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Hull Lifesaving Museum Newsletter - January 2025
Arts and Entertainment
January 2, 2025
From: Hull Lifesaving MuseumAt The Station
Don't miss the final month of our captivating exhibit:
Nantasket Beach Steamboat Company ~ When Summer Was Everything.
This exhibit celebrates the golden era of summer travel and leisure! Discover how the iconic Nantasket Steamboat Company revolutionized seasonal getaways, transforming summer into a time of adventure and relaxation for countless travelers. Through rare artifacts, vivid imagery, and engaging stories, the exhibit brings to life the company’s profound impact on transportation and recreation. Visit before it’s gone, and step back into a time when summer truly was everything!
Coast Guard Lecture featuring BMC Blaine Gallagher
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Hull Lifesaving Museum
1117 Nantasket Ave., Hull, MA
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Suggested donation: $5
Winter is the perfect season to delve into the vital roles and responsibilities of the dedicated crew stationed at our very own Point Allerton Coast Guard Station.
BMC Blaine Gallagher, Executive Petty Officer, brings a wealth of experience from his distinguished career. His service includes three afloat tours in ice-breaking operations across our northern regions, conducting buoy operations on the West Coast, and performing tactical ship escorts and search-and-rescue missions along the East Coast.
Pop-Up Art Sale
Saturday & Sunday,
January 18 & 19, 2025
Hull Lifesaving Museum
1117 Nantasket Ave., Hull, MA
10:00 am - 4:00pm
Kick off the New Year in style with a Pop-Up Art Sale at the Hull Lifesaving Museum! We’re diving into our collections to bring you an incredible selection of artwork, all priced to sell. Explore stunning creations by talented artists like Trish Turner, Patti Abbate, and other local talents. In addition to original paintings, you’ll find captivating maritime pieces, unique maps, and an exclusive selection of photographs that beautifully capture the rich history and charm of our coastal community.
Join us on January 18th and 19th during museum hours 10-4 for this special event and discover the perfect piece to inspire your home or office. Don’t miss this opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind treasure while supporting the museum’s mission!
HLM Annual Meeting
Sunday, January 19, 2025
Hull Lifesaving Museum
1117 Nantasket Ave., Hull, MA
2:00 pm
Free to all!
All are invited to the Hull Lifesaving Museum's annual meeting. The meeting is open to museum members as well as the general public. This is a great opportunity to meet the museum staff and Board of Directors and to hear a brief update on what is happening at the museum.
We are thankful for our members' support of the museum and hope you will join us. Light refreshments will be served.
Hull No Place for Hate MLK, Jr. Day Food Drive ~
Day of Remembrance & Service
Monday - January 20, 2025
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Wellspring Multi-Service Ctr
814 Nantasket Ave., Hull, MA
Hull No Place for Hate along with Wellspring will be once again sponsoring a day of remembrance and community service in honor of MLK Jr. There will be a food drive at Wellspring Multi-Service Center along with a program of short readings, music and community involvement. Please spread the word among your family and friends. All are welcome to drop in and drop off food donations between 10-11:30 am.
Comfort Birds - Wood Carving Workshop with Mike Davison
Saturday, January 25, 2025
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Hull Lifesaving Museum
1117 Nantasket Ave., Hull, MA
$45 per person
Back by popular demand!
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.
This workshop is limited to 15 students so make sure you sign up now. You won't want to miss this opportunity to create your own personal comfort bird.
Annual Sea & Sky Art Show
28th Sea & Sky Juried Art Show
Call for Entries
Art Submission Dates:
Friday & Saturday,
January 31 & February 1, 2025
10:00 - 4:00 pm
Opening Reception: Friday
February 7, 2025
Our yearly Sea & Sky Art Show celebrates the beauty of our coastal environment and the richness of the artistic community on the South Shore and beyond.
All media are welcome. Artists may submit three works of art for consideration in the juried exhibition. All work must be original and not previously exhibited at HLM. No reproductions will be accepted. Don't miss your opportunity to participate in this great winter show!
On the Waterfront
Preserving the Past:
Progress on the Boathouse Historic Renovation
It has been a long time coming! 2024 has been a year of fantastic progress on the historic renovation of the former Point Allerton Boathouse. The exterior of the building is being restored to its appearance in 1964. The interior is being transformed into a fully functional boat building and repair shop and event space. Here are some photos of recent progress with notes:
44th Annual Snow Row
Saturday, March 15, 2025
Race Starts: 12:00 noon
(Weather Date)
Sunday March 16, 2025
Coxswains Meeting: 11:00 am
Registration: online
Location: Windmill Point Boathouse
185 Main St, Hull, MA
Fee: $45 per races
Spectator Boat: $20
The Hull Lifesaving Museum's signature rowing race, the Snow Row will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at the very tip of Hull's peninsula. With its one-of-a-kind LeMans-style start, the race covers a 3 3/4 mile triangular course starting and ending off the beach at our Windmill Point Boathouse.
Mark Your Calendar
Veteran's Coffee Hour
Friday, 1/3/25
9:00 - 10:30 am
Hull Lifesaving Museum
Veteran's Rowing
Saturday, 1/4/25
10:00 - 11:30 am
Windmill Point Boathouse
Lifesaving Sangha
Wednesdays Ongoing
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Hull Lifesaving Museum
Keep On the Look Out For These
Upcoming Events
January 9 - Coast Guard Lecture with BMC Blaine Gallagher
January 18 & 19 - Pop-Up Art Sale
January 19 - HLM Annual Meeting
January 25 - Comfort Bird Wood Carving Workshop
January 31 & February 1 - Sea & Sky Art Show Submissions
February 7 - Sea & Sky Art Show Opening
March 15 - 44th Annual Snow Row
July 26 - Harbor Illumination