PROVINCETOWN – The Cape Cod National Seashore will be hosting a free event on August 8 at the Old Harbor Life-Saving Station at Race Point Beach to honor the members of the United States Life-Saving Service (USLSS).

Members of the service saved countless lives off the shores of the Outer Cape prior to the opening of the Cape Cod Canal in 1914.

“It’s a good way for those who want to learn about the shoreline heroes to get information from our extremely knowledgeable staff and volunteers,” said North District Interpreter for the Cape Cod National Seashore Bridget Peregrino.

The event will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. and will include workshops featuring maritime stories and exhibitions.

“We will have everything from children’s activities to events for all ages; demonstrations of the different equipment,” Peregrino said.

“We’ll even have a night patrol walk out on the beach at about 7:45 in the evening.”

Attendees are encouraged to bring flashlights with them. Visit the Salt Pond Visitor Center in Eastham or the Province Lands Visitor Center in Provincetown for more details, or log on to go.nps.gov/capecodadventure.