"The siege of Boston from June 1775 to March 1776 marked Washington’s debut as commander in chief," writes Smithsonian Magazine. "He met many of the men who would comprise his general staff for ...

During the 1775-76 Siege of Boston, American patriots were trying to keep the British Army bottled up in the city and impede its resupply by sea. To protect its supply lines, the British wanted to ...

The siege of Boston was his first battle but far from ... That initial call for a unit of York County riflemen came on June 17, 1775. As we’ve seen, the soldiers reached Boston on July 27 ...

the Battle of Bunker Hill and the Siege of Boston "1775: Rebels, Rights & Revolution" can be found inside the MHS, located at 1154 Boylston St. in Boston. MHS galleries are open from 10 a.m. to 4: ...