Welcome! We're glad you're visiting. Whether it's in advance of a real visit to Charlestown or virtually to do some research, we hope you'll find something of interest here. Biggest among our many projects is the recently completed installation of new lighting, cleaning of the Monument, and renovations to the Bunker Hill Museum, done in partnership with the National Park Service. When you visit the Bunker Hill Monument be sure to walk across the street to the old Charlestown Public Library, which now houses the museum. There you'll find extensive displays to help you understand the history of the battle, how the Monument was built, and the surrounding history of Charlestown itself. Check back often to see what else we're undertaking and to find out about events planned in conjunction with our projects. And thanks for stopping by.
2008 Programming
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Join us May 8, 2008 - 7 pm at the Bunker Hill Museum
- Charlestown Prison, 1805-1955 - The rich history of the first Massachusetts State Prison will be told through visuals from the making of buggy whips, to the installation of the electric chair, daily life inside the walls, the escapes, Sacco and Vanzetti, the riots and more. To be presented by H. David Hennessey.
- Presentation on General Michael Galvin - Priscilla Watkins, author of "High Ideals: The Life of Michael J. Galvin," 2008, and daughter of General Galvin will discuss the rich life of Michael Galvin. Mr. Galvin was born in Charlestown in 1907 and became the highest ranking military officer ever born in Massachusetts. Galvin was "the most outstanding reservist to serve in WWII" according to General George C. Marshall. He served as an appointee to President Truman and Eisenhower and was an advisor to President Kennedy on the Cold War. Mike Galvin went on to become a State Senator in Massachusetts. High Ideals is the story of a poor boy of Irish parents who served on the front line in WWII and whose impact on voting and labor rights still stands today. The presentation will be followed by a book signing.
- The history of City Square - From the beginning up until today. Ken Stone has collected a series of drawing and photographs showing the complete history of City Square.
- John Fitzgerald Kennedy - His close relationship with Charlestown.
- John Boyle O'Reilly, 1844-1890 - Member of Irish Republican Brotherhood, sent to Australia, escaped to U.S. Poet, author, editor, owner of Pilot. The rich story of a famous Irishman.
- The Making of the Green Square Mile - How was this wonderful documentary created? What was the process used to develop the script, collect the content, and edit hours and hours of film?
- The History of the Charlestown Navy Yard - From the beginning up until today. The role of the Navy Yard and its' great achievements over the years.
Talk and Book Signing - June 11, 2008 - 7 pm at the Museum