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 Spectacle Island Orientation at the Visitor Center Summer
Learn all about Spectacle Island in this daily ranger-led talk. Weekends: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm.
Weekdays: Monday -Thursdays 10:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm, 4:30pm
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Volunteer with your group 6/2/2009 - 9/2/2009
Bring a group out on the harbor to spend a day serving your park alongside your friends or co-workers. By volunteering, groups can improve the health of the islands by removing invasive plants, clearing and maintaining trails and forts, as well as performing light construction and planting. Every bit of work helps improve island access for future visitors. Groups can range from 10-25 people, ages 14 and older. Reservations are required.
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Boston Light Climbing Tour 6/18/2009 - 10/10/2009
A three-hour adventure begins with a boat cruise and a narrated tour on a comfortable vessel through Boston Harbor Islands, where you will experience the geology and rich maritime history of the islands with a National Park Service ranger. Disembark at Little Brewster to visit the first and oldest lighthouse station in the United States, and the last to retain a Coast Guard keeper. Climb the 76 steps up Boston Light's tower and see the historic Fresnel lens. Enjoy this unique and unforgettable view of Boston Harbor from its most recognized gateway, accompanied by a National Park Service Ranger and the U.S. Coast Guard auxiliary.
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New England Clambake 6/18/2009 - 9/3/2009
Meet your friends, grab your co-workers, and join us for a Summer Shack Clambake on Spectacle Island. Hop on a spacious ferry at Long Wharf, and in less than 15 minutes, grab a front row seat for one of Boston’s best sunset views! You’ll be transported to a harbor side paradise to enjoy a classic New England Clambake, walk the sandy beaches and let the ocean breezes transport you.
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Dixie, Swing and Jazz with Guitarist David Ehle 6/21/2009 - 9/13/2009
Hear all the songs you know from the American songbook of the last century. Straight from the Spectacle Island’s porch, overlooking a life-guarded beach.
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Thompson Island Treks: Salt Marsh Walk 6/21/2009 - 8/30/2009
Explore the salt marshes and natural beauty of Thompson Island on this 90 minute guided walking tour. After a brief boat ride from Spectacle Island to Thompson, the tour contrasts a classic New England salt marsh and a newly "restored" salt marsh that is giving home to a great diversity of plant and animal life. Thompson's rolling hills and meadows also give clues to a past that includes a Native American trading post, a 19th century farm school, and America's first high school marching band.
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Go Fly A Kite Saturday 6/27/2009 - 8/29/2009
Bring your own, or make your own! Decorate and watch it fly. One kite per child.
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Plays in the Park -The Adventures of Tom Thumb 7/3/2009
Hear the story of a boy who was “no bigger than his father’s thumb”. Children and adult volunteers from the audience have a chance to show their star quality playing parts in the show! Parts include Fairy Queens and Kings, a Ravenous Raven, Grumbo the Giant, a Giant Carp, the Evil Rats, and of course, Tiny Tom himself. Performances at 12:15 pm & 1:30 pm
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Sea Shanties with The Jolly Rogues 7/4/2009
Gather round the Fort Warren stage for lively tavern music straight from the 1700 and 1800s. Shanty songs and revolutionary classics such as Revolutionary Tea, The Road to Boston, Martin Said to His Man, and Rakes of Mallow are sure to get you in a patriotic mood! Performances at 12:15pm & 2pm.
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A Maryland Rebel in a Yankee Bastille 7/5/2009
Join the spirit of Dr. Charles Macgill of Hagerstown, Maryland, in a stroll through Fort Warren as he reminisces about his confinement here as a political prisoner during the Civil War. Walking tours at 12:15 pm & 2:00 pm
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Plays in the Park - Folktales Near & Far 7/10/2009
Five folktales from around the world, Grandfather Sun; The Tale of the Three Little Pigs; Why Rat Came First; The Wings of the Butterfly. Children and adults from the audience will play the Spider Monkeys and Morpho Butterflies who gather in the deep jungle for a festival. Performances at 12:15pm and 1:30pm
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Stewardship Saturday on Grape Island 7/11/2009
Come join us for some hands-on learning as we remove invasive plants from important natural and historic areas of the park! We will explore the local flora and fauna and discuss the ecology and natural history of the park as we work side by side to improve habitat for the native birds, bugs, and flowers of our local national park.
Pepperweed will remain in our sights as we head back to beautiful Grape Island for Pepperweed Pulling. The pepperweed invasion in the freshwater wetland on the south side of the island was not tackled on our last visit so will return July 11th to finish off this lasting Pepperweed patch. The area is opening up for native marsh rosemary, marsh elder, seaside goldenrod and other native biodiversity are benefiting from our work.
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Vintage BaseBall - Essex v Melrose 7/11/2009
Essex Ball Club V Melrose Pondfielders!
Step into the 1860s, and watch two stellar vintage baseball clubs square off in Fort Warren. Games at 12:00pm & 2:00pm
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A Maryland Rebel in a Yankee Bastille 7/12/2009
Join the spirit of Dr. Charles Macgill of Hagerstown, Maryland, in a stroll through Fort Warren as he reminisces about his confinement here as a political prisoner during the Civil War. Walking tours at 12:15 pm & 2:00pm.
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Make a Spectacle of yourself: Facepainting 7/12/2009
About Face will help children and adults alike to find their best side with elaborate artistic cheek art!
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Vintage Base Ball - Lynn Live Oaks v Calumet Club 7/12/2009
Lynn Live Oaks v Calumet Club of Leminster! Step into the 1860s, and watch two stellar vintage baseball clubs square off in Fort Warren. Games at 12:00 pm & 2:00 pm
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Plays in the Park - Folktales Near & Far 7/17/2009
Five folktales from around the world, Grandfather Sun; The Tale of the Three Little Pigs; Why Rat Came First; The Wings of the Butterfly. Children and adults from the audience will play the Spider Monkeys and Morpho Butterflies who gather in the deep jungle for a festival. Performances at 12:15pm and 1:30pm.
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PEAK in Your Park: Promoting Environmental Awarene 7/18/2009
A kid-friendly lesson about Leave No Trace principles for Outdoors Ethics from experts at REI. Through hands-on activities, children will learn to have fun outdoors while keeping their impact to a minimum. Parents will learn how to keep their kids enthusiastic, interested and happy on a hike. Each child in attendance will receive a FREE PEAK/LNT hang tag that can be attached to a backpack or book bag to remind them of the 7 Leave No Trace Principles and what they have learned. Co-sponsored by REI (visit http://www.rei.com/aboutrei/reikids02.html for more information).
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Southern Lighthouse Tours 7/18/2009
After passing by Long Island and Deer Island lights in Boston Harbor, we will hug the South Shore getting as close as possible to Minot's Ledge, Scituate, Gurnet and Bug lights. On the return journey we will view BostonLight and Graves Light. Extensive narration throughout. Route always at captain's discretion. Boat departs from Boston Harbor Cruises, Long Wharf, Boston. Two trips: July 18th and August 22rd. Purchase tickets through the Friends in advance.
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Stewardship Saturday at Lovells Island 7/18/2009
Come join us for some hands-on learning as we remove invasive plants from important natural areas of the Park! We will explore the local flora and fauna and discuss the ecology and natural history of the Park as we work side by side to improve habitat for the native birds, bugs, and flowers of our local national park.
For this habitat restoration program we will delight in the area around Lovells Island's salt basin, cutting back newly sprouted Phragmites to allow native plants to thrive. We will also combat the bamboo like Japanese Knotweed which grows at various locations on Lovells Island.
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Nature in Action: Stoy & Song with Jackson Gillman 7/19/2009
Take a romp on the wild side of natural science with stand-up chameleon Jackson Gillman.
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PEAK in Your Park: Promoting Environmental Awarene 7/19/2009
A kid-friendly lesson about Leave No Trace principles for Outdoors Ethics from experts at REI. Through hands-on activities, children will learn to have fun outdoors while keeping their impact to a minimum. Parents will learn how to keep their kids enthusiastic, interested and happy on a hike. Each child in attendance will receive a FREE PEAK/LNT hang tag that can be attached to a backpack or book bag to remind them of the 7 Leave No Trace Principles and what they have learned. Co-sponsored by REI (visit http://www.rei.com/aboutrei/reikids02.html for more information).
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En Plein Air 7/24/2009
Meet up and paint with this informal group of painters, who find their inspiration in Hull and in the beauty of the Boston Harbor Islands. Bring your own materials, paint, pastels, pencils and canvas for this DIY art experience, with guidance from plein air pros, who have been capturing local maritime landscapes for years.
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Plays in the Park: The Adventures of Tom Thumb 7/24/2009
Take part in the story of a boy who was “no bigger than his father’s thumb”. Volunteers from the audience have a chance to show their star quality playing parts in the show! Parts include Fairy Queens and Kings, a Ravenous Raven, Grumbo the Giant, a Giant Carp, the Evil Rats, and of course, Tiny Tom himself. Performances at 12:15pm and 1:30pm.
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Rebel Shakespeare presents Hamlet 7/25/2009
Rebel Shakespeare (rebelshakespeare.org) presents one of the greatest dramatic plays ever, responsible for the single best known line in theatre “To Be or Not to Be”. The Boston Harbor Islands, and Fort Warren, provide the perfect backdrop for the story of the Prince of Denmark. Performance starts at 2:00pm
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Snow in Summer: Lovers Rock 7/26/2009
In 1786, two lovers were found in each other’s arms, frozen to death on Lovells Island. Learn about the first hut of refuge ever built, that equipped with necessities to survive until rescuers arrive. This series is tribute to writer, storyteller and island folk-hero Edward Rowe Snow (1902-1982) who shared his love of the Boston Harbor Islands with the world.
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Vintage Baseball - Fitchburg Rollstones v Melrose 7/26/2009
Step into the 1860s, and watch two stellar vintage baseball clubs square off in Fort Warren.
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Island Sunset Series - Peddocks Island 7/29/2009
Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands will take you to Peddocks Island. Enjoy a ranger guided tour of Fort Andrews or explore along the beach. Bring a picnic supper; no food sold on the boat or the island. Enjoy the island at twilight and sunset. Park policy is no pets and no alcohol. Boat departs from Rowes Wharf Water Transport at 60 Rowes Wharf behind the Boston Harbor Hotel.
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Art Encampment on Bumpkin Island 7/31/2009 - 8/3/2009
Interactive art Installations from 8 artist groups for 3 days only for FREE. See a variety of sculpture, sound, performance, and mixed-media, all inspired by the Boston Harbor Islands, as works in progress and on display. On Sunday, August 2nd (11am to 4pm) only - The Boston to Bumpkin Boat ! buy your tickets here: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/71772
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Plays in the Park: The Adventures of Tom Thumb 7/31/2009
Take part in the story of a boy who was “no bigger than his father’s thumb”. Volunteers from the audience have a chance to show their star quality playing parts in the show! Parts include Fairy Queens and Kings, a Ravenous Raven, Grumbo the Giant, a Giant Carp, the Evil Rats, and of course, Tiny Tom himself. Performances at 12:15pm and 1:30pm.
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Fishing Clinic - Surf Casting on Lovells 8/1/2009
Learn how to surf cast with fishing expert Jon Hoffman of the Fishing Academy!
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Stewardship Saturday at Bumpkin Island II 8/1/2009
Come join us for some hands-on learning as we remove invasive plants from important natural areas of the Park! We will explore the local flora and fauna and discuss the ecology and natural history of the Park as we work side by side to improve habitat for the native birds, bugs, and flowers of our local national park.
For this program we will continue to make our mark as the members of a the ‘bittersweet brigade’ in hopes of freeing more native woodland areas of the island from the invasive vines of bittersweet.
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Island Sunset Series - Lovells Island 8/5/2009
Enjoy the island at twilight and sunset. Explore on your own or take a guided walk. Bring a picnic supper; there is no food sold on the boat or the island. Park policy is no pets and no alcohol. Depart Rowes Wharf Water Transport at 60 Rowes Wharf in Boston (behind the Boston Harbor Hotel).
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En Plein Air 8/7/2009
Meet up and paint with this informal group of painters, who find their inspiration in Hull and in the beauty of the Boston Harbor Islands. Bring your own materials, paint, pastels, pencils and canvas for this DIY art experience, with guidance from plein air pros, who have been capturing local maritime landscapes for years.
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Plays in the Park: Folktales Near & Far 8/7/2009
Five folktales from around the world, Grandfather Sun; The Tale of the Three Little Pigs; Why Rat Came First; The Wings of the Butterfly. Children and adults from the audience will play the Spider Monkeys and Morpho Butterflies who gather in the deep jungle for a festival.
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Go Fly A Kite Saturday 8/8/2009
Bring your own, or make your own! Decorate and watch it fly. One kite per child.
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Northern Lighthouse Tours 8/8/2009
Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands offer a series of Northern Lighthouse Tours: June 13, August 8 , September 5 , October 3 (Fall Foliage). Please see a detailed description under June 13 Northern Lighthouse Tour.
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Take No Prisoners: Berklee at Fort Warren 8/8/2009
Georges Island gets an awesome rock soundtrack supplied by some of Berklee's best new bands. Spend the afternoon on the lawn, kicking it under the sun, to a rolling backbeat.
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Vintage Base Ball - 1900s rules 8/9/2009
Short brimmed caps, team initials stitched on fabric, long-sleeved collared shirts. Gloves optional. See players from mixed local antique baseball teams play with 1900s rules, and also see them play against the park rangers!
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ReadBoston Kicks Off Environmental Literacy Week 8/13/2009
Bring a picnic, blanket and open your ears for storytelling time with ReadBoston.
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Plays in the Park: Folktales Near & Far 8/14/2009
Five folktales from around the world, Grandfather Sun; The Tale of the Three Little Pigs; Why Rat Came First; The Wings of the Butterfly. Children and adults from the audience will play the Spider Monkeys and Morpho Butterflies who gather in the deep jungle for a festival.
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Go Fly A Kite Saturday 8/15/2009
Bring your own, or make your own! Decorate and watch it fly. One kite per child.
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Vehicles & Vessels 8/15/2009
An opportunity to go aboard some of Boston Harbor’s hardest working boats.
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Vehicles and Vessels 8/15/2009
An opportunity to go aboard some of Boston Harbor’s hardest working boats, walking tours through out the fort all day long.
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Thompson Island Treks: Salt Marsh Walk 8/16/2009
Explore the salt marshes and natural beauty of Thompson Island on this 90 minute guided walking tour. After a brief boat ride from Spectacle Island to Thompson, the tour contrasts a classic New England salt marsh and a newly "restored" salt marsh that is giving home to a great diversity of plant and animal life. Thompson's rolling hills and meadows also give clues to a past that includes a Native American trading post, a 19th century farm school, and America's first high school marching band.
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Vehicles & Vessels 8/16/2009
An opportunity to go aboard some of Boston Harbor’s hardest working boats, walking tours through out the fort all day long. Co-sponsored with the US Coastguard.
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Plays in the Park - Twelfth Night by Kids4Kids 8/21/2009
A rip-roaring adventure on the high seas! Viola, is shipwrecked, loses her twin brother, and washes up on the shores of a strange land. Learn how Viola’s story unfolds, with a case of mistaken identity, hilarious hijincks and more. Presented by Stoneham Theatre's Kids4Kids
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Go Fly A Kite Saturday 8/22/2009
Bring your own, or make your own! Decorate and watch it fly. One kite per child.
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Picnic with the Adams on Grape Island 8/22/2009
John and Abigail Adams wrote over a thousand letters to each other. They had plenty to tell one another during the months (sometimes years) that John was away from home helping found a new nation. From their initial courtship in 1761 through their time as President and First Lady over three decades later, the couple shared insights on their lives and times. Take a boat ride, and bring a picnic lunch to Grape Island. In their own words, two costumed interpreters will reenact John and Abigail’s fascinating correspondence.
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Southern Lighthouse Tours 8/22/2009
Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands are sponsoring two Southern Lighthouse Tours: July 18 and August 22. After traveling out past Long Island and Deer Island lights, we will hug the Shouth Shore getting as close as possible to Minot's Ledge, Scituate, Gurnet and Bug Lights. On the return journey we will view Boston Light and Graves Light. Extensive narration by lighthouse experts from the American Lighthouse Foundation. Route at the captain's discretion. Boat departs from Boston Harbor Cruises.
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Vintage Baseball - Lynn Live Oaks v Fitchburg Roll 8/22/2009
Step into the 1860s, and watch two stellar vintage baseball clubs square off in Fort Warren.
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Edward Rowe Snow Celebration 8/23/2009
This years marks the 80th anniversary of the creation of the Flying Santa program and the 30th anniversary of Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands! Join us for a dual celebration on Edward Rowe Snow Day. He was the Flying Santa extraordinaire. There will be a special program including a visit from Flying Santa by helicopter,birthday cake, a time capsule and more.
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Thompson Island Treks: Salt Marsh Walk 8/23/2009
Explore the salt marshes and natural beauty of Thompson Island on this 90 minute guided walking tour. After a brief boat ride from Spectacle Island to Thompson, the tour contrasts a classic New England salt marsh and a newly "restored" salt marsh that is giving home to a great diversity of plant and animal life. Thompson's rolling hills and meadows also give clues to a past that includes a Native American trading post, a 19th century farm school, and America's first high school marching band.
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Plays in the Park - Twelfth Night 8/28/2009
A rip-roaring adventure on the high seas! Viola, is shipwrecked, loses her twin brother, and washes up on the shores of a strange land. Learn how Viola’s story unfolds, with a case of mistaken identity, hilarious hijincks and more.
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Toe Jam Puppet Band: The Pirate Show 8/29/2009
Climb aboard and dance Piratey Jigs such as the Skull and Crossbones Square Dance and Pirates Arrrgggh Funky!
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Fishing Clinic 9/5/2009
No guarantee to catch a striper, but everyone’s welcome to try their hand at fishing off the pier!
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Northern Lighthouse Tours 9/5/2009
Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands sponsor a series of Northern Lighthouse Cruises: June 13, August 8, September 5 October 3 (Fall Foliage. Please see detailed description under June 13 Northern Lighthouse Tour.
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Coast Guard Band - Dixieland Ensemble 9/18/2009
Appreciate the musical talents of our nation's Coast Guard while enjoying the land and scenery they protect.
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Dixie, Swing and Jazz with Guitarist David Ehle 9/19/2009
Hear all the songs you know from the American songbook of the last century. Straight from the Spectacle Island’s porch, overlooking a life-guarded beach.
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5th Annual Boston Harbor Islands Regatta 9/26/2009
5th Annual Boston Harbor Islands Regatta is the largest Sailboat race in Boston harbor and finale to the Massachusetts Bay Pursuit Championship.
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Dixie, Swing and Jazz with Guitarist David Ehle 9/27/2009
Hear all the songs you know from the American songbook of the last century. Straight from the Spectacle Island’s porch, overlooking a life-guarded beach.
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Dig Deeper: The Evolution of Rainsford Island 10/3/2009
Umass Professor Allen Gontz reveals new findings about fascinating Rainsford's underground history.
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Northern Lighthouse Tours 10/3/2009
Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands offer a series of Northern and Southern Lighthouse tours all summer. The final trip is a Northern Lighhouse Tour on October 3. Please see a detailed description under June 13 Northern Lighthouse Tours.
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Peddocks Island Fall Expedition 10/18/2009
The five drumlinsof Peddocks Island offers the visitor much to enjoy. There will be ranger guided walks of Fort Andrews. You may explore the rest of the island on your own. Bring a picnic lunch: there is no food available on board. Park policy is no alcohol and no pets. Sponsored by Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands. Tickets will be sold dockside an hour before the departure on a first come first serve basis on the day of the trip; cash only please! Advance paid reservations encouraged due to limited boat capacity. Depart Rowes Wharf Water Transport, 60 Rowes Wharf Boston behind the Boston Harbor Hotel.
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Halloween on the Harbor 10/24/2009 - 10/25/2009
Boston's Civil War era Fort Warren is transformed into the largest haunted house you'll ever encounter. Bring the kids or take a final stroll around the island before it gets covered in snow.
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Seafarers' Island Holiday 1/1/2010
Sponsored by Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands since 1984. Explore on your own or take a guided walk with a Friends volunteer. Bring a picnic lunch; warm beverages available on the island. Rowes Wharf Water Transport provides the service leaving from Rowes Wharf in Boston; adjacent to the Boston Harbor Hotel. Tickets available in advance from Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands 781-740-4290. Advance paid reservations encouraged due to limited boat capacity. The boat trip is one haf hour in each direction; three hours on the island. Time to be confirmed. Park policy is no alcohol and no pets.
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