Naturally...

Fort Revere Park is an oasis of natural beauty in a dense residential area. Visitors to the park will find a variety of plant communities from flowery meadows to shady, maturing stands of woods. They may also see an array of wildlife including coastal and woodland bird species, squirrels, raccoons and reptiles. Perhaps the most interesting natural feature of the area can be seen if one looks out, beyond the park boundaries, to the long line of hills and beaches that make up the town of Hull.

Also known as Nantasket, or “the land between the tides”, the Hull peninsula is a fine example of the geologic land formations and processes that shaped much of the Boston area. Telegraph and most of the surrounding hills are glacial drumlins. These piles of “till” (a mix of clay, stone and other debris) were deposited as the last great ice sheet melted more than 12,000 years ago. As the glacier continued to melt, the sea level rose, turning these hills into islands. The processes of erosion and deposition, driven by the prevailing currents, and storms formed sand bars on the leeward side of the islands. Some of these sand bars became “tombolos” as they grew to connect drumlins, creating larger islands and the Hull peninsula. As one looks out over the harbor it is not difficult to see evidence that these natural forces continue to shape the landscape.

Fort Revere Park & Preservation Society
PO Box 963
 Hull, MA 02045
617-727-4468

Thank You to all involved
The free public programming at Fort Revere Park is made possible by a variety of non-profit organizations, local businesses and individuals. Through their efforts and your participation, we hope to promote awareness and preservation of this unique historic resource.