BOSTON HARBOR ISLAND ALLIANCE AND NATIONAL PARK SERVICE OFFER GUIDED TOURS OF BOSTON LIGHT
Summer-long tours of the United States’ first and oldest lighthouse stationContact: Arin Starzyk, Kortenhaus Communications
617.778.5775 / astarzyk@kortenhaus.com
BOSTON, MA –Boston Harbor Island Alliance, National Park Service and the United States Coast Guard once again unleash all the beauty and history the Boston Harbor Islands national park area has to offer with summer tours of Boston Light – the United States’ first and oldest lighthouse station.
The three-hour adventure begins with a 45-minute park ranger-narrated tour on a comfortable vessel through the Boston Harbor Islands. Views of the two other historic lighthouses of Boston Harbor – Long Island Head Light and The Graves Light – are included in the tour, along with commentary on the rich maritime history of the islands. After a jaunt around the islands, the tour docks at Little Brewster Island, the home of Boston Light. Visitors are transported back in time as they climb the tower’s 76 steps (and two ladders); meet the lighthouse keeper, Sally Snowman; and examine Massachusetts’ only Fresnel lens still in use. The spectacular views of Massachusetts Bay and Boston will leave visitors in awe.
Boston Light Tours begin on June 17th and run through October 2nd. Tours depart from the Moakley Courthouse dock on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 10:00 am and 1:30 pm. There will be a special tour on Monday, July 4th, at 10:00 am. Individual fares are: $39 for adults, $35 for seniors and active members of the military, and $29 for children between ages 3 and 11, and children under 3 are free.
For more information and to purchase tickets for the Boston Light Tour, visit www.bostonharborislands.com/tour-lighthouse. For more information about the Boston Harbor Islands national park area, visit www.bostonharborislands.org. To find up-to-the-minute information on events and other updates, become a Facebook fan of Boston Harbor Islands National Park.
About Boston Harbor Island Alliance
Boston Harbor Island Alliance (BHIA) is a non-profit organization that supports Boston Harbor Islands national park area and is one of the few non-profit organizations designated by Congress as a partner in the development and programming of a national park. In partnership with the National Park Service, Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, and the City of Boston, BHIA plays a vital role in providing an enhanced visitor experience by building visitation and bringing awareness to the park. BHIA has attracted $30 million in new facilities projects, which includes the new Boston Harbor Islands Pavilion on Boston's Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway. Through partnerships with corporations, foundations, individuals and government agencies BHIA provides 130 free informative and educational island programs, as well as free access to the islands for underserved communities. Additionally, BHIA manages all major island service providers including water transportation and on-island concessions.
About the Boston Harbor Islands national park area
The Boston Harbor Islands national park area is a unique recreational park that includes 34 islands just minutes from Boston. The park provides families, individuals and groups unique island experiences of fun, adventure, or relaxation. Visitors enjoy boat rides to island destinations that offer hiking trails, beaches, camping, natural and historic sites, and activities and tours led by park rangers. Programs and exhibits help visitors learn about the natural, cultural, geologic, and historical background of the Islands.
For more information, please visit bostonharborislands.org.