The Association was started by posting at Sully’s and incorporated in August 1977. In the spring of 1981, the new Association began to give guided tours of the inside of the Fort. Some excerpts of the Association’s charter include “…its efforts towards improving and maintaining the Castle Island
facility and the Fort, a public area on Boston Harbor, to educate the public about the historical significance of Castle and the Fort….”
The Castle Island volunteers are tireless workers, enthusiastic, and give Fabulous tours of Fort Independence. Bill Spain, President of the Castle Island Association, is a walking encyclopedia of the Fort and the Island’s history.
Hours of Free Tours at Fort Independence
All events are very much weather-dependent.
In June, July, and August, tours will be run between 12:00 to 3:00 on Saturdays and Sundays starting Memorial Day weekend,
Starting Labor Weekend, tours will be on Sundays only.
Starting May 30, the Thursday Twighlight Skyline Viewing will return at 7:00 PM to Dusk, this runs in June and July only.
Other great Castle Island Association sites to check out;
If you wish to join the Association, you can download this Membership Application and mail the Application to our address.
