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Tag: Friends of Boston Harbor Islands

  • Monday, January 1, 12:00 noon – 4:00 pm – Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands New Year’s Day Boat Trip

    Enjoy a 45 minute boat ride through the Boston Harbor Islands and a panoramic view of the Boston skyline. Explore Thompson Island’s meadows, forests, beaches and 40 acre salt marsh and learn about its intriguing history.

    Boat departs Mass Bay Lines, 60 Rowes Wharf, Boston (behind the Boston Harbor Hotel) at 12:00pm and returns to the dock at 4:00pm. Boarding begins at 11:30am. The nearest T stations are South Station (Red Line) and Aquarium (Blue Line). Park policy is no pets and no alcohol. No food is sold on the boat or the island. Pack a picnic and go on your own adventure. There will be indoor warm up space. Make your reservations now at https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=A91F5A70-F09C-4935-E7580EC6F0C447C5 $30 fee.

  • Sunday, April 25, 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm – Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands Annual Meeting

    The Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands celebrate 30 years of service at the  Annual Meeting taking place Sunday, April 25, from 12:30 – 4:30 pm at Long Island-Camp Harbor View.  Pre-registration is required by Thursday, April 22.  Call 781-740-4290, or email info@fbhi.org.  To get there by T, go to North Quincy on the Red Line, and carpool volunteers with a FBHI banner will be waiting downstairs in the Hancock Street parking lot by the north exit.  Arrive by 12 noon to give the drivers plenty of time to shuttle you.  Driving instructions can be found at www.fbhi.org.

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  • Saturday, June 13, 10 – 3 – Northern Lighthouse Tour

    The Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands are sponsoring a Northern Lighthouse Tour on Saturday, June 13, from 10 – 3.  The Tour will depart from Boston Harbor Cruises’ headquarters at Long Wharf, Boston.  Cost: Adult $68.25, Senior (65+) $63.00, FBHI member $57.75, Child under 12 $57.75.  Ticket price includes 5% City of Boston sightseeing surcharge.  Buy tickets direct from FBHI to support its programs.  The tour will pass the Lights of Boston Harbor, then cruise north for close-up views of the lighthouses at Hospital Point, Fort Pickering, Ten Pound Island, Marblehead, Gloucester Breakwater, Eastern Point and Baker’s Island.  The Twin lights on Thacher Island will be the farthest destination.  On the way back, view Boston Light and Graves Light.  Extensive narration throughout.  Snack bar on board.  Be prepared for changeable weather.  Route always at Captain’s discretion.  For more information, log on to www.fbhi.org, email info@fbhi.org, or call 781-740-4290.  To book tickets in advance, send your check and a stamped, self-addressed envelope to FBHI, 349 Lincoln Street, Building 45, Hingham, MA 02043-1601.

  • Saturday, June 6, 10 – 2:30 – Cruise to Rainsford Island

    Ride the M/V Culebra to Rainsford Island, nestled between Long and Peddocks islands, on The Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands cruise-expedition on Saturday, June 6.  The boat departs from Rowes Wharf Water Transport, 60 Rowes Wharf, at 10 a.m. and returns at 2 p.m., rain or shine.  Friends volunteers lead guided tours, or you may explore on your own, but be sure to pack a picnic.  There is no food or drink on the boat or on the island.  This trip offers rare access to the 11-acre island. There are ruins left from two centuries of institutional use: quarantine hospital, poorhouse. Space is limited.  Advance paid registration recommended.  Available tickets will be sold from 9 a.m. on a first come, first served basis, cash only.  Adults $28, Seniors $25, Children 4-12 $18, Babies under age 3 free.  For more information, visit www.fbhi.org, email info@fbhi.org, or call 781-740-4290.