**THE COLORS OF HISTORY:** The new paint job on the Hull Lifesaving Museum represents more than just a refreshed exterior – it is a tangible reminder of Hull’s long history of lifesaving. The community’s generosity and collaboration helped make the project possible. [Sean Baggett photo]

One of Hull’s most recognizable landmarks is looking better than ever. The Hull Lifesaving Museum’s historic U.S. Lifesaving Station has recently been given a fresh coat of paint, thanks to a community effort to preserve this important piece of Hull’s maritime history.

The newly painted station is more than just a freshly restored building – it is a tangible reminder of Hull’s long history of lifesaving and the men and women who served along our coast. Maintaining historic structures like this one takes both resources and community commitment, and this project was made possible through the generosity and expertise of several local partners.

The Hull Lifesaving Museum extends its sincere thanks to Kaplan Painting for their remarkable work, and to Seaboyer Construction for providing the carpentry expertise needed as part of the project. Hingham Lumber generously donated the paint, helping make the project possible, and funding support from the Hull Community Preservation Committee provided an important investment in the preservation of this historic structure.

“Projects like this are about much more than maintaining a building,” said Executive Director Mike McGurl. “They allow us to care for the physical places that tell Hull’s story and ensure that future generations can experience and appreciate this important part of our maritime heritage.”

The completed project is a wonderful example of what can happen when local businesses, community organizations, and preservation partners come together to care for Hull’s historic places.

The museum is grateful to everyone who helped give the U.S. Lifesaving Station a fresh new look – and, just as importantly, helped ensure that this important piece of Hull’s lifesaving legacy will continue to stand for generations to come. We invite everyone to come visit the museum, see the newly painted station for themselves, and discover the stories of the lifesavers who made Hull a vital part of our nation’s maritime history.

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