Evacuation Day 250 at Dorchester Heights – MA

The 250th Commemoration of Evacuation Day at Dorchester Heights marks a turning point in the American story. On March 17, 1776, the departure of British soldiers from Boston signaled more than a military withdrawal—it restored hope to a people who had endured months of occupation and uncertainty, the end of the siege of Boston. From these heights, resolve replaced fear, and the idea of independence moved closer to reality.

Generations later, the local community created the Dorchester Heights Monument to honor this moment when colonists began to see themselves not as subjects, but as Americans. The monument marks the strategic victory of when General George Washington’s fortification of the Heights compelled the British evacuation of Boston.

The national rededication follows a multi-year effort to preserve the Dorchester Heights Monument so it may endure for generations to come. Through ceremonial tributes, historical reflection, and community gathering, we commemorate the courage, leadership, and perseverance that helped shape a nation. Together, we rededicate and recommit this landmark as a lasting symbol of liberty and remembrance for future generations.

This event is free to the public. Seating is first come, first served.