Fall Programs & Events
    
Veterans Coffee Hour
Friday, September 1, 2023
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 1, 2023 & ongoing
9:00 - noon
This Week: Town Gazebo

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.

Here's the schedule for early September:

9/1 - Town Gazebo, Corner of Nantasket Ave. and Bay St.
9/8 - Mariners Park, Adjacent to Salt Water Club & Hull Yacht Club
9/15 - Adjacent to Yacht Club at Sea Wall
9/22 - Bernie King Pavillion
9/29 - Mary Jeanette Bathhouse

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

Veterans Rowing Program
Saturday, September 2, 2023
10:30 - Noon

Military veterans are invited the first Saturday of each month to come out for a row as we poke around the edges of Hull Harbor, and if wind and tide are in our favor, perhaps a visit to Peddocks Island. No experience necessary, just a willingness to have a bit of fun with fellow veterans.

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.

Lifesaving Sangha
Mindfulness Meditation
Wednesday evenings, 7-8 pm - Ongoing

Join us for fun, informal conversation and community where we discuss practical approaches and interesting topics related to living peacefully in the here and now. All are welcome and there is no commitment or cost. To learn more please email us or call us at 81-925-5433 for more details.

Endless Summer at Nantasket Beach
Saturday. September 9, 2023
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.

Be sure to look for our newest boat in the fleet, the "SSG Emily M. Carroll" built by Hull High School students and on display at the event.

Hull Artists Open Studios

Saturday & Sunday,
September 9 & 10, 2023
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 four outstanding local artists: - Cathy McCarthy - Stephen Foley - Valerie Mine - John Johnson.

Photography Workshop - Understanding Light and Exposure with Sean Baggett

Tuesday evenings, September 12 - October 10, 2023
7:00 - 8:00 pm

Hull Lifesaving Museum, 1117 Nantasket Ave., Hull
(There will also be a remote photo shoot. (Location & Time TBD)
Fee: $65
(Class limited to 20 persons)

Are you ready to take your love of photography to the next level? Join us for a fun, practical approach to getting the most out of your camera. Turn your camera mode to "Manual" and come join us. To learn more please email or call us at 781-925-5433.

NOTE: Bring Your Camera to Class)

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Joshua's Staircase Gallery

Feature Friday En Plein Air Painters
Opening: September TBA

The Hull Lifesaving Museum and the Friday Painters Group are partnering for a September showing of their summer captures in our very own Joshua's Staircase Gallery. 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 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.

Head of the Weir

Saturday, October 14, 2023
$45 per person

The Head of the Weir Race is a fantastic annual event for rowers, paddlers and spectators alike. If you are a rower or paddlers, sign up now or if you are a spectator, mark your calendar.

Best Places to view the race include: George Washington BLVD bridge, Worlds End Park at "The Ring Bolt" (ask the park staff for directions) and of course the finish line at the HLM Boathouse. At the finish line there will be an HLM gift shop table and food at the "Boathouse Bistro". Food is included for racers and for non racers all we ask is a $5 donation.

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Summer Wrap-Up

Boat Dedication & Launch of the SSG Emily M. Carroll

Named in honor of Staff Sargent Emily Carroll, a veteran and HLM volunteer who lost her battle with PTSD and service related injuries on January 14, 2022, this 18 foot power skiff was built in partnership with Hull High School students along with HHS woodshop teacher, Derek Skapars and Hull Lifesaving Museum Executive Director, Mike McGurl. This bright new skiff will be used across all our rowing programs. Look for her on display at Endless Summer.

Summer Adventure ~ The adventure Continues

Summer Adventure 2023 has come to a close! Throughout the span of seven weeks, children ranging from ages 5 to 11 embarked on exciting activities centered around each week's theme. The kids, along with the HLM staff, had so much fun partaking in our delightful daily 'adventures'! Each day began with a morning story circle, which set the tone for a day filled with art, games, tending to the garden's vegetables and caterpillars, painting rocks, and even finding crickets. The main activity of each day was not only related to the weekly theme, but frequently incorporated STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) to ensure a truly enjoyable *and* educational experience.

We had an absolute blast creating tide pool viewers, experimenting with making s'mores in homemade 'solar ovens' (with varying degrees of success), crafting glow in the dark jellyfish mobiles, and even had a special visit from Sally Snowman, the lighthouse keeper at Boston Light! However, what truly warmed our hearts was witnessing the formation of numerous new friendships. Many of our 'Summer Adventurers' spontaneously planned playdates and exchanged phone numbers, serving as a delightful reminder of the pure magic that comes with good old-fashioned childhood fun during the summertime.

Thank you to our Summer Adventure Staff: Meaghan, Charlotte, Aidan, Luke and Milo!

Summer Explorer - Year One!

What a great summer we had with HLM’s inaugural year of its “Summer Explorer” program. The goal of the program is to offer 7 weeks of fun and learning on the coastal waters of Hull Bay to youths ages 12 -16. With a different maritime theme each week, the sessions were always fresh and exciting. The weekly themes were: Introduction to Open Water Rowing and Boating Safety, Marine Environment and Ecology, Basic Powerboat Operation, Island Exploration, Boat Construction and Maintenance, Art on the Harbor, Coastal Marine Piloting. We were out on the water almost every day in rowing vessels and powerboats. I had a lot of fun and a lot of help from our leaders: Devon, Ashley, Nicole, and Caleb. Thank you to the staff and the participants who combined to make the program fun and informative. - Mike McGurl

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Keep On the Look Out For These

Upcoming Events

September 1 - Veterans Coffee Hour

September 1 - Friday Painters at Town Gazebo

September 2 - Veterans Rowing Program

September 9 - Endless Summer Waterfront Festival

September 9 & 10 - Open Studio with Hull Artists

September 12 - Photography Workshop Begins

September TBA - Joshua Staircase Gallery - Friday Painters - Exhibit

October 5 - Lecture: Sinking & Salvage of the US Submarine S-4

October 7 - Hull Village Architectural Walking Tour

October 14 - Head of the Weir River Race

October 19 - Lecture: Hull Times Publishers, Susan Ovans & Chris Haraden

October 27 - 29 - Pumpkin Trail

November 18 - Icebreaker Youth Races