2008 Events...
May 16,17 & 18, 2008...ALF
Spring Spectacular 2008!
Join the American Lighthouse Foundation for our big event of
the year. Take a part in or just enjoy the fun during our first "Lighthouse
Trivia Challenge", then cruise aboard the M/V Thomas Laighton from
Portsmouth, NH to see 5 lighthouses including Maine's Boon Island and Nubble
Light. Topping off the weekend will be our Annual Dinner featuring guest
speaker Chris Mills who is an author and former lighthouse keeper!
Click
here for more information and to purchase your tickets today!
or
mail the
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May 31,
2008...NELL Hosting Spring Cruise - New
England Lighthouse Lovers will be sponsoring this chance to see 10
Lighthouses aboard the Sunbeam fleet leaving from Waterford, CT.
Click here for details!
June 7 -8, 2008...MidCoast Maine Lighthouse Challenge!
The Friends of Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse, a chapter of the American
Lighthouse Foundation will be sponsoring this chance to visit nine
Lighthouses in the Penobscot Bay area in one weekend.
Click here for details!
June 8 -14, 2008...Schooner Mary Day Benefit Cruise
Join the Schooner
Mary Day for a most unique lighthouse tour under sail aboard the Maine
windjammer. Proceeds from this special 6 day cruise will benefit both the
American Lighthouse Foundation and the Maine Lighthouse Museum.
Click here for more information!
June 20, 2008...Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse Sunset Cruise
Join the Friends of Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse, a chapter
of the American Lighthouse Foundation aboard the
M/V Granite State from 7-9pm, departing from Rye Harbor, NH on Route 1A in
Rye, NH. The boat will cruise close to Portsmouth Harbor Light, Whaleback
Light, the Wood Island Lifesaving Station, and White Island Light in the
Isles of Shoals. There is a snack bar on board and there will be raffles and
narration on the history of the lighthouses. Tickets are $20. Call
Granite State Whale Watch at (603) 964-5545 for reservations.
June 27,
2008...ALF Penobscot Bay Sunset Lighthouse Cruise Rockland, Maine!
The American Lighthouse Foundation will be sponsoring a 2.5
hour sunset lighthouse cruise leaving from Rockland Maine. Along the way we
will see Curtis Island, Indian Island, Rockland Breakwater and Owls Head
Light as we travel along some of mid-coast Maine's beautiful coastline, ...while your in town, don't miss the opportunity to
visit America's largest collection of lighthouse artifacts at the Maine
Lighthouse Museum! Details & ticket information coming soon!
July 20,
2008...ALF Bar Harbor Lighthouse Cruise!
Join the American Lighthouse Foundation for a fun and
educational cruise along the rugged Downeast Maine coast. All proceeds
benefit the foundation's lighthouse preservation efforts.
This cruise aboard the Bar Harbor Whale Watch Company's vessel Bay King
III will pass close to 10 lighthouses, including some that are rarely
seen.
Click here for more information and to purchase your
tickets today!
August 16, 2008...Five Lighthouse Cruise from Rye, New Hampshire!
Join the Friends of Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse, a chapter of the American
Lighthouse Foundation aboard the M/V Granite
State for a five-lighthouse cruise from 8:30am - 1:00pm, departing from
Rye Harbor on Route 1A in Rye, NH. The cruise will go close to Portsmouth
Harbor Light, Whaleback Light, White Island Light, Boon Island Light, and
the Cape Neddick "Nubble" Light. There is a snack bar on board and there
will be raffles and narration on the history of the lighthouses. Tickets are
$35 for adults and $25 for children under 12. Call Granite State Whale Watch
at (603) 964-5545 for reservations
September 13, 2008...Five Lighthouse Cruise from Rye, New Hampshire!
Join the Friends of Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse, a chapter of the American
Lighthouse Foundation aboard the M/V Granite
State for a five-lighthouse cruise from 8:30am - 1:00pm, departing from
Rye Harbor on Route 1A in Rye, NH. The cruise will go close to Portsmouth
Harbor Light, Whaleback Light, White Island Light, Boon Island Light, and
the Cape Neddick "Nubble" Light. There is a snack bar on board and there
will be raffles and narration on the history of the lighthouses. Tickets are
$35 for adults and $25 for children under 12. Call Granite State Whale Watch
at (603) 964-5545 for reservations
October 4,
2008...Pomham Rocks 2nd Annual Fall Lighthouse Cruise!
The Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse, a chapter of the
American Lighthouse Foundation will be sponsoring their 2nd annual fall
lighthouse cruise of Narragansett Bay aboard the Harbor Queen.
Details & ticket information coming soon!
More ALF & Chapter Events are being
planned for 2008...
Information will be posted as soon as it is available
so be sure to Check Back Often!
