Monument Association decided to sell off its land to raise money for the construction of the Bunker Hill Monument.
Bunker Hill Monument from the base of Monument Square.