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Discovered: an unknown painting by John Trumbull.
There is no documentary evidence that John Trumbull painted, or even intended to paint, a scene depicting the burning of Charlestown, Massachusetts, which was torched by the British in June 1775, while the Battle of Bunker Hill was being fought less than a mile away. (1) Nothing regarding Trumbull's painting such a theme was discovered by Theodore Sizer (1892-1967), professor of art history at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, who spent twenty years compiling a catalogue of paintings, drawings, and sketches by the patriot-artist. Drawing from every kind of source, such as Trumbull's own account books, diaries, and periodic lists of his paintings, as well as ...
- CHARLESTOWN UP ON THE REAL BUNKER HILL, YESTERDAY WAS JUST ANOTHER DAY
- Newspaper article from: The Boston Globe Ray Richard, Globe Staff June 18, 1987 700+ words
...that famous Charlestown hill, although yesterday was Bunker Hill Day, a holiday...commonly called "Charlestown Hill or Bunker Hill" at the time...is the real Bunker Hill, up here...so, but real Charlestown residents know...
- Bunker Hill parade touts Charlestown's past, present
- Newspaper article from: The Boston Globe Charles M. Sennott, Globe Staff June 19, 1995 700+ words
...breeze kept Charlestown cool for the Bunker Hill Day Parade...the Battle of Bunker Hill and the 50th...to recognize Charlestown's connection...Tran, 22, a Bunker Hill Community College...has lived in Charlestown for a littler...
- Bunker Hill Monument, Charlestown, Mass.
- Picture from: NYPL Digital Gallery unknown January 1, 1934 700+ words
- COMMENECMENT BUNKER HILL COMMUNITY COLLEGE, CHARLESTOWN
- Newspaper article from: The Boston Globe May 31, 1987 700+ words
During an outdoor ceremony on the school lawn, 425 students ranging in age from 18 to 88 received associate's degrees. Delivering the main address, Mayor Flynn reflected on Boston's growth over the last three years. BEGGY ;05/30 LDRISC;06/01,16:20 COMMEN31
- BUNKER HILL BATTLE RECALLED AS STATEMENT TO THE BRITISH
- Newspaper article from: The Boston Globe Associated Press June 18, 1988 700+ words
...insurgents moved into Charlestown but instead of Bunker Hill, they took nearby...program during Bunker Hill Day exercises at the monument in Charlestown. Both women are...between sets during Bunker Hill Day ceremonies in Charlestown. Speeches and...
- U.S. Secretary for Education to visit Bunker Hill Community College. (Lauro F....
- Press release article from: PR Newswire April 25, 1990 700+ words
...will visit Bunker Hill Community College in Charlestown, on Thursday...collaboration between Bunker Hill Community...International and Charlestown High Schools...demonstration at Bunker Hill Community...International or Charlestown High Schools...
- Townies cheer Bunker Hill Day parade.
- Newspaper article from: The Boston Herald KROGH, ALEX von June 14, 1999 700+ words
People flocked to Charlestown by the thousands yesterday...townie pride at the Bunker Hill Day Parade and honor...scenes from Boston and Charlestown history made their way up Bunker Hill and through much of the Charlestown neighborhood as happy...
- Bunker Hill housing project tops BPD list of most violent areas.(News)
- Newspaper article from: The Boston Herald Mcphee, Michele June 24, 2005 700+ words
...16-year-old Charlestown High football player...that has made the Bunker Hill housing development...street worker to the Bunker Hill projects, city...in East Boston. Charlestown has only one street...have a presence at Bunker Hill. "We only have...crimes in all of ...