Grassroots Campaign · 2026
Save the Record.
141 Years Cannot Be Replaced.
Blue Hill Observatory & Science Center is launching a grassroots campaign to preserve and protect the longest continuous weather record in the Western Hemisphere. We need scientists, educators, meteorologists, community leaders — and you.
Blue Hill Observatory & Science Center has recorded the weather on Great Blue Hill every single day since 1885. That record — unbroken through world wars, economic crises, and every storm New England has thrown at this hilltop — is one of the most valuable scientific datasets in the world. It is the foundation of climate research, seasonal forecasting, and atmospheric science for our entire region.
Today, that record is at risk. Funding cutbacks affecting science institutions across the country have created a real and immediate challenge for the Observatory. We are not waiting for someone else to solve it.
141 years of daily observations. Every storm, every heat wave, every quiet spring morning — recorded by hand, without interruption, since 1885. That record belongs to science. It belongs to all of us.
Why It Matters
What Would Be Lost
The Blue Hill Observatory record is not just history — it is infrastructure. Climate scientists, meteorologists, and researchers rely on this data to understand long-term trends, calibrate models, and interpret what our atmosphere is doing and where it is headed. A gap in the record — even a short one — cannot be undone.
Blue Hill Observatory is one of only 11 Centennial Observing Stations in the United States, a National Historic Landmark, and the anchor of atmospheric science in Greater Boston. What happens here matters far beyond this hilltop.
The Observatory at a Glance
National Historic Landmark · One of only 11 Centennial Observing Stations in the U.S. · Longest continuous weather record in the Western Hemisphere · More than one million people served through education programs since 1999 · Essential data for climate research, seasonal forecasting, and atmospheric science
Get Involved
How You Can Help Save the Record
In the coming weeks, we will be announcing specific ways to participate in the Save the Record campaign. Whether you are a scientist, an educator, a weather enthusiast, or simply someone who believes this record is worth protecting — there is a role for you.
Donate
Give Directly
Every dollar goes toward sustaining the Observatory’s operations, instruments, and the continuous daily observations that make this record possible.
Spread the Word
Share This Campaign
Tell your colleagues, your networks, and your communities. The more people who understand what is at stake, the stronger this campaign becomes.
Advocate
Speak Up for Science
Contact your state and federal legislators. Visit our advocacy page for suggested messages and direct links to reach your representatives.
Stay Informed
Watch for Announcements
Specific participation opportunities, events, and campaign milestones will be announced in the coming weeks. Follow bluehill.org and sign up for Skymail to stay in the loop.
Questions & Partnership Inquiries
To learn more about supporting the Save the Record campaign or to discuss partnership opportunities, contact Cheryl Cummings, Director of Strategic Partnerships, at ccummings@bluehill.org.
Save the Record
141 years of science.
Help us make it 142.
Be among the first to support the Save the Record campaign. Your gift today directly sustains the observations, instruments, and people who keep this record alive — every single day.
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