George Middleton House
subject: A landmark on the Black Heritage Trail, the past home of George Middleton
description: 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.
creator: Sally H. Na
publisher: Sally H. Na
date: 2016-09-24
contributor: Sally H. Na
coverage: Beacon Hill in the 18th century

Children at Play
description: Scene of children enjoying the "PlayCubes" at the Chinatown Park on September 24, 2016.
creator: Brandon Buell
date: 2016-09-24
contributor: Brandon Buell

Bunker Hill Monument from Afar
description: 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).
creator: Peter Jin
source: Peter Jin
date: 9/24/16
contributor: Peter Jin

John J. Smith House
subject: The home of John J. Smith, a site in the Black Heritage Trail
description: 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.
creator: Sally H. Na
publisher: Sally H. Na
date: 2016-09-24
contributor: Sally H. Na
coverage: Beacon Hill in late 19th century

Historical Significance of the Battle
description: 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.
creator: Peter Jin
source: Peter Jin
date: 09/24/16
contributor: Peter Jin

Statue of Colonel Prescott
description: 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.
creator: Peter Jin
publisher: Peter Jin
date: 09/24/16
contributor: Peter Jin

Burying Ground Signs
description: These are the two signs on the black gate at the entrance of the South End Burying Ground.
creator: Sue Wang
date: 9/24/17
contributor: Sue Wang

Burying Ground Signs
description: These are the two signs on the black gate at the entrance of the South End Burying Ground.
creator: Sue Wang
date: 9/24/17
contributor: Sue Wang

Old Charlestown High School
description: 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.
creator: Peter Jin
source: Peter Jin
date: 09/24/16
contributor: Peter Jin

Bunker Hill Monument
description: Bunker Hill Monument from the base of Monument Square.
creator: Peter Jin
source: Peter Jin
date: 09/24/16
contributor: Peter Jin