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Hull Lifesaving Museum Happenings Newsletter - April 2025
Arts and Entertainment
April 7, 2025
From: Hull Lifesaving MuseumApril 2025
Imagine setting out amid a raging nor'easter in a simple rowing boat, powered only by your crew's resolute will to save the life of someone you have never met...
Step into the gripping world of maritime heroism and uncover Hull’s vital role in the U.S. Life-Saving Service. This exhibit brings to life the extraordinary courage of the surfmen who braved raging storms and treacherous waters to rescue those in peril. Learn about their daily routines, the challenges they faced, and the dramatic rescues that shaped the history of this original life-saving station. Witness the selflessness of those who risked everything—for the souls of strangers.
April Events
Casino Night at Rick's Cafe Amercain
Saturday, April 5, 2025
Hull Lifesaving Museum
1117 Nantasket Ave., Hull, MA 7:00 - 10:00 pm
$75 per person
Step into the glamour of 1940s Hollywood at our Casino Night, inspired by the timeless film Casablanca. The evening includes gaming chips, catered hors d'oeuvres, local beer and wine, and a special Casablanca-inspired champagne cocktail. Dress in your finest 194-s attire and relive the magic because this could be the beginning of a beautiful friendship. All proceeds to benefit Hull Lifesaving Museum youth programs.
Spring Mindfulness Workshop - Lifesaving Sangha with Sean Baggett
Wednesday Evenings
April 9 - May 28, 2025
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Hull Lifesaving Museum
1117 Nantasket Ave., Hull, MA
$35 per person
Join us as we discuss and explore one of the simplest but elusive mindfulness practices, the ability to see things as they really are and setting aside the obstacles to being truly free. Whether you are new to Buddhist philosophy and mindfulness or an experienced practitioner, you'll find this workshop and group meaningful and rewarding. Sean's classes are fun, welcoming, and informative.
Fortress Boston Walking Tour
Saturday, April 19, 2025
Tour begins at Hull Lifesaving Museum
1117 Nantasket Ave., Hull, MA
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Fee: $15 per person
Join Sean Baggett as he leads this walking tour as we look to uncover the network of forts and sites that make up Fortress Boston, through the evolution of Boston Harbor defenses in response to ever-changing geopolitical threats - from the Puritans through the Cold War and Counter Terrorism. Check the weather and dress appropriately and wear walking shoes. Bring a camera and binoculars if you have them. (In case of inclement weather, the walking tour will be held the following day at the same time.)
Hingham Author Kerry Brett Presents
Shot @ Love
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Hull Lifesaving Museum
1117 Nantasket Ave., Hull, MA
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Suggested Donation: $5
Shot@Love is an inspiring, laugh-out-loud memoir by master photographer, award-winning podcaster, and dating coach Kerry Brett. Blending wit, wisdom, and vulnerability, Kerry shares her personal journey of heartbreak, healing, and hilariously unpredictable dating experiences—all set against the backdrop of Boston. More than just a dating memoir, Shot@Love is a story of resilience, reinvention, and the power of taking chances. From launching her globally celebrated podcast during the pandemic to creating a live Tinder comedy keynote, Kerry's mission is to help others find connection—and confidence—through humor and honesty. Whether you're dating, healing, or simply learning to love yourself first, this book reminds you that the biggest risk you can take is not taking a shot at all.
Harbor Nature Cruise
Saturday, April 26, 2025
11:00 am - 1:30 pm
Hull Lifesaving Museum
Tickets: $30 per person
Departing from Pemberton Pier, Hull, MA
See Boston Harbor with fresh eyes and from a unique perspective. Join us for this rare opportunity to learn about the wildlife that exists right off our coast as we cruise among the islands and shorelines of the outer edges of Boston Harbor. No need to drive into Boston to catch the boat, we will be departing from Pemberton Pier for this fun adventure. Spring is a unique time of year to take in breathtaking scenery, observe a variety of migrating birds and seals basking on rocky outcroppings.
To learn more email us or call us at (781) 925-5433
Driftwood Collage Workshop with Richard Honan
Saturday, May 10, 2025
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Hull Lifesaving Museum
$45 per person
Back 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.
To learn more email us or call us at (781) 925-5433
Friday Painters
2025 Season Begins!
April - July Calendar
9:00 - 12 Noon
Location: Changes each week
As spring rolls out, Friday Painters in Hull, a joint effort with the Hull Lifesaving Museum and Hull Artists, continues our artistic adventures. We post a variety of painting locations that encourage artists to enjoy Hull's natural beauty and diverse landscapes. Mixed in the locations are seaside, historic locations, vistas and private gardens. It is organized so that we can take advantage of the morning light and finish in time not to get the afternoon burn. Open and free to all, any level or ability. There are no instructions given, just bring your supplies and enjoy. A chair, hat and water bottle are recommended.
Here's the schedule for April and May:
April 25 – Hull Lifesaving Museum, 1117 Nantasket Ave, Hull
May 2 – Bernie King Pavilion at Nantasket Beach, Hull,
May 9 – Windmill Point Boathouse at Hull Gut, Hull
May 10 – Hull Artists Annual En Plein Air Event – MJM Bathhouse, Hull
May 16 – Fort Revere, Telegraph Hill, Hull
May 23 – Weir River/Straits Pond Bridge, West Corner, Hull
Snow Row 2025 Recap ~Thanks to AllLL FOR ENTRIES
Another unforgettable Snow Row is in the books! Over 250 rowers in 60 boats took to the waves, cheered on by a sea of spectators lining the shore and aboard the bustling spectator boat. It was a thrilling day of grit, grace, and community spirit — one for the memory books!
Looking Ahead
Plan Your Spring Field Trip at the Museum
The Museum offers interactive and engaging educational programming designed to inspire your students to be curious about history and critical thinking skills. Our school programs are a great at re-enforcing history, science and nature studies.
To learn more please contact email us or call us at (781) 925-5433
Start Making Summer Plans
Summer Adventure Program
Children ages 5-11
Registration Now Open
Tuesday - Thursday
July 8 - August 21, 2025
9:30 - 12:30 Morning Session
9:30 - 3:00 All Day Session
$120/week members: $130/nonmembers
Extended Day: $180 members: $195 nonmembers
Choose Your Week!
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 9:30 - 3:00 pm program 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.
Please email us for further information and details.
Summer Explorers Program
Youth ages 12-16
Registration Now Open
Tuesday - Thursday
July 8 - August 21, 2025
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Windmill Point Boathouse, 185 Main St., Hull, MA
$120 per week members; $130 per week non-members
Choose Your Week!
The museum's Summer Explorer Program is an 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 us for further details.
Harbor Illumination
Save the Date
Saturday, July 26, 2025
8:30 pm
A Street Pier to James Landing,
Hull Harbor
Purchase a Flare
Plan your summer get-togethers around our annual Harbor Illumination SCHEDULED THIS YEAR FOR SATURDAY, 7/26/25. It happens only one 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.
VOLUNTEERS ARE AWAYS NEEDED to help with flare sales, night-of set up and breakdown and much more. Please email us for more information.
Summer Job Opportunities
The Hull Lifesaving Museum has employment opportunities in our Summer Adventure and Summer Explorer programs.
Summer Adventure Program:
Applicants must be at least 16 years old and be available for an in-person interview. Interest in nature, science, art, and working with children ages 5-11 is a must!
Summer Explorer Program:
Applicants must be at least 16 years old and be available for an in-person interview. Knowledge of boating, rowing, water-based activities, nature, science, art, and working with youth ages 12-16 is a must!
Please email us for application and further information.
Mark Your Calendar
Keep On the Look Out For These
Upcoming Events
April 5 - Casino Night
April 9 - Spring Mindfulness Workshop Begins
April 19 - Walking Tour: Fortress Boston lead by Sean Baggett
April 24 - Author Talk: Kerry Brett, "Shot at Love"
April 26 - Harbor Nature Cruise
May 10 - Driftwood Collage Workshop
June 12 - Author Talk: Christine Knapp, "Murder at First Light"
June 22 - New Bedford Whaling Museum Presentation @ HLM
July 9 - Summer Adventure Begins
July 9 - Summer Explorer Begins
July 26 - Harbor Illumination!
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