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September 2017
Maine Open Lighthouse Day 2017
Maine Open Lighthouse Day is an annual event attracting 15,000 to 18,000 visitors and offers them the rare opportunity to climb, experience and learn about over two dozen historic Maine lights.
Find out more »Lighthouse Dog to the Rescue Book Signing at Owls Head Light
Maine children’s author Angeli Perrow will be signing copies of her popular book, Lighthouse Dog to the Rescue, on Saturday, September 9 from 1 to 4 pm in the keeper’s house at Owls Head Light. In the over 190 year history of Owls Head Light Station, “Spot” the dog may very well be the light station’s most beloved story – an account that is both heroic and heartwarming. “Lighthouse Dog to the Rescue is about Spot, a remarkable spaniel who…
Find out more »April 2018
2018 Annual Lighthouse Gala
Join us on April 29, 2018 in historic Kennebunkport, Maine for the 2018 Lighthouse Gala! The 2018 Lighthouse Gala...our annual afternoon celebration is once again being held in the ballroom of the beautiful Nonantum Resort (95 Ocean Ave)in historic Kennebunkport! Keynote Speaker this year will be Sally Snowman, Ph.D., the 70th keeper of Boston Light. Boston Light has been lighting the way for safe navigation into Boston since 1716 and continues this mission today.
Find out more »May 2018
Race Point Open House 2018
On May 20, 2018, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, the Cape Cod Chapter of the American Lighthouse Foundation will offer complimentary tours of Race Point Light Station, which is located two miles out over the glistening sand dunes of the Cape Cod National Seashore, near Provincetown. The entire Light Station will be open during the annual Mariner's Day to tour, with free transportation and light refreshments provided! Included with interior tours of all the historic structures Donations are greatly…
Find out more »June 2018
FPHL Lighthouse Sunset Cruise Departing Rye, NH
ALF's Friends of Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouses chapter hosts an annual sunset lighthouse cruise twice each year. This fun cruise will take place on June 15th starting at 7:00 p.m. aboard the M/V Granite State, departing from Rye Harbor on Route 1A in Rye, NH. The cruise will pass close to Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse, Whaleback Lighthouse, and White Island Lighthouse in the Isles of Shoals. The trips include expert narration and lots of raffle prizes. There is a snack bar on board and…
Find out more »Penobscot Bay 9 Lighthouse Sunset Cruise
ALF is sponsoring a special Penobscot Bay lighthouse cruise... this unique cruise departs from Rockland's Public Landing and is a wonderful opportunity to see nine lighthouses, some of which you can only see from the water. The list includes: Rockland Breakwater, Owls Head, Browns Head, Goose Rocks, Eagle Island, Mark Island, Isle au Haut, Saddleback and Heron Neck.
Find out more »FPHL Lighthouse Sunset Cruise Departing Rye, NH
ALF's Friends of Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouses chapter hosts an annual sunset lighthouse cruise twice each year. This fun cruise will take place on June 22th starting at 7:00 p.m. aboard the M/V Granite State, departing from Rye Harbor on Route 1A in Rye, NH. The cruise will pass close to Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse, Whaleback Lighthouse, and White Island Lighthouse in the Isles of Shoals. The trips include expert narration and lots of raffle prizes. There is a snack bar on board and…
Find out more »Midcoast Maine Lighthouse Challenge – 2 Day Event
Visit lighthouses and more...from pristine islands and windjammers to working lobster boats and seabirds, lighthouses give your imagination a chance to take flight as you admire the unchanging sea and the rich traditions that call it home.
For two days only on June 23 & 24, 2018, don’t miss out on the chance to visit and climb these 7 alluring lighthouses (Event hours: 9am -5pm)...Dyce Head, Fort Point, Grindle Point, Rockland Breakwater, Owls Head, Marshall Point and Pemaquid Point.
Find out more »September 2018
Maine Open Lighthouse Day 2018
Maine Open Lighthouse Day is an annual event attracting 15,000 to 18,000 visitors and offers them the rare opportunity to climb, experience and learn about over two dozen historic Maine lights.
Find out more »Lighthouse Dog to the Rescue – Book Signing at Owls Head Light
Maine children’s author Angeli Perrow will be signing copies of her popular book, Lighthouse Dog to the Rescue, on Saturday, September 8 from 11am to 2pm in the keeper’s house at Owls Head Light.
Find out more »Maine Lighthouse ABC – Book Signing at Owls Head Light
Authors Connie and Peter Roop will be signing copies of their new book, Maine Lighthouse ABC, on Saturday, September 8 from 1pm to 4pm in the keeper’s house at Owls Head Light. The Roops are also authors of the well known children's book Keep the Lights Burning Abbie.
Find out more »FPHL Five Lighthouse Cruise Departing Rye, NH
ALF's Friends of Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouses chapter hosts an annual five lighthouse cruise each year. This fun cruise will take place on September 22 starting at 8:30 a.m. aboard the M/V Granite State, departing from Rye Harbor on Route 1A in Rye, NH and will return at approximately 1:00 p.m. . The cruise will pass close by White Island Light, Boon Island Light, Cape Neddick “Nubble” Light, Whaleback Light, and Portsmouth Harbor Light. We’ll also enjoy great views of the Isles…
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