Prospect Hill Tower

Revolutionary War history at its best First American, flag flown here sewn by Betsy Ross a must see if you’re on a revolutionary war historic tour

I visit this tower annually for their New Years Day flag raising event. Great local landmark!

Have always driven past this and didn't know what it was until the other night after we went ac throwing in Somerville. We got up to the tower just at the right time to see the sunset and get a good glimpse of the Boston Skyline. There are little markers that point to different locations around Boston (even though you can't see them), you at least get the general idea where they are. Unfortunately, we were not able to go inside the tower, I'm not even sure if you can inside the tower anymore or when it does open.

Local historical site with a great view of the Boston sky line. We had our engagement photoshoot here on a cold spring day April 2022.

A very cool Tower with historical significance! Definitely worth checking out for any history fans!

Absolutely magnificent to see and to think about those famous figures in our history walking in these same spots.

On the site of this monument,several historic event took place. The hill overlook Cambridge,Boston, Charlestown, Medford, Somerville, troops of the newly formed,
'Continental Army' and their newly appointed
Genera,l Goerge Washington. At this location he formally took command by having the first flag of the colonies, which had a white background with the crosses of St.George and St. Andrew, the ceremony took place on January 1st 1775. After which they marched to the Cambrdge Commons, where other troops were waiting. When or if you do visit this national place of Historic Places, plan your visit for any January first, early around 7-8 am you will see an enactment of the first raising, along with all of the speeches. Clothing, musket firing, parade, etc.
The Somerville Historic Society passes out free phamlets describing the event, and small mementos are sometime offered for sale , along with any donation you want which go to th upkeep.
There is no nonresident parking, no restrooms, it is handicap accessible, but only on the ground level, the tower can only be accessed by stairs. Recommend getting there using public transportation. From any 't' station will get you there by bus or trolley. There are many restaurants in Union Square, along with other shops that sell, well the same stuff you can get in your own home town. The park is open year round from dawn to dusk, dogs are allowed but must be leashed and you best pick up after them, you never know who may be watching, there is a stiff fine for no doing so. I will post more photos soon.
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