Charlestown
Explore the neighborhood’s Irish roots and Naval History, and walk along the Freedom Trail.
Charlestown is on the north side of the City, on the banks of Boston Harbor and the Mystic River. The neighborhood has historical roots, but it has turned into a busy, modern-day neighborhood.
To reach a neighborhood liaison for Charlestown, email contactons@boston.gov or call 617-635-3485.
Investing in Charlestown
This StoryMap provides the residents of Charlestown with a “progress report” on major public investments the City of Boston is making in their neighborhood.
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Neighborhood ContactsSean Breen
Charlestown Liaison
Sean Breen was born and raised in Charlestown. He attended the Harvard Kent School and Boys and Girls Club summer camp in Charlestown. He previously worked for the United States Postal Service as a mail carrier where he gained experience connecting with members of the community through providing an essential service. Sean brings a passion for public service and community engagement to his new role.
In his free time, Sean enjoys playing fantasy football, reading, spending time with family, and re-watching "The Sopranos".
Frank Mendoza
Deputy Director
Francis Mendoza will take over the role of Allston-Brighton liaison. He was born and raised in Connecticut, and moved to Allston to attend Boston University where he graduated with a Bachelor’s in International Relations. While there, he worked in the community as an emergency medical technician and as a tutor to non-native English speakers through the Boston University Intergenerational Literacy Program. Mendoza went on to serve as a two-time U.S. Senate intern and was then hired as a legislative aide at the Massachusetts State House. As the son of a Mexican immigrant and an Irish-American public school teacher, Mendoza has always cherished service, inclusion, and equity, and is passionate about policy and constituent services. He fell in love with Allston-Brighton and its vibrant community and is thrilled to be able to serve his adopted home.
In his free time, Mendoza works towards his goal of visiting every Boston park, while birdwatching and identifying their plants. He particularly enjoys collecting Star Wars LEGOs, listening to music, watching historical documentaries, cooking, and playing Dungeons and Dragons every Thursday with his friends.
Frank Mendoza is the Deputy Director for Neighborhoods: Allston-Brighton, Charlestown, South Boston, West Roxbury, Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Fenway, and Mission Hill.
About the neighborhood
Charlestown is home to important landmarks, including:
Immigrants and young professionals have joined the area’s traditionally Irish population. You’ll see residents of all ages at the local shops and restaurants along Main Street and in City Square. It is truly a small, unique community within the larger City.
Key locations and features
Key featuresU.S.S Constitution and Museum
- Building 22, Charlestown Navy Yard, Charlestown, MA 02129
- Hour: Every day (except holidays), from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Bunker Hill Monument and Museum
- Monument Square, Charlestown, MA, 02129
- Hours: Every day (except holidays), from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The Charlestown Navy Yard
- 1 1st Ave, Charlestown, MA, 02129
- Hours: Open every day
The Korean War Memorial
- 1 1st Ave, Charlestown, MA, 02129
- Hours: Open every day
Milmore Statue in the Training Field
- Winthrop Square, Charlestown, MA, 02129
- Hours: Open every day
Bunker Hill Burial Ground
- 199 Bunker Hill St, Charlestown, MA, 02129
- Hours: Open upon request to the Parks Department
John Harvard Mall
- Harvard St, Charlestown, MA, 02129
- Hours: Open every daily
Paul Revere Park
- Constitution Road, Charlestown, MA, 02129
- Hours: Open every day
Thomas Menino Park
- 98 16th Street, Charlestown, MA, 02129
- Hours: Open every day
Colonel William Prescott Statue
- Monument Square, Charlestown, MA, 02129
- Hours: Open every day
World War II Memorial
- City Square Park, Charlestown, MA, 02129
- Hours: Open every day
The Warren Tavern
- Located at 2 Pleasant Street, Charlestown, MA, 02129
- Hours: Open every day from 11 a.m. - 1 a.m.
Engine 50 Boston Fire Department
- 34 Winthrop Street, Charlestown, MA, 02129
- Hours: Open every day
Clougherty Pool
- 331 Bunker Hill Street, Charlestown, MA, 02129
- Hours: Open during the summer
Charlestown Working Theater
- 442 Bunker Hill St, Charlestown, MA, 02129
- Hours: Vary depending on the shows. Check the Charlestown Working Theater website.
In Charlestown you can find:
- tennis courts in the Charlestown Navy Yard
- a swimming pool at the Clougherty Pool on Bunker Hill Street
- art shows at the Stove Factory, and
- Gardens for Charlestown.
- The Bunker Hill Associates
- The Charlestown Mother’s Association
- The Friends of the Charlestown Navy Yard
- Friends of City Square Park
- Friends of the Training Field
- Friends of Eden St Park
- CHAD Charlestown Health and Development
- CSAC Charlestown Substance Abuse Coalition
- Friends of the John Harvard Mall
- The Friends of Doherty Park
- Charlestown Neighborhood Council
- Friends of Charlestown High School
- Charlestown Preservation Society
- Charlestown Waterfront Coalition
- Charlestown Tenant Task Force
- Charlestown Historic Society
- Artist Group of Charlestown
- The Kennedy Center