December 2023

Winter Wonderland Festival of Trees

Gathering with friends and family is a great way to kick off the holiday season. Share the joy and community that is the Hull Lifesaving Museum's Festival of Trees. On display will be 11 Christmas trees decorated and sponsored by local businesses and families that will be donated to Wellspring Multi-Service Center to help spread some holiday magic. So come by, have some cocoa, wander through our indoor winter wonderland and vote for your favorite tree.

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Upcoming Station Events

Flying Santa!

Saturday, December 9, 2023

12:00 - 12:25 pm

Free to all!

Join us for the return of a wonderful New England Tradition! Since 1929, Flying Santa has been celebrating those who guard our shores, first by dropping gifts for Light Keepers, now by visiting Coast Guard families with a gift for every Coast Guard child. The Hull Lifesaving Museum is proud to be a "Candy Cane Stop" on Flying Santa's fantastic voyage. Children will have a chance for a quick visit with Santa and a photo.

Letters to Santa

Must be dropped off at the museum by Monday, December 11

Step into the holiday enchantment by dropping off your letters for Santa in the special mailbox at the Hull Lifesaving Museum. Don't forget you can also create and write your letters right here at the museum for an extra dose of festive fun. We're excited to announce that the special letters received will be featured in the December 14 edition of the Hull Times. Let the magic of the season come alive through your heartfelt messages. Don't miss the chance to be part of this enchanting holiday tradition!

Audubon Christmas Bird Count

Saturday, December 16, 2023

All Day Event

(as much or as little as you like)

Free - (Donations Encouraged)

HLM is participating in this exciting event which has taken place yearly since 1901. You may join us for as much or as little time as you like. If you are interested, please send us an email and roughly what hours you would like to participate. We will send you back information on how to meet up with our group as we will be at different locations throughout the day and can send updates as we go.

This will be an exciting day for anyone who loves the outdoors and nature. Dress warm and bring a camera and binoculars if you have them. There will be a midday break at the museum for coffee, tea, cookies, and restrooms. To learn more email us or call us at (781) 925-5433.

Holiday Shopping at HLM

Now through December 24, 2023

(Free 2-Day Delivery in Hull and Surrounding Towns)

Shop Thursday - Mondays

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Shop local this holiday season at HLM and come away with unique gifts for everyone on your list. Find the perfect holiday gift while supporting the museum at the same time. We've stocked our shelves with items for every age from kids' toys to hostess gifts, HLM sweatshirts, hats, and glassware, with new HLM branded items rolling in every day.

When you purchase from the Museum Shop you not only find an incredible selection of items for yourself and others, but you support our exhibitions and programs - and for that we thank you!

Check our online store for new additions being added every day.

News from the Waterfront

Recapping our 2023 Icebreaker: Northeast Region Youth Open-Water Rowing Championships

We're in awe of the talents and accomplishments of the many youth racers who participated in our annual Icebreaker Northeast Region Youth Rowing Championships. They travelled from Downeast Maine, Vermont, NYC, New Haven and South Shore for this once-a-year celebration. Thanks to all the rowers, coaches, parents, volunteers, and spectators with special thanks to the visiting coaches who brought additional vessels, Harbor Master Kurt Bornheim for standing by on his boat to ensure safety and major thanks to the Hull Yacht Club for allowing us to use their facility.

Be On The Lookout For Cold-Stunned Turtles in Hull

In the past few days several critically endangered Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles have washed up on the beach in Hull. Thankfully--due to the eagle eyes of a few Hull residents—they were called into the New England Aquarium sea turtle hotline and they were able to pick them up and get some of them breathing and swimming and on the road to recovery.

When you are out on the water or walking the beaches here is some info on what to do if you see a sea turtle washed up on the beach. Read more

In the Spirit of Giving

Gift Memberships Keep Giving All Year Long

~Share what you love with the ones you love. An HLM membership offers a full year's worth of museum experiences wrapped and ready for you to present. It's the perfect gift for any holiday occasion.

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~Tis the Season ~

Please remember the Hull Lifesaving Museum in your Holiday Giving

~Our enthusiasm alone is not enough to sustain this great work. Your contributions are essential to closing the gap between program income and the real cost of delivering our on-water and educational programs, and maintaining a century-old landmark museum. MAKE A CONTRIBUTION

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Lifesaving Sangha

Wednesdays Ongoing

7:00 - 8:00 pm

Hull Lifesaving Museum

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Upcoming Events

December 9 - Flying Santa - Candy Cane Stop

December 10 - 17 - Winter Wonderland - Festival of Trees

(Open Tuesday & Wednesday for this special event)

December 16 - Christmas Bird Count

January 1 - New Year's Day Row for Club Members

January 11 - Lecture: Sally Snowman - Boston Light

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