Located on Nantasket Ave., this building was built in 1889 as a U.S. Life Saving Station. The building also served as a Coast Guard station from 1915-69. Displays re-create life in a turn of the 20th century lifesaving station and recount the rescue missions of Joshua James, a lifelong resident of Hull. The museum features photographs and stories of notable Boston harbor shipwrecks, lighthouse artifacts, exhibits of lifesaving equipment, a surf boat and hands-on children's activites. Open Wednesday - Sunday 10am-5pm in late June through Labor Day; Friday, Sunday, Monday and holidays 10am-4pm the rest of the year.
Location:
1117 Nantasket Ave., Hull Massachusetts 02045
Telephone
781-925-5433
Other History nearby:
(Marblehead) Abbot Hall
(Weymouth) Abigail Adams Birthplace
(Boston) African Meeting House
(Duxbury) Alden House
(Worcester) American Antiquarian Society
(Lowell) American Textile History Museum
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02/21 Coming to The Hull area
Hebron Maple Festival Hebron CT March16-17 Each year thousands of people come from miles around to enjoy and experience the weekend of maple related events.
Taste of the Valley Plymouth NH March21 Experience all of your favorite local flavors. Several restaurants from the region will be there hoping to win your vote in the "Best in Show" competition.
Seacoast Home and Garden Show Durham NH March23-24 The 19th annual show features more than 225 exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services for your home.
7th Annual Great International Spring Beer Festival Providence RI April20 Your Beer Festival Admission Ticket will allow you UNLIMITED SAMPLING of more than 250 brewers, live music, food and MUCH MORE at the Rhode Island Convention Center.
New England Folk Festival Mansfield MA April19-21 A fabulous blend of dance, music, crafts, and food from many lands.
Connecticut Sheep, Wool and Fiber Festival Vernon CT April27 The festival, started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association, as a program ""to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut"", has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival by providing exhibits, demonstrations and over 60 vendors from the sheep, wool and fiber arena.
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