The American Revolution was not decided at Bunker Hill. But in that spring of 1775 the rebels proved they had the drive to gain their independence.

As the U.S. marks the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill, it might take a moment — or more — to remember why. Start with the very name.

On June 23, 1775, Londoners focused on enjoying a regatta, not fretting about a brewing rebellion.

One of the turning points during the Revolutionary War was the Battle of Bunker Hill 250 years ago. A commemoration of the event takes place in the lead-up to America's 250th birthday next year.

THE BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL TAKING PLACE 250 YEARS AGO TODAY. THIS. THERE WAS NO TURNING BACK AFTER THE BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL. THIS WAS REALLY THE DAY THAT THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION KICKED OFF. THE BATTLE ...

For the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill, the fighting took place in Gloucester. The seaside community brought 1775, and one of the Revolutionary War’s major battlegrounds, back to ...

NEW YORK — As the U.S. marks the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill, it might take a moment — or more — to remember why. Start with the very name. “There's something percussive ...

Bunker Hill, Lockhart adds, “is the great American battle, if there is such a thing.” Much of the world looks to the Battles of Lexington and Concord, fought in Massachusetts on April 19, 1775 ...

Bunker Hill, Lockhart added, "is the great American battle, if there is such a thing." Much of the world looks to the Battles of Lexington and Concord, fought in Massachusetts on April 19, 1775 ...

Bunker Hill, Lockhart adds, “is the great American battle, if there is such a thing.” Much of the world looks to the Battles of Lexington and Concord, fought in Massachusetts on April 19, 1775 ...

Bunker Hill, Lockhart adds, “is the great American battle, if there is such a thing.” Much of the world looks to the Battles of Lexington and Concord, fought in Massachusetts on April 19, 1775 ...