American Revolution: Bunker Hill, June 1775

American Battlefield Trust

Firsthand accounts of the Battle of Bunker Hill told mostly through letters from notable historical figures Abigail Adams, John Quincy Adams, John Burgoyne, and others.

When the Redcoats under siege in Boston launched their June 17, 1775, assault against the patriot militiamen who occupied neighboring Charlestown, the conflict between the American colonists and the British government exploded into all-out war. Explore 10 surprising facts about the American Revolution’s first major battle, the Battle of Bunker Hill.

Overview of the Battle of Bunker, or Breed's, Hill. Includes many primary source documents!

Information on the Bunker Hill monument as well as history of the battle.