If you see someone on the islands in a blue shirt, chances are it's a Friend - say hello!

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The Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands are supported by our Members and in-part by the special project grants from Boston Marine Society.  Consider joining or renewing your membership.  FBHI Volunteers that are Mass State Employees may be able to donate a day a month via the SERV Program.

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Twilight Lighthouse by Sea Tour
Wednesday, June 27 

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Twilight glow is a special time to enjoy the sights and sounds of the harbor islands.  Bring a picnic supper.  There is no food sold on the boat.  Vessel policy is no alcohol and no pets.   Due to winter storm damage, we will not be able to get on the islands to visit the lighthouses.

We will travel on MV Columbia Point leaving from UMASS Boston Fox Point Pavilion.   The vessel has an enclosed cabin with tables and chairs, a rest room, open top deck with seating.  The boat will travel out to view Graves Light and Boston Light.  Bring your camera for sunset pictures.  

Check in time begins at 5:00 with boarding at 5:30.  We will depart at 6:00 sharp and return to the dock at 9:00.  Take the MBTA Red Line to the JFK/UMass station.  Free shuttle buses run regularly to the Campus until 10:30p.m.  Parking is at the UMass lots for $6.00 and then you take a free shuttle bus to the Campus.  Allow 15-20 minutes to walk to the Fox Point Dock once you arrive on Campus.

2018 Annual Meeting Photos

May 6 at the Deer Island Wastewater Treatment Plant, MWRA.  Speakers included Founder Suzanne Gall-Marsh, Chairman Walter Hope,  Volunteer Coordinator Carol Fithian, MWRA Staff welcome, Christian Merfeld Boston Harbor NOW, Liza Stearns, National Park Service and Keynote Speaker Robert Mannino - Nantucket Lightship LV-112 Museum.  Our Board of Directors were voted in and updates were provided on the past year and initial future plans.  Thank you to all who attended!  Thank you to Rita's Catering for providing a wonderful selection and the MWRA for hosting!

2018 New England Boat Show

From February 9 - 18.  A sturdy team of volunteers setup, manned & tore down our booth at the New England Boat Show.  We spoke to 100's of people about the islands, provided information from the NPS & Boston Harbor NOW and heard from boaters, dreamers, and island lovers.  Thank you all the volunteers that provided many hours of time to the show and our booth!

2017 Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands Annual Meeting
MWRA Deer Island Historic Pump Station - Pre-meeting "slides" & photos of the day.

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INSTANT Membership Online

YOU Can help the Friends of the Boston Islands every day with an easily budgetable donation.  Donations will be withdrawn from your credit card for a 12 month period.  Consider this wonderful and easy option!  The Friends are truly a 'grass roots' organization, a donation from you goes a-long-way.  Donors that donate using the 'subscription' method become members with all of our membership benefits.  For the cost of just a pot or two of coffee, you can make a difference!  Thank you.
Pick an amount that your budget can afford

Books available for sale

Purchase the Newly reprinted Kings Handbook or the Lighthouse Family Books.  Tax, Shipping and handling is included in the prices, order before December 16th for Christmas & we'll do our best to deliver!  Books will also be available at events and the New Year's Day Boat Trip.
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1969 Video of Boston Harbor restored

Through the efforts of Suzanne Gall Marsh & the UMass Archives a rare 1969 film showing Boston & many of the Harbor Islands has been restored and is available for viewing - click on any of the images below and prepare to be take back in time!  The video is just over 18 minutes long.  Enjoy!
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Boston Navy Yard/Charlestown
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Spectacle Island
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Deer Island Light

You can virtually visit the Islands Online Year - Round with many photos of Thompson, Calf, Rainsford, Graves Light Station and Outer Brewster Islands

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Can't make it out - or interested in seeing what you might see on one of our trips?  Visit the islands online via photos by some of our Friends - Click on the island names below to start your journey!

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FBHI MEMBERS GET A 20% DISCOUNT ON ALL* BOSTON HARBOR CRUISES TRIPS. BHC has an extensive selection of trips including harbor tours, harbor island transportation, USS Constitution tours, Charles River & locks tours, high-speed Codzilla tour, and high speed ferries to Provincetown.  SEE THE WEB SITE.  FBHI members get this discount either on line or at the ticket booth. * " FBHI members with proof of membership will receive the Senior Rate when riding from Hull  on the inter-island shuttle.  There is no FBHI discount on the Hingham commuter/island boats because these are MBTA boats. FBHI members going on Boston-based Boston Harbor Cruises excursions will continue to receive a 20% discount either online or at the ticket window with proof of membership.

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​FBHI Members now get a 20% DISCOUNT on MASSACHUSETTS BAY LINES Cruises including:
Amusement Cruises (comedy, dance & fun!), Harbor Tours and more!  Your NEW FBHI Membership card will have the code to activate your discount.

VOLUNTEER!

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Volunteer Job Descriptions have now been posted on our Volunteer Page.  Interested?  Check out the page, read the description and then complete the online form.  And if you're a State Employee, you may be eligible to make use of SERV Time.

Old Cell Phone? 

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Support the Friends by donating your old cell phone via Cellphones For My Cause.  Cell phones contain heavy metals as well as precious metals and should not be land-filled or just thrown away.  Help the environment, while helping the friends.  Click on Cellphones For My Cause to learn how!