Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Somerville Museum are inviting community members to commemorate an iconic moment in American history at the 249th Annual Prospect Hill Flag Raising on January 1, 2025. On this date in 1776, General George Washington raised the first American flag atop Prospect Hill, marking a pivotal moment in the Revolutionary War. Each New Year’s Day, the city honors this legacy with a community celebration. 

• When: Monday, January 1, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Where: Starting at Somerville City Hall (93 Highland Ave) and proceeding to Prospect Hill Park

The event features remarks from local officials, historical reenactments, and a ceremonial parade led by the Ancient & Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts and Revolutionary War reenactors. Community members of all ages are encouraged to attend this tradition celebrating Somerville’s central role in America’s founding story.

For more information on the Prospect Hill Flag raising, please contact Grace Bryan, Historic Events Manager at the Somerville Museum via email at grace@somervillemuseum.org.