| To better enjoy
the Islands with your kids, the best is
to select the activities that best fit your
family's tastes. Here are our four summer
picks: |
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| 1. Spend the
day on Georges Island and visit Historic
Fort Warren |
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Start early: board the 9:00
am ferry at Long Wharf and arrive at Georges
Island, a 30 acre Civil War landmark, at
9:45am |
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Take a guided tour of historic
Fort Warren to discover how the fort was
used as a prison for confederate soldiers
during the Civil War. Hear the legend of
the "Lady in Black," a ghost rumored
to haunt the dark corridors of the fort |
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Pack a picnic and find a place
for yourself under the ramparts. In the
afternoon, climb the ramparts, walk along
the beach, fly a kite, explore the island
on your own and enjoy picturesque vistas |
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Return on the 4:15pm ferry
and arrive back in Boston by 5:00 pm |
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| 2. Attend
the Weekend Family Fun Days |
| Every Saturdays
and Sundays through September 4, 2005, free
science, history and cultural activities
for families. All the events take place
on Georges Island - call 617-223-8666 for
the latest program: |
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August 13-14: Boston Harbor
Islands Outdoor Photo Expedition: Bring
a camera to the islands and join expert
photographers to learn about light, composition
and outdoor photography. Walk island trails
with PhotoWalks Tours to capture history,
wildlife and scenic harbor vistas on film.
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August 20-21: It's Easy
Being Green: Meet cast members from
Zoom, the popular PBS children's television
show and watch a Zoom stage show; two performances
each day: 11:00 am and 2:00pm (weather permitting).
Kids will design a contraption that will
help to green up the environment; cook a
hotdog in a solar oven; and see the Hull
wind turbine that generates energy to power
local homes. |
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August 27-28: Baseball
Time Travelers: Step back in time for
a World Series game at Fort Warren. Legend
has it that in the early 1900s, Boston's
laws prevented baseball from being played
on Saturdays and Sundays. So as not to let
America's pastime miss a swing, the Boston
Braves took to the field of Peddocks Island.
Come and see vintage baseball-traditional
overhand style and an underhand one-bounce
style. Baseball historians will be on hand
to call the game and test fans baseball
knowledge. Rumor has it that the 2005 World
Series Trophy will make an appearance, too!
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September 3-4: Boston Harbor
Island Kite Festival: See stunt kite
artists demonstrating their high-flying
techniques and bring your own kite to catch
the wind and join in the fun. |
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| 3. Attend
a children play |
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Enjoy live theatre with "Plays
in the Park" summer series features
the Boston Children's Theatre-"live
theatre for children by children" |
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Performances every Friday
at 12 noon and 1:30 pm through September
2, 2005: |
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| August 12 |
Muppet Revue |
| August 19 |
Salute to the Sea |
| August 26 |
Baseball Revue |
| Sept. 2 |
Chinese Folktales |
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| For performance
details: www.bostonchildrenstheatre.org
617-424-6634 or www.bostonislands.com
617-223-8666 |
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| 4. Explore
Lovells Island For Sun and Swimming |
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Characterized by its curved
beaches and diverse wildlife, Lovells is
a peaceful island escape and great place
for safe family swimming, since Lovells
sandy beaches are supervised by lifeguards
in season |
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Along its shores are rocky
tidal pools, sands dunes and some of the
best views of the outer harbor. Beach goers
can also explore the remains of Fort Standish
and walk along trails that pass by the dunes
and salt-marsh woods |
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Special events and daily programs
bring alive the military history, folklore,
geology, and biology of the island |
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To begin your day of fun in
the sun, take the 9:00 am ferry to Georges
Island.-the ride is approximately 30 minutes.
Disembark at Georges to wait for the Lovells
shuttle at 10:00 am. Spend the day on Lovells
and take the shuttle back to Georges at
3:45pm to make the 4:15pm ferry back to
Boston |
