Hull
Massachusetts
Hull Lifesaving Museum Happenings Newsletter - May 2024
Arts and Entertainment
May 17, 2024
From: Hull Lifesaving MuseumAs a companion to our current Coast Guard Art Show, we will embark on a journey through an engaging lecture series, Get To Know Your Home Town Coast Guard featuring the captivating adventures of our local Point Allerton Coast Guard crew members. Explore tales of courage, skill, and resilience as we delve into their heroic missions and the vital role they play in safeguarding our waters. Join us for an enlightening exploration of maritime heritage and the enduring legacy of our Coast Guard heroes with C.O. Justin Young, and fellow crew members.
April Highlights:
Pasquale's Prints Steps In
Proudly displayed alongside our newly acquired lifecar is a familiar portrait of Joshua James and his crew reframed by Nick Cotoulas, owner of Pasquale's Prints. The original, photographed in the late 1800s by legendary Boston photographer, Baldwin Coolidge, is part of the Historic New England collection. The large view cameras of the era used very large film sizes resulting in crisp, detailed images. Come visit us at the museum to get a closer look at this distinguished and formal portrait of Josh and his crew.
Volunteers from Mosquito Joe of Braintree-Weymouth Lending a Hand
When rainy days keep Jody Cowen and her Mosquito Joe crew from their usual work they can be found lending their talents in our Navigation Loft on the 2nd floor of the museum. They're brightening up the spaces with a fresh coat of paint in preparation of a summer of fun-filled adventures for kids in the loft.
Harbor Nature Cruise
We had a full boat of over 300 guests on the Hull Lifesaving Museum's second annual Harbor History / Nature Cruise. We said this was going to be a "not to be missed" event and we were certainly spot on. The Massachusetts Bay Lines vessel Freedom was a great viewing platform and expert history narration by Sean Baggett along with fascinating information on the sea birds we encountered provided by Chris Durante and Stephen McGurl made the trip a success ... of course, Mother Nature cooperated with a beautiful clear sky and light winds. Check out the cruise photos and stay tuned for more Hull lifesaving Museum events!!
Upcoming in May
Stem to Stern Yard Sale
Saturday & Sunday
May 18 & 19, 2024
9:00 - 3:00 pm
Hull Lifesaving Museum
1117 Nantasket Ave., Hull
Bargains will abound at the Lifesaving Museum, as we join dozens of residents, businesses, and organizations in this spectacular town-wide yard sale event. Our Point Allerton Lifesaving Station located at 1117 Nantasket Ave. in Hull, will be chock-a-block full with nautical bargains, odds and ends, and ephemera. So drive on out to the museum, discover some irresistible maritime treasures and be sure not to miss the views of Boston Harbor and islands from the Station.
Looking Ahead
Plan Your Spring Field Trip at the Museum
The Museum offers interactive and engaging educational programming designed to inspire your students to be curious about history and critical thinking skills. Our school programs are a great at re-enforcing history, science and nature studies.
To learn more please contact email us or call us at (781) 925-5433
Friday Painters
Fridays, Summer 2004
Time: 9:00 - 12:0 noon
Location: Different Site Each Week
As summer rolls along, Friday Painters in Hull, a joint effort with the Hull Lifesaving Museum and Hull Artists continues our artistic adventures. We post a variety of painting locations that encourage artists to enjoy Hull's natural beauty and diverse landscapes. Mixed in the locations are seaside, historic locations, vistas and private gardens. It is organized so that we can take advantage of the morning light and finish in time not to get the afternoon burn. Open and free to all, any level or ability. There are no instructions given, just bring your supplies and enjoy. A chair, hat and water bottle are recommended.
Here's the schedule for June:
June 7 - Hull Lifesaving Museum
June 14 - Bernie King Pavilion
June 21 - Windmill Point Boathouse
June 22 - Hull Artists 1st Annual Plein Air Event
June 28 - Fort Revere
To learn more please contact email us or call us at (781) 925-5433
Making Summer Plans
Summer Adventure Program
Registration Now Open
Tuesday - Thursday
July 9 - August 22, 2024
9:30 - 12:30 Morning Session
9:30 - 3:00 All Day Session
$120/week members: $130/nonmembers
Extended Day: $180 members: $195 nonmembers
Choose Your Week!
The museum's Summer Adventure Program offers seven weeks of discovery and exploration for children ages 5-11. Summer Adventure meets Tuesday - Thursday with two options: our regular morning program from 9:30 - 12:30 pm or our extended 9:30 - 3:00 pm program with a different theme each week. Each week includes hands-on activities, outdoor exploration, and a fun mix of history, science, and arts. Sign up for as few or as many weeks as you wish.
Please email us for further information and details.
Summer Explorers Program
Now In Its Second Year !
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
$110 per week members; $120 per week non-members
Choose Your Week!
The museum's Summer Explorer Program is an 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.
Please email us for further details.
Harbor Illumination
Save the Date
Saturday, July 20, 2024
8:30 pm
A Street Pier to James Landing,
Hull Harbor
Plan your summer get-togethers around our annual Harbor Illumination SCHEDULED THIS YEAR FOR SATURDAY, 7/20/24. 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.
VOLUNTEERS ARE AWAYS NEEDED to help with flare sales, night-of set up and breakdown and much more. Please email us for more information.
Summer Job Opportunities
The Hull Lifesaving Museum has employment opportunities in our Summer Adventure and Summer Explorer programs.
Summer Adventure Program:
Applicants must be at least 16 years old and be available for an in-person interview. Interest in nature, science, art, and working with children ages 5-11 is a must!
Summer Explorer Program:
Applicants must be at least 16 years old and be available for an in-person interview. Knowledge of boating, rowing, water-based activities, nature, science, art, and working with youth ages 12-16 is a must!
Please email us for application and further information.
Ongoing Programs
Veteran's Coffee Hour
1st Friday ~ each month
9:00 - 10:30 am
Hull Lifesaving Museum
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 Nights
7-8:00 pm
Adult Rowing Club
Weekends - Year Round
Weeknights - Summer
Mark Your Calendar
Keep On the Look Out For These
Upcoming Events:
May 18 & 19 - Stem to Stern Yard Sale
May 23 - Coast Guard Lecture
June 6 - Coast Guard Lecture
June 13 - Coast Guard Lecture
July 9 - Summer Adventure Begins
July 9 - Summer Explorer Begins
July 20 - Harbor Illumination!
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