Tag: Discovering the Boston Harbor Islands

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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Introducing our Boston Harbor Islands Smartphone App!

May 1, 2013 |
Introducing our 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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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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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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Finish your Holiday Shopping at Our Favorite Local Indies!

December 21, 2012 |
Finish your Holiday Shopping at Our Favorite Local Indies!

Christmas is just a few days away, and if you’re anything like us, you’ve barely made a dent in your holiday shopping list. Instead of battling the crowds at major shopping centers, why not head to your local independent bookstore?

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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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Spotted in Andover Bookstore

November 30, 2012 |
Spotted in Andover Bookstore

Author Christopher Klein was kind enough to share this photo—Union Park Press books on the shelves at the Andover Bookstore!

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Union Park Press New England Calendar Series: September 2012

August 30, 2012 |
Union Park Press New England Calendar Series: September 2012

Summer may be winding down, but it’s not too late to visit the Boston Harbor Islands. One of our favorites is World’s End, the subject of our September digital desktop calendar. Unlike most of the other Harbor Islands, the stunning 248-acre reservation is reachable by car (and by foot!). Visitors to this Trustees of Reservations property [...]

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UPP Pick of the Week: Boston Harbor Islands Block Party & Free Concert

August 9, 2012 |
UPP Pick of the Week: Boston Harbor Islands Block Party & Free Concert

Summer may be winding down (nooo!), but the Boston Harbor Island Alliance and the Boston Harbor Islands National Park continue to put together great summer programming and activities! Join them this Saturday at the Hingham Shipyard Marina for a Block Party and free concert featuring popular kids music by Ben Rudnick & Friends. The event kicks off at 10:30 [...]

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