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Today in History: Dorchester Heights Monument dedicated to Boston siege

3/17/2026

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On March 17, 1902, the Dorchester Heights Monument was dedicated in Boston, Massachusetts. This 115-foot marble tower honors the American victory during the Siege of Boston, where George Washington's Continental Army successfully prevented British forces from advancing. The monument stands as a tribute to a pivotal moment in the American Revolutionary War.

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On March 17, 1902, the Dorchester Heights Monument was dedicated in Boston, Massachusetts. This 115-foot marble tower honors the American victory during the Siege of Boston, where George Washington's Continental Army successfully prevented British forces from advancing. The monument stands as a tribute to a pivotal moment in the American Revolutionary War.