GLOUCESTER, Mass. — The Battle of Bunker Hill 250 Committee is pleased to announce that it will host a press conference at 9 a.m. on Friday, June 20, to officially kick off a historic weekend of events commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill at Stage Fort Park in Gloucester.

The press conference will feature remarks from local and state leaders and distinguished guests, providing an overview and historical context for the events as well as an important briefing on public safety and transportation logistics in advance of the events.

WHEN: 

Friday, June 20, at 9 a.m.

WHERE:

Stage Fort Park, 24 Hough Ave., Gloucester. The press conference will take place at Stage Fort next to the cannons.

WHO: 

• Eric Chetwin, Battle of Bunker Hill 250 Committee Member
• Annie Harris, CEO, Essex National Heritage Area
• Mayor Greg Verga, City of Gloucester
• Massachusetts Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr
• Alex Cane, Historian/Reenactor
• Lieutenant Jeremiah Nicastro, Incident Commander, Gloucester Police Department
• Michael Hale, Department of Public Works Director, City of Gloucester
• Assistant Chief/ Emergency Management Director Robert Rivas, Gloucester Fire Department

WHAT: 

To celebrate a historic slate of events commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill, the Battle of Bunker Hill 250 Committee is holding a Kickoff Press Conference at 9 a.m. on Friday, June 20.

Speakers will highlight the events and activities that will take place throughout the weekend and provide insight on the immersive opportunities available for attendees to learn, explore and witness history. 

In addition to a series of Battle of Bunker Hill reenactments, taking place both by land and sea, British and American reenactors will be creating an authentic 18th-century military encampment, where they will sleep in tents and prepare food. There will also be opportunities to explore 18th-century life at a marketplace selling replica items, and several reenactors posing as tradespeople and civilians who will provide insight into daily life in Boston while under siege. 

For more information on the schedule of events, visit battleofbunkerhill250.com.

Members of the media interested in attending the press conference are asked to RSVP to Benjamin Paulin at ben@jgpr.net. 

Immediately following the press conference, there will be a media walkthrough and media credential/parking pass pickup for those who have been granted credentials.

An authorized Battle of Bunker Hill 250 media credential will be required to enter the multiple media staging areas for all events on Saturday, June 21, and Sunday, June 22. Parking passes will also be needed to access any media parking areas. To RSVP and request a media credential/parking pass, fill out this form.