Historical Stage Fort Park to Host Tactical Demonstrations, Presentations and Living History.
The City of Gloucester, in partnership with Essex National Heritage Commission, Discover Gloucester, and Revolution 250, announces the national reenactment commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill on June 21 – 22, 2025, at Stage Fort Park in Gloucester, MA. Through the use of tactical demonstrations, historic lectures, presentations, and living history demonstrations, reenactors from across the country will bring to life the resolve and resilience of the people of Massachusetts in 1775 in defiance of increasing British military control and the oppression of colonial rights.
“Gloucester is proud to play host for the commemorative reenactment of this iconic moment in American history,” says Gloucester Mayor Greg Verga. “And we are looking forward to sharing the beautiful surroundings of our storied community, and the history of our people – many of whom were at the Battle of Bunker Hill – with the thousands of visitors we expect to attend.”
Featuring hundreds of reenactors from across the United States and Canada, the reenactment offers spectators of all ages the opportunity to interact with living historians and participants portraying important figures, soldiers, civilians, tradespeople, and more. The battle reenactment will include colonial militia, George III’s redcoat soldiers, artillery, tall ships, an amphibious landing, and battle scenarios culminating with three assaults on the recreated, fortified Bunker Hill.
“We are very excited for this event, as it will help spectators discover the lives of soldiers, women, children, and marginalized groups at a time of revolutionary change in our nation’s history,” says Annie Harris, CEO of Essex Heritage. “By helping the public experience the diversity of perspectives as well as the sights, sounds, and smells of 1775, we can help the visitor expand their knowledge of this formative period of our Nation’s founding while paying tribute to the men and women who served and sacrificed during this epic fight.”
While the urban development over the last two centuries in Charlestown, MA makes it impossible to use the original battlefield, the City of Gloucester’s seaside park boasts key elements for telling the story of the Battle of Bunker Hill fought on land and at sea. And with deep connections to our nation’s history as well as the American Revolution, Gloucester is an ideal host for this momentous commemoration.
To learn more about the 250th Battle of Bunker Hill, visit www.BattleOfBunkerHill250.com and www.DiscoverGloucester.com.
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