Created in 1891 by four intrepid women who took a 17-day literary retreat to Great Brewster Island, it’s a scrapbook containing early snapshots, humorous narratives, and charming illustrations, along with daily entries.

Great Brewster is one of thirty-four islands within the Boston Harbor Islands National Park Area. The island is 23 acres in size and is located 8 miles off the City of Boston’s coastline. It is the largest of nine other outer harbor islands that can best be described as rugged and windswept.Four outer islands are named for Elder William Brewster, who was a preacher and teacher from the Pilgrim Church in Plymouth, Massachusetts.

Boston Harbor Now and the National Parks System offer many ways to get out on the water and explore our islands for yourself. Visit their site to learn your options!

The story of the Journal inspired present-day Massachusetts composer Adam Jacob Simon. A world premiere of Adam’s new chamber suite for strings and voice spread throughout the evening along with sounds, words, and images.