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Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
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Use the links above for help planning an education-based field trip-an island expedition. Information about what is available on the Boston Harbor Islands can be found in the PowerPoint presentations and documents below.

» Introduction to Boston Harbor Islands (PPT - 13.0Mb)
» Expedition Landmarks (PDF - 3.1Mb)
» Island Expedition Worksheet (PDF - 52kb)

 

Please fill out the field trip request form to provide us with information about your requested date, island expedition, curriculum unit, permit, water transportation and field trip needs.

The Boston Harbor Islands education team is available to provide guidance and help you with planning. Contact the education team with any questions.

Our goal is to make island expedition planning easy and efficient. After your island expedition, please take a moment to provide us with your feedback.

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Burrage Hospital on Bumpkin Island

Did You Know?
Clarence Burrage was a philanthropist who established the Hospital for Crippled Children on Bumpkin Island in 1902. It was one of the first facilities with ramps instead of stairs. Though it burned in 1945, the remains can be seen today at Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area.
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Last Updated: December 19, 2011 at 12:35 MST