The summit of Great Hill may contain the best view of the City Of Boston and The Boston Harbor Islands of anywhere on the New England coast, especially from a southern perspective. In 1923, a tablet and flagstaff was set at the top of Great Hill that commemorated "The Society Of Colonial Wars" as well as the "Settlement Of Weymouth" in its 300th year and the town's anniversary celebration commenced from this point. This tablet refers to the original colony named Wessagusset that was formed in 1622 by British adventurer and businessman, Thomas Weston. The settlers suffered from a tense relationship with the neighboring Native Americans. Poor crops led to instances of colonists stealing food. Miles Standish, who had earlier settled in Plimouth, was warned by Chief Massasoit of the Wampanog tribe that there were plans to eradicate the Wessagusset settlement in a raid that would continue on to Plimouth. Miles Standish and two other men marched to Wessagusset and executed the leaders, Wituwaumat and Pecksuot. Years later, what was left of their remains were found and buried at Weymouth's Old North Cemetery. In 1998, the Weymouth Historical Society had another tablet set. Great Hill Park is a place for vehicles to park and enjoy the view looking north from Weymouth just as it always has been. This park is generally accessed via Bradley Road from Bridge Street in North
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