Head of the Weir Coming October 8, 2022

The Head of the Weir Race is a celebration of the estuary at the height of its fall beauty and the fabulous array of the region's open water rowers from all over New England and New York.
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Fall Programs & Events 

Veterans Coffee Hour
Friday, September 2, 2022
9:00 - 10:30 am

Military veterans are invited to the museum the first Friday of every month for an hour of coffee and conversation. Each session has a special focus and provides attendees with a community calendar of events, free activities and updates on services for Veterans. For information please call (781) 925-5433 or email [email protected].

Friday Morning En Plein Air

Friday, September 2, 2022
9:00 - noon
This Week: Sunset Point Camp

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.

For more information on weekly painting locations visit our website or contact us at [email protected].

Veterans Rowing Program

Saturday, September 3, 2022
10:00 - noon

This Saturday, September 3rd, the Hull Lifesaving Museum will be hosting its next Veterans' Rowing event at the museum's boathouse in Hull. The program is an outgrowth of the ongoing First Friday Veterans' Meetups held at the museum on the first Friday of each month.

Volunteers are invited to lend a hand. If you know of any veterans who might be interested participating please pass the word or email us for further information.

Nantasket Lecture Series

Author, Bob Ryan
"In Scoring Position"
Thursday, September 8, 2022
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Nantasket Beach Resort
45 Hull Shore Drive, Hull
Fee: $5 donation per person

A loveletter to the game of baseball from one of America's foremost scribes. Bob Ryan has scored every baseball game he's attended, at every level, since the start of the 1977 season, a deeply personal position still going strong.

The Nantasket Beach Lecture Series is a co-presentation by the Hull Lifesaving Museum, the Friends of Hull Public Library, and the Nantasket Beach Resort.

Joshua's Staircase Gallery
Grand Opening

Featuring Friday En Plein Air Painters
Friday, September 9, 2022

The Hull Lifesaving Museum and the Friday Painters Group are partnering for the grand opening of Joshua's Staircase Gallery right here at the museum. Artwork, the fruits of the love and labor from many of the painters who participated in this summer's program will be on exhibit. The show will run throughout the month of September so be sure to drop by the museum Thursday through Monday, 9-4 pm to enjoy the exhibit and spread the word to friends and family to come by to admire the talent of our local art community. Don't overlook this great opportunity to purchase local art.

Endless Summer at Nantasket Beach

Saturday. September 10, 2022
12:00 noon - 5:00 pm

The best late summer beach party in New England!

Come visit our table at the Endless Summer Waterfront Festival hosted by the Hull Nantasket Chamber of Commerce. This free event celebrates Hull’s great community of people, businesses, schools and town departments. it’s a fantastic way to spend a beautiful summer afternoon by the beach.

Lifesaving Sangha ~ Autumn Mindfulness Workshop

Wednesdays,
Sept 14 - Nov 16, 2022
7:00 - 8:00 pm
$35 per person (includes book)

This fall we will be exploring Jon Kabat-Zinn's
timeless classic: Wherever You Go, There You Are. This beautiful book builds on the practices first introduced by ancient teachers; it will show us how to cultivate understanding, acceptance, forgiveness and finally peace to our lives. Learn more.
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Hull Artists
Open Studios

Saturday & Sunday,
September 17 & 18, 2022
10:00 - 4:00 pm
Free Admission

Join us Saturday and Sunday for Hull Artists September Open Studios. From fine paintings and prints to jewelry, ceramics, and fiber arts, there is something for everyone!

Be inspired by our incredibly talented community and take a piece of inspiration home. The Hull Lifesaving Museum will be hosting five outstanding local artists: ~Priscilla Beadle ~Marilyn MacDonnell ~Valerie Mine ~Cheryl Pooler ~Simone Scholes.

Nantasket Beach Car Show

Sunday, September 18, 2022
8:00 am - Noon
Free Admission

Look for our table at the Nantasket Beach Car Show coming Sunday, September 18. Come spend the day by the ocean and view hundreds of classic, antique and modern cars and trucks. All lined up side by side for a half a mile along Nantasket Avenue. Fun for all ages, so don’t forget to bring the family. This event is organized and hosted by the Rotary Club of Nantasket Hull in cooperation with the Hull Police Department, The Town of Hull, The Plymouth County Sheriffs Department and the DCR.

Driftwood Collage Workshop

Saturday, Sept 24, 2022
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
$45 per person

Richard Honan, award winning and well known local artist from across the harbor in Winthrop will be leading this fun morning with family and friends creating your own unique driftwood artwork at the Driftwood Collage Workshop, sponsored by the Hull Lifesaving Museum. Everything is included in this class, driftwood, beach glass, wood panels, shells, beach stones and adhesive. Also, feel free to bring any beach glass or any personal collections of shells and driftwood. Learn More
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Head of the Weir

Saturday, October 8, 2022
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
$45 per person

The Head of the Weir Race is a celebration of the estuary at the height of its fall beauty and the fabulous array of the region's open water rowers from all over New England and New York. This highly-contested 5 1/2 miler, begins at West Corner (on the Hingham/Hull/Cohasset line), past Bumpkin Island across Hull Bay to the museum's Windmill Point Boathouse at Hull Gut. This is an exceptionally exciting race and a great spectator event.
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Smithsonian in Hull

Crossroads: Change in Rural America
Exhibit Opens
Saturday, October 29, 2022

In partnership with the Smithsonian and Mass Humanities, HLM will be hosting "Crossroads: Change in Rural America," a traveling exhibit produced by the Smithsonian Institution's Museum on Main Street program. This exhibit offers small towns a chance to look at their own paths to highlight the changes that affected their fortunes over the past century.

Sponsored in part by Jake's Seafood. Contact us for additional sponsorship opportunities.

News from the Waterfront

Lake Champlain Challenge
Race Recap

The Lake Champlain Challenge race was held on August 27 in Vergennes, Vermont at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum. Three adventurous crews, two from Hull and one from Boston participated in this 3-mile course on a beautiful sunny summer day. Read more.

Firefly Reburbished & Relaunched at our Boston Rowing Center

In the season of the firefly, The Boston crew glided through the harbor at sunset on a freshly refurbished Firefly on August 24, 2022. Read more.

Pictured: Approaching the Tobin Bridge. Photo: Nicole Hogarty.

Our Boston Harbor Playpen
Do you remember the unfettered bliss of the sandbox? Do you long for that freedom? Well, what if your playpen were the size of Boston Harbor, and your playmates were a glorious assemblage of warm-hearted, brilliant goofballs who just want to start every weekend right? You've found us!
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More Than A Museum 

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.

SEEKING VOLUNTEERS

For Museum Tours & Gift Shop
Afternoons (time varies)

People person? Open to volunteers who enjoy history. Ideal for adults or especially teens seeking community service hours. it's a great way to learn more about our local history, interact with visitors from around town and around the world. Hours are flexible but most needed during the summer season.

Landscaping & Small Carpentry
Interested in working behind the scenes? We have a running list of small maintenance tasks that may include but is not limited to carpentry, painting, and gardening, etc.

Event Assistance
Interested in helping to support the Hull Lifesaving Museum look great and deliver on our signature events? We seek volunteer support to help us during events such as exhibit openings, fundraisers, and lectures. Some lifting may be needed but not required. This role may include setting up chairs or tables, manning information tables, checking in guests, cleaning up after events, and/or working with vendors or guests during events.

If you would love to help, we would love to have you! Contact Maureen Gillis for more details.

Mark Your Calendar

Keep On the Look Out For These

Upcoming Events

September 2 - Veterans Coffee Hour
September 3 - Veterans Rowing Program
September 8 - Lecture: Bob Ryan, "In Scoring Position"
September 9 - Joshua Staircase Gallery 1st Exhibit Opening
September 10 - Endless Summer Waterfront Festival
September 17 & 18 - Open Studio with Hull Artists
September 18 - Nantasket Beach Car Show
September 24 - Richard Honan, Driftwood Collage Workshop
October 8 - Head of the Weir
October 30 - Smithsonian in Hull "Crossroads" Exhibit Opens
November 19 - Icebreaker Youth Races

Wish List

-C-clamps, Bar clamps, Spring clamps for boat repairs
~Memorabilia from Blizzard of '78
~Objects, Documents & Photographs
related to Hull Lifesavers & Lifesaving
~New DVD Player
~Clear Storage Bins
~Paint Brushes: All sizes - Bristle or Foam

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