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Uncover the Story of the Battle of Chelsea Creek — the First Naval Engagement of the American Revolution

 

It’s the spring of 1775 in Boston, and tensions are rising. The Siege of Boston has been going on for months. The British have taken control of the city, but their survival lies in the islands on the Harbor Islands and seacoast, where they have livestock and fodder.

Trapping the colonists inside the city, the future of the American colonies hangs in the balance. But the colonists aren’t about to let them get these supplies without a fight. Along the shores of Chelsea Creek, a small but crucial battle is about to take place—one that’s often forgotten yet shaped the course of the American Revolution.

Battle of Chelsea Creek 250th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, May 24, 2025, 11am-4pm
Port Park (99 Marginal St)

SSV Ernestina-Morrissey sails into Chelsea for the celebrations

Explore the SSV Ernestina-Morrissey, the 1894 schooner from the Massachusetts Maritime Academy, as you learn about the first British vessel captured and destroyed—the HMS Diana

Artillery Demonstration & Musket Firing

Revolutionary-Era Militia Encampment

Food Vendors and Bent Water Beer Garden

Transportation and Parking Information
For easy access to the event, attendees can choose from various transportation options, including public transit via the SL3 and 111 bus routes, Uber services, or personal vehicles.


Public Transit
The event is accessible via the SL3 and 111 bus routes:


111 Bus:
Stop: Woodlawn Park St @ Williams St
0.5-mile walk via Williams St and Marginal St


Silver Line SL3:
Stop: Eastern Avenue
0.6-mile walk via Marginal St


Parking
Parking will be available at Eastern Minerals (located at Marginal St, between Shawmut St and Highland St) and

at Chelsea Point (Marginal St @ Willow St). If you're using GPS to navigate to Chelsea, please enter the address: 99 Marginal St, Chelsea, MA.
Additional parking options are also available throughout Downtown Chelsea.

 Chelsea Creek Boat Tour

Join us for an informative and scenic boat tour along Chelsea Creek, Mystic River and Boston Harbor this Memorial Day

Governor Bellingham Cary House

Step back in time at the 350+ year-old Governor Bellingham Cary House and explore its rich legacy in the early days of the American Revolution

All programming is free and open to the general public,  funded by the MA250 Grant from the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism.

CHELSEA PROSPERS

© 2023 by Chelsea Prospers for the City of Chelsea

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