Stop 14 of 16 · North End · mile 1.7
Copp's Hill Burying Ground
A hilltop cemetery with harbor views.
Why it matters
British cannon fired on Charlestown from here during the Battle of Bunker Hill.
Visiting Copp's Hill Burying Ground
Established in 1659, it holds thousands of North End residents, including members of the influential Mather family.
Look for headstones pocked by musket balls — reportedly used as target practice by British soldiers.
This stop is in The North End. Read the complete Freedom Trail guide to plan the rest of your walk.