Thank you - the Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands 2008 Auction has concluded. Just over $5000 was raised, thank you to all who bid, thank you to all of those who won!

Some items that did NOT sell at auction on cMarket may be available on eBay in the coming weeks.  The web page for these items will be posted here for linking. 

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The Volunteers and Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands Inc. evolved out of the efforts of the Boston Harbor Islands Volunteer Corps. The Corps was organized in 1979 by Suzanne Gall Marsh to supplement the program services of the Boston Harbor Islands State Park staff.

When the organization incorporated in 1982 the title was changed to include a variety of members - some who volunteer on land, sea, or the islands, and others who support the Friends mission and love the islands but do not necessarily have time to be volunteers. There is a three-fold mission: direct service to the park, public education programs including boat trips and advocacy efforts, all of which are done by volunteers.

The Friends predate the national park which was authorized by Congress in November 1996. During the years leading to the creation of the national park the Friends were deeply involved in the behind-the-scenes efforts of the feasibility study, the drafting of the legislation, and the advocacy efforts with the Massachusetts Congressional delegation.

Over the years the Friends have been recognized by local, state, and national organizations for their dedicated grassroots efforts to promote the appreciation and preservation of this unique recreational resource, located so near to a major metropolitan area.  For more information and to see our impressive list of awards, visit our web page

Picking up your items - shipping - handling.

Upon the close of the auction, gift certificates will be mailed without additional charge.  Items that require special shipping and handling will incure these additional charges.  Some items may require pickup - which will be arranged at the winners cost.  Thank you.