Fort Independence Boston, Ma - History of Fort Independence

Above is an amazing video from Bastion A on the second tier of the Fort, taken on a Sunday afternoon in August. The video takes a tour from Deer Island, crossing the President Roads and moving South to Blue Hills. On the way through the video, you can see Boston Harbor Lighthouse, Nix Mate, Long Island, Spectacle Island, Thompson Island, and Blue Hills. In the foreground at the end of the video is a view of the 15-inch Rodman Gun. This spectacular view gives you a very good idea why, in 1631, they selected this site to protect the Neck of Boston

USS Constitution

USS Constitution firing 21 gun salute off of Fort

USS Constitution fired a 21-gun salute to the fort during a turnaround.
1970 Overview

A 1970 overview of the fort during renovations.
Living Quarters

An image of barracks for enlisted personnel.
Flag Day

A Flag Day ceremony to burn torn American flags.
Cannon

Cannon with assorted tools and door opening towards the harbor.
Parade Grounds

Parade grounds looking towards Boston