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Happy
Bunker Hill Day everyone! Today is the 236th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill where the colonists ended up losing the battle, but it was a turning point in the Revolutinary War. And everything happened right where we live...literally. So Bunker Hill Day is a pretty big deal in Charlestown. In fact, its like St. Patrick's Day to Southie.
We have parade and everything. Its a day that
Townies look forward to
every year.
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Last weekend was Bunker Hill weekend. There were celebrations all over Charlestown, including a 2 and 8k run as well as the previously mentioned parade. Ellie and I witnessed both (Nick was in Philadelphia at a baseball game). Ellie was very good at cheering on the runners; saying "good job runners" and clapping as people ran by. The parade route included the main street (Bunker Hill Street) less than a block from our house. So as soon as I heard the police car sirens announcing the start of the parade, I grabbed Ellie and we ran down to the street to watch it!
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The parade was the usual mix of reenactors (including British "red coat" reenactors), politicians, bag pipes, marching bands, and a model of the USS Constitution (also part of C-Town) and the Navy personnel stationed at the USS Constitution. Although a little dazed (the parade was during nap time) Ellie really seemed to enjoy the parade. She did well with the crowds. She pointed to the fire trucks and other participants that she recognized. Ellie said her favorite was actually the "marching drums".
Happy Bunker Hill Day everyone! Today is the 236th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill where the colonists ended up losing the battle, but it was a turning point in the Revolutinary War. And everything happened right where we live...literally. So Bunker Hill Day is a pretty big deal in Charlestown. In fact, its like St. Patrick's Day to Southie. We have parade and everything. Its a day that Townies look forward to every year. 
Last weekend was Bunker Hill weekend. There were celebrations all over Charlestown, including a 2 and 8k run as well as the previously mentioned parade. Ellie and I witnessed both (Nick was in Philadelphia at a baseball game). Ellie was very good at cheering on the runners; saying "good job runners" and clapping as people ran by. The parade route included the main street (Bunker Hill Street) less than a block from our house. So as soon as I heard the police car sirens announcing the start of the parade, I grabbed Ellie and we ran down to the street to watch it! 
The parade was the usual mix of reenactors (including British "red coat" reenactors), politicians, bag pipes, marching bands, and a model of the USS Constitution (also part of C-Town) and the Navy personnel stationed at the USS Constitution. Although a little dazed (the parade was during nap time) Ellie really seemed to enjoy the parade. She did well with the crowds. She pointed to the fire trucks and other participants that she recognized. Ellie said her favorite was actually the "marching drums". 
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