Discover New Hampshire’s pivotal role in the Battle of Bunker Hill, from John Stark’s leadership to a daring gunpowder delivery that helped shape America’s fight for independence from Britain.

The seaside community brought 1775, and one of the Revolutionary War’s major battlegrounds, back to life through vignettes, battle demonstrations and even lectures.

As the U.S. marks the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill, it might take a moment — or more — to remember why. Start with the very name. “There’s something percussive about