Charlestown is a neighborhood of Boston that is located just north of the city on a peninsula. Historically associated with its Irish-American population, Charlestown is becoming home to many young working professionals and a new generation of residents. Surrounded by both the Boston Harbor and the Mystic River, Charlestown is home to the U.S.S. Constitution, the Navy Yard, and the Bunker Hill Monument. Both visitors and residents alike enjoy visiting many of the local shops, restaurants, and bars that line Main Street and City Square. Boston's Freedom Trail finds its end at the Bunker Hill Monument in Charlestown, which is the site of the famous Battle of Bunker Hill. The historic midnight ride of Paul Revere began in Charlestown, just before the Battle of Lexington and Concord. Many visitors like to stop by Warren Tavern, a pub dating back to 1780 that claims to be a former favorite of Paul Revere. Bunker Hill Community College's main campus has called Charlestown it's home since 1955 when it took over the buildings that formerly housed the Charlestown State Prison.