Dorchester Heights - 06/15/25

Siege of Boston

Began in July 1775 after the Battle of Bunker Hill

British occupation

British forces stayed in Boston after the battle

Washington’s goal

Blocked British supplies from entering or leaving the city

Dorchester Heights

A hill that overlooked Boston and gave strategic advantage

March 2–4, 1776

Washington fired artillery to distract the British

March 4, 1776

5,000–6,000 soldiers secretly moved onto Dorchester Heights

British response

General Howe planned to attack on March 7

Snowstorm delay

A strong snowstorm stopped the British attack

March 17, 1776

British troops evacuated Boston

Why it mattered

Major victory for the Continental Army and morale boost