Hull
Massachusetts
What's Happening at Hull Lifesaving Museum - May 2023
Arts and Entertainment
May 5, 2023
From: Hull Lifesaving MuseumOpening May 2023
Step back in time to the days when intrepid mariners braved the winter seas, crewing coasting schooners along the Atlantic seaboard. Told through the rare voice of a lifesaver's wife, Speaking of Courage offers an intimate and vivid account of what happened when those intrepid ships and their crews met with treacherous New England weather.
Mrs. Sparrow, wife of Captain William Sparrow, Keeper of Point Allerton US Lifesaving Station from 1902-1922, boldly took on the task of documenting her life at the station in a one-of-a-kind magic lantern slide show which was recently donated to the Hull Lifesaving Museum capturing a rare and personal view of this remarkable moment in history as told by a truly remarkable woman.
Upcoming Station Events
Driftwood Collage Workshop with Richard Honan
Saturday, May 6, 2023
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Hull Lifesaving Museum
1117 Nantasket Ave., Hull
$45 per person
By popular demand, Richard Honan, award winning and well known local artist from across the harbor in Winthrop will be returning to the museum to lead this fun morning with family and friends, creating your own unique driftwood artwork at the Driftwood Collage Workshop. Everything is included in this class, driftwood, beach glass, wood panels, shells, beach stones and adhesive. At the same time, feel free to bring any beach glass or any personal collections of shells and driftwood you would like to incorporate into your collage.
Stem to Stern Yard Sale
Saturday, May 20, 2023
9:00 am - 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.
An Afternoon of Klezmer Music with Nathaniel Seelen
Saturday, June 10, 2023
Time: TBA
Hull Lifesaving Museum
1117 Nantasket Ave., Hull
Nathaniel Seelen, former HLM youth rower in the 1990's is nowadays a professional musician in Boston performing with a number of groups in the city as well as the artistic director of the Boston Festival of New Jewish Music. He will be returning to HLM this summer for a performance of klezmer music. Nat will share his knowledge of klezmer music, teach us about its origins and have some fun. Stay tuned for further information. Follow this link to hear a sample of his work. https://bit.ly/41UKQ2T
Lecture: Boston Harbor Islands Adventure ~ The Great Brewster Journal of 1891 with author, Stephanie Schorow
Thursday, June 15, 2023
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Hull Lifesaving Museum
1117 Nantasket Ave., Hull
$5 Suggested Donation
In 1891, four intrepid women from Lowell, Massachusetts sailed to a remote island in Boston Harbor for a 17-day escape from New England's prim and proper society. Relive their remarkable journey and journal with author Stephanie Schorow.
This book is the result of intense work by Friends of Boston Harbor Island volunteers, led by Stephanie Schorow author of East of Boston: Notes from the Boston Harbor Islands.
Comfort Birds - Wood Carving Workshop with Mike Davison
Saturday, June 17, 2023
10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Hull Lifesaving Museum
1117 Nantasket Ave., Hull
$45 per person
Retired Air Force Lt. Col. Mike Davison will be leading this three-hour workshop as we craft our own "Comfort Birds". Originally conceived as a small wood carving that can fit in the palm of one's hand, these sweet birds are often made as a token of affection and support for a loved one in need. Mike has personally carved hundreds of these birds, many distributed to local veterans, and will share with us the technique for making our own. Stating that after his many years as a test pilot, he was “looking to pursue something more holistic,” Mike found a second career as a full-time wood carver. Beginning with crafting wooden spoons Mike now carves everything from the Town of Foxborough Seal to marine creatures, pipes, and these marvelous wee birds which he states are the most impactful objects has made. You won't want to miss this opportunity to create your own personal comfort bird.
Harbor Illumination
Saturday, July 29, 2023
8:30 pm
A Street Pier to James Landing, Hull Harbor
It happens only a 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.
Sign Up Now ~ Summer Youth Programs
It's Not Too Late to Sign-Up!
Tuesday - Thursday
July 11 - August 24, 2023
9:30 - 12:30 Morning Session
9:30 - 3:00 All Day Session
Hull Lifesaving Museum
1117 Nantasket Ave., Hull, MA
$110 per week members; $120 per week non-members
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 program 9:30 - 3:00 pm, 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.
Registration is available on our website. Please email [email protected] us for further details.
Summer Explorers Program
Our New Program for Youth ages 12-16!
Tuesday - Thursday
July 11 - August 24, 2023
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Windmill Point Boathouse, 185 Main St., Hull, MA
$110 per week members; $120 per week non-members
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.
Please email [email protected] us for further details.