Boston Harbor Islands

Anchors Away: Introducing the Boston Harbor Islands Blog Series

June 12, 2013 |
Anchors Away: Introducing the Boston Harbor Islands Blog Series

We’re all familiar with the age-old, colorful tales that make Boston one of the most exceptional historic cities in the States. And while the history that inhabits Boston streets is crucial, we can’t overlook those thirty-four dynamic, storied, and distinct harbor islands, the likes of which no other American city can claim as its own. [...]

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Boston Harbor Island Lighthouse for Sale!

May 9, 2013 |
Boston Harbor Island Lighthouse for Sale!

For Boston Harbor Island buffs, it may very well be a dream come true: The Graves Lighthouse, located on The Graves—the harbor’s outermost island—is up for auction!

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Boston Harbor Islands Smartphone App!

May 1, 2013 |
Boston Harbor Islands Smartphone App!

Discovering the Boston Harbor Islands continues to be one of our most popular books—and given the positive feedback we’ve received about our Drinking Boston app, it only made sense to make a Boston Harbor Islands app, too!

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Union Park Press Calendar Series: May 2013

April 30, 2013 |
Union Park Press Calendar Series: May 2013

To celebrate the launch of our brand new Boston Harbor Islands smartphone app, we are featuring a beautiful shot of the seaside grasses on the shores of Grape Island this month.

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Author Chris Klein to speak at Ventress Memorial Library

April 4, 2013 |
Author Chris Klein to speak at Ventress Memorial Library

Christopher Klein, author of Discovering the Boston Harbor Islands, will share the “stranger than fiction” history of the 34 islands at the Ventress Memorial Library on Tuesday, April 9th at 6:00 p.m.

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Author Christopher Klein to speak at Beverly Public Library

March 25, 2013 |
Author Christopher Klein to speak at Beverly Public Library

Christopher Klein, author of Discovering the Boston Harbor Islands, will share the “stranger than fiction” history of the 34 islands at the Beverly Public Library on Monday, April 8th at 9:30 a.m.

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The Union Park Press Guide to St. Patrick’s Day

March 5, 2013 |
The Union Park Press Guide to St. Patrick’s Day

Boston is one of the most Irish places you can find outside of the Emerald Isle. We asked a few of our Union Park Press authors, experts in all things Boston, for a few unique ways to celebrate the holiday

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Union Park Press Calendar Series: January 2013

December 28, 2012 |
Union Park Press Calendar Series: January 2013

Believe it or not, winter is one of the most beautiful times of the year to visit the Boston Harbor Islands, which is why we decided to kick off 2013 with this stunning image from Discovering the Boston Harbor Islands.

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Upcoming Winter Events at the Boston Harbor Islands

December 13, 2012 |
Upcoming Winter Events at the Boston Harbor Islands

It may be winter, but there are still a ton of great events going on on the Boston Harbor Islands!

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Pop Over to Porter Square Books!

December 10, 2012 |
Pop Over to Porter Square Books!

We’ve said it before, we’ll say it again: You can’t wrap an ebook, people! So if you find yourself in Porter Square, stop into Porter Square Books–one of the best Indies of this great Commonwealth.

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