We went out to one of the Boston Harbor Islands on Saturday (4 June 2005): Georges Island. To get out to the island, one catches a ferry from Long Wharf in downtown Boston, for about $10. We were hoping to get out to see more than Georges Island, but the other islands aren't accessible by park ferry until later this month. The ferry ride out to Georges Island is only about 15 minutes. Keep an eye on the time...only so many ferries come to the island, and you'd hate to get trapped there overnight!
Georges Island features an old Civil War era fort, used to defend the harbor, and to house Confederate prisoners. The fort is walkable, and has many plaques describing the fort, its rooms, and some of the historical background. There's also a snack bar, and some port-a-potties.
We lucked out and had great weather for our visit. I took several photos, and hope to show them to y'all later. We forgot the sunscreen, of course, so today I look much like a lobster! I need to buy a good hat...I've got a slight burn on my scalp...
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