Halloween at the fort is on Saturday and Sunday, October 24 and 25.
For more details see https://fortindependence.org/halloween-2024/
Explore the Timeless Beauty of Fort Independence and Castle Island State Park
Welcome to Fort Independence and Castle Island State Park, a stunning 22-acre destination at the entrance to Boston’s Inner Harbor. Here, a rich history of courage and valor, breathtaking views, and outdoor adventures come together to create an unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages.
Castle Island has been a strategic military site since 1634. It is located at the entrance of Boston’s inner harbor. The main shipping channel is at the island’s northern end. Here, boats must slow down and make a sharp turn north into the harbor.
Whether you love history, enjoy nature, need peace, want to take a walk, crave a picnic, or are in the mood for a hot dog from Sully’s, this place is perfect for you.
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.