Prospect Hill Park
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4.6 (360)This historic hilltop marks where the first American flag was raised, offering panoramic views of the Boston skyline.
Description
Adjacent to the Prospect Hill Memorial Flag Tower and Observatory, the grounds are where George Washington ordered the raising of the Grand Union Flag on January 1, 1776. Following a comprehensive August 2020 rehabilitation project, the park combines restored staircases and improved ADA accessibility with an interpretive pavement map and a lower-level loop featuring historical plaques, illuminated by dedicated safety and tower up-lighting.