Harbor Illumination

Saturday, July 20, 2024

Be a part of something special...

Saturday, July 20, 2024 8:30 pm

A Street Pier to James Landing ~ Hull Harbor

It happens only one night a year...the magical Harbor Illumination. Join us as we once again light the harbor with more than one thousand flares celebrating Hull's maritime heritage. There is so much happening at this year's Illumination!

1 PM Coast Guard Sea Rescue Demonstration offshore at Pemberton Pier

5 PM Coast Guard City Commemoration, Hull Cemetery

6-8 PM Open House at Hull Lifesaving Museum

7:30 PM Forever Flare Ceremony at A Street Pier

8:30 PM Harbor Illumination!

~Remember, Honor, Celebrate! Sponsor a Flare~

~Volunteers are Needed~

Contact: [email protected] if you would like to help. For many years, the Illumination has been one of our most successful (and fun) annual events.

Coast Guard Sea Rescue Demonstration

Illumination Event

July 20, 2024

1:00 pm

Offshore at Pemberton Pier, Hull

Get ready for an electrifying show at this year's Harbor Illumination! Join us at 1:00 pm near Point Allerton Station as the Coast Guard dazzles with a thrilling Sea Rescue demonstration. Watch in awe as the helicopter hovers above, showcasing an incredible life-saving mission that you won't want to miss! After the demonstration, the helicopter will touch down at the Dust Bowl for everyone to get a closer look. This is one spectacle that promises thrills and chills!

Make an Impact!

Because of our generous donors, like you, the summer is bustling with activity at the Hull Lifesaving Museum! Wander through our newest exhibit, Nantasket Beach Steamboat Line -when summer was everything, attend a lecture, walking tour or workshop, join our weekly meditation group, enroll your child or teen in our Summer Adventure or Summer Explorer programs, or check out our perennial gardens and bring along a picnic lunch. 

Our rowing club, providing adults of all ages the opportunity to explore Boston Harbor from our Windmill Point Boathouse continues to be the hallmark of our on-the-water programming.

Please consider a donation online or by check to help us to create and provide many more fun and educational experiences for you and your family at the Hull Lifesaving Museum. Thank you for your support.

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Exhibits, Events and Programs

Opening July 22

Nantasket Beach Steamboat Company ... when summer was everything

Discover the captivating history of steamer travel with the upcoming exhibit, "Nantasket Beach Steamship Company ~ when summer was everything" opening July 22 and extending through winter 2025. This exhibition promises to immerse visitors in the rich heritage of one of America's earliest steamboat enterprises.

This exhibition is sponsored by

Jake's Seafood Restaurant

Summer Adventure

For Children ages 5 - 11

Tuesday - Thursday

July 9 - August 22, 2024

9:30 am - 12:30 pm

12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Extended Day

Hull Lifesaving Museum

1117 Nantasket Ave., Hull, MA

Here we go! A fun-filled season has begun for our youth Summer Adventure program. Tide pool explorations, model boat building, shipwrecks and pirate outings abound.

Each week includes hands-on activities, outdoor exploration, and a fun mix of history, science and arts. Pictured here is our ever-popular block and tackle that combines an opportunity to learn about simple machines while having fun lifting weights.

Learn more

The Summer Adventure Program is set to launch on Tuesday, July 9, 2024.  We are seeking donations of all kinds.  Some items may already be in your recycling or donation bins!  We appreciate all donations, big or small.  Please see our wish list below, 

Thank you!!

- Thick water-based markers
- Electric pencil sharpener
- Glue sticks
- Epsom salt
- Iodized salt
- Sea salt
- Watercolors
- Poster paint
- Small brown paper lunch bags
- Poster board (multiple)
- Ribbon scraps
- White paper plates
- Felt and fabric scraps
- Ream of cardstock
- Elmer’s glue
- Large bottle of white vinegar
- Large box of baking soda
- Clean, empty 12 oz water bottles with caps
- Rolls of packing tape with dispensers
- Clean glass aquarium
- Food coloring
- Pipettes/medicine droppers
- Clear (transparent) plastic cups
- Shoe boxes

Summer Explorers

Our New Program for Youth ages 12-16!

Tuesday - Thursday

July 9 - August 22, 2024

9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Windmill Point Boathouse

185 Main St., Hull, MA

The museum's Summer Explorer Program is a new, exciting and engaging opportunity for young people ages 12-16 to learn about the natural and cultural history of Boston Harbor while developing maritime skills.

This 7-week program offers a different area of focus each week with all programming originating at our HLM Windmill Point Boathouse including our fleet of open water rowing vessels, the boathouse, the harbor and harbor islands. Areas of focus include safety on the water, rowing and commanding (coxing) open water rowing craft, operating outboard powered boats, harbor piloting and navigation, marine environment, boat maintenance and boat building, while making connections to each other, to our past, and to our future.

These programs begin July 9. There is still limited space available each week. Sign up now online to book a spot for any of the 7 program weeks.

Learn more

Friday Morning En Plein Air 

Fridays, Summer 2024

Time: 9:00 - 12:00 noon

Location: Different Site Each Week

The longstanding tradition of Friday morning En Plein Air painting continues in collaboration with Hull Artists.

All artists are welcome to participate, from beginners to professionals, painting typically from 9am - noon. Please bring materials of your choice. A chair, hat, and water bottle are recommended.

Here's the current schedule.

- July 5 - HOLIDAY WEEKEND - FREE

- July 12 - Weir River/Straits Pond Bridge, West Corner, Hull, MA

- July 19 - Village Playground, 135 Spring St., Hull, MA

- July 25 - Town Gazebo on the Bay, Corner of Nantasket Ave. & Bay St., Hull, MA

- August 2 - James Landing, James Ave, Hull, MA

- August 9 - Hull Yacht Club, 1037 Nantasket Ave., Hull, MA

For more information on weekly painting locations, please follow the Friday Painters in Hull Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/fridaypaintersinhull or contact us at [email protected].

Thank you to Marianne Buckley-Curran for organizing!

Hope to see you there!

Hull Artists Open Studios at Hull Lifesaving Museum

1117 Nantasket Ave., Hull, MA

Saturday & Sunday, July 13 & 14

Join us July 13th and 14th, for an extraordinary event: Hull Artists July Open Studios! Delight in a diverse array of creative expressions, from exquisite paintings and prints to stunning jewelry, ceramics, and intricate fiber arts. There’s truly something to captivate every visitor!

Experience firsthand the incredible talent within our community and find your own source of inspiration to bring home. At the Hull Lifesaving Museum, we are proud to showcase the works of five outstanding local artists. Mark your calendars and join us for a memorable celebration of art and creativity!

Steven Foley

Cathy McCarthy

Valerie Mine

Christine Marie Kemp Cichello

Brooke Shoo

Bastille Day Celebration

60 Farina Rd., Fort Revere, Hull

Sunday, July 14, 2024

6:00 - 8:00 pm

Festooned in your best blue, white & red regalia and laden with picnic baskets, beach chairs, and blankets come join us for some lively music at the Fort featuring local musicians. This summer evening celebration is in grateful tribute to the French sailors and marines who served and died at Fort Independence during the American Revolution.

Laura Ludwig ~ Center for Coastal Studies - Fishing Gear Recovery

Thursday, August 15, 2024

7:00 pm

Hull Lifesaving Museum

1117 Nantasket Ave., Hull

Join us in welcoming Laura Ludwig, Manager of the Marine Debris and Plastics Program at the Center for Coastal Studies to learn about this important initiative. Commercial fishing for lobster, finfish and shellfish is a critical economic driver for coastal communities around the world and in the 21st century virtually all commercial fishing gear is made of plastic. The Center for Coastal Studies has been collaborating with fishermen from throughout New England to address the problem of lost, abandoned, and derelict fishing gear in the marine environment.

FREE DAY - Highland Street August Adventures

Saturday, August 17, 2024

10 am - 4:00 pm

Hull Lifesaving Museum

1117 Nantasket Ave., Hull

Save the date for FREE admission to the Hull Lifesaving Museum sponsored by Highland Street Foundation. August Adventures, inspired by Highland Street’s longstanding Free Fun Fridays initiative, will offer enriching experiences for individuals, children, and families statewide. From children’s museums to art, science, and history venues, there’s something for everyone.

Blake Jordan, Executive Director of Highland Street, commented, “As we mark our 35th anniversary, we are thrilled to collaborate with a diverse range of institutions that enhance the cultural tapestry of our state. Our collective aim is to broaden access and welcome a wide array of visitors during August Adventures.” This program spans Greater Boston to Cape Cod and across Central and Western Massachusetts.

For more information about August Adventures and Highland Street Foundation, please visit highlandstreet.org.

On-the-Waterfront

Adult Rowing Summer Season is in Full Swing

...at Windmill Point Boathouse, Hull

Warm summer evenings are especially joyous when we take time to pause and reflect as the sun sets on our shores. Our Adult Rowing program is a fun, safe, and healthy way to experience and explore Boston Harbor. If you'd like to be a part of this merry band of rowers come down some Saturday morning at 7:30 and give it a try.

For more information contact us at 781-925-5433 or send us an email for more details.

Ongoing Station Programs

Veteran's Coffee Hour

1st Friday each month

9:00 - 10:30 am

(July Meeting Canceled Due to Holiday)

Veteran's Rowing

1st Saturday each month

10:00 - 11:30 am

Windmill Point Boathouse

Adult Rowing Club

Weekends

Year Round

Weeknights

Summer

Student Boatbuilding Class

Ongoing

Hull High School

Lifesaving Sangha Meditation

Wednesday Night

7 - 8:00 pm

Volunteer Boat Repair

Monday & Wednesday

9-12 noon

Facility Rental

If you're looking for an unforgettable venue, a unique spot to throw a memorable party, or the perfect setting to host a work meeting, or family gathering we'd love to help. The Museum is a beautiful, historic, waterfront venue available to rent for smaller events; 50 sitting and 75 standing. The proceeds from Museum rentals support our exhibits and programs. For more information contact us at 781-925-5433 or email us for more details.

Mark Your Calendar

Keep On the Lookout For These

Upcoming Events

7/5 - Veterans Meeting Canceled for July

7/13-7/14 - Hull Artists Open Studio

7/14 - Bastille Day Celebration at Fort Revere

7/20 - Harbor Illumination

7/22 - Nantasket Beach Steamboat Company - Exhibit Opens

8/15 - Lecture: Laura Ludwig - Center for Coastal Studies

8/17 - FREE Day - Highland Street August Adventures

10/14 - Head of the Weir River Race

11/18 - Icebreaker Youth Races