Outgunned and under-trained, Patriot militias faced down the British at Charlestown—and made the Redcoats pay dearly. Bunker Hill changed everything.

Dry conditions lead to two separate fires in a Manhattan park Wednesday within 15 minutes of each other. The fires tore through about 3.5 acres of land in Inwood Hill Park, according to officials ...

Unaware of the Battle of Bunker Hill, the British elite partied on On June 23, 1775, Londoners focused on enjoying a regatta, not fretting about a brewing rebellion.

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.

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 ...

NEW YORK (AP) — As the U.S. marks the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill, it might take a moment — or more — to remember why.

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

Bunker Hill was an early showcase for two long-running themes in American history — improvisation and how an inspired band of militias could hold their own against an army of professionals.

Bunker Hill was an early showcase for two long-running themes in American history — improvisation and how an inspired band of militias could beat an army.

As the U.S. marks the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill, it might take a moment — or more — to remember why. “There's something percussive about it: Battle of Bunker Hill ...