Tavern Talk: Somerville and the Siege of Boston

Join Professor Dan Breen and the Somerville Museum for a captivating lecture on the Siege of Boston through the eyes of Somerville. From the chaos following Lexington and Concord in April 1775 to the raising of the Grand Union flag on Prospect Hill in January 1776, the nation saw eight turbulent months of missteps, rivalries, and disorganization. Yet from this turmoil emerged the first truly American army—united in purpose and forging a new national identity.