Bunker Hill Monument and Lodge/NPS

Work on restoring Bunker Hill Monument and grounds at the park in Boston have largely been completed, with the Lodge scheduled to reopen in early October following additional work.

In the past decade the National Park Service has invested more than $8 million in preservation and restoration work at the Bunker Hill Monument. On Wednesday the Park Service announced that it completed a multi-year, $2 million infrastructure improvement to the Bunker Hill Monument, Lodge, and grounds that will improve visitor safety and preserve the historic property. Projects included the restoration of the granite stairs and rails at all four entry points to the monument grounds, as well as repairs and replacement of the 1850s cast iron fence surrounding the monument.

The Lodge, a granite structure built in the early 1900s to house a statue of Dr. Joseph Warren, who was killed in the battle, will re-open on October 7 after the restoration of the Lodge’s original door, electrical upgrades, and installation of the historic light fixtures are complete.

"We anticipate continuing to make significant investments in advance of the Revolutionary War 250th Anniversary," said Michael Creasey, superintendent for National Parks of Boston.

Future plans include the restoration of the William Prescott statue and repointing and repairs to the monument pyramidion and observatory (the point at the top of the Monument). The park will also be installing a new irrigation system to allow for more effective watering of the lawn and trees to address the challenges of maintaining the steep landscape surrounding the monument.