Marla Rogers spent her childhood as a lightkeeper’s daughter. When Marla was seven years old, her father – Archford “Ted” Vernon Haskins, was appointed keeper of Owls Head Light Station. Keeper Haskins and his family served at Owls Head Light from 1947 to 1953. Marla (1940-2014), who later in life volunteered at Owls Head Lighthouse […]
Owls Head Lighthouse Poem by Marla Rogers
Marla Rogers was inspired to write this poem from firsthand memories of her family residing at Owls Head Light Station from 1947 to 1953. During this time, Marla’s father, Archford V. Haskins, was keeper of the lighthouse. We landed at the lighthouse In the middle of the night. No stars or moon was shining, Only […]
Memories & Songs of Owls Head Light at Owls Head Community Center
Whether you have ever imagined what it would be like to grow up at a lighthouse or have been inspired by the allure and romance of our coastal sentinels, you will not want to miss the program “Memories & Songs of Owls Head Light” on Saturday, June 29th, 7:00 pm at the Owls Head Community […]
Owls Head Light Echoes with the Footsteps of Visitors Once Again
During recent weeks there has been a flurry of activity at the lights of the American Lighthouse Foundation in preparation for the 2011 summer season. From spring clean-ups to maintenance projects, ALF volunteers are working hard to make sure the organization’s lighthouses are put back in ship-shape after another harsh winter – but not all […]
