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.
Maine’s “Open Lighthouse Day” Welcomes the Public with Free Admission on September 9, 2017
Augusta, ME (August 2017) – Maine’s iconic coastal sentinels take center stage during Maine’s 9th Annual Open Lighthouse Day to be held this year on Saturday, September 9th. Twenty-five lighthouses will be open to the public throughout the state offering free entry for visitors on this one day. This popular family-friendly event, sponsored by the […]
Author of Lighthouse Dog to the Rescue to appear at Owls Head Light on September 10
Maine children’s author Angeli Perrow will be signing copies of her popular book, Lighthouse Dog to the Rescue, on Saturday, September 10 from 1 to 4 pm in the keeper’s house at Owls Head Light. In the 191 year history of Owls Head Light Station, “Spot” the dog may very well be the light station’s […]
Lighthouse Sunset Cruise on Penobscot Bay
The American Lighthouse Foundation and its local chapter – Friends of Rockland Harbor Lights, invite the public to join them Friday, June 24, 2016 for a lighthouse sunset cruise on Penobscot Bay, which will feature seven Midcoast guiding lights as the evening’s “star” attractions. This fun-filled experience is a great opportunity for participants to enjoy […]
Owls Head Lantern to be Repainted
In an effort to keep Owls Head Lighthouse looking its best, the Friends of Rockland Harbor Lights, a chapter of the American Lighthouse Foundation, will be repainting the tower’s black lantern, iron railing and granite exterior gallery in 2015. The exterior’s white brickwork was repainted last year, and with the completion of the lantern project […]
Gary Pros – A “Keeper” whose amazing story will shine on well into the future of lighthouse preservation
With the Christmas season upon us – and the wonderful benevolence that the holiday inspires in the air, it is a perfect time to share with you a truly amazing story of giving by an individual who made an uncommon commitment to helping lighthouses and the mission of the American Lighthouse Foundation. As many of […]
Author of Lighthouse Dog to the Rescue to appear at Owls Head Light on September 13
Maine children’s author Angeli Perrow will be signing copies of her popular book, Lighthouse Dog to the Rescue, on Saturday, September 13 from 1 to 4 pm in the keeper’s house at Owls Head Light. In the 189 year history of Owls Head Light Station, “Spot” the dog may very well be the most beloved […]
Maine’s Popular “Open Lighthouse Day” Salutes the State’s Maritime Heritage on September 13, 2014
Augusta, ME (September 7, 2014) – The State of Maine’s sixth annual Open Lighthouse Day will take place on Saturday, September 13 with lighthouses open throughout the state and free entry available to visitors on this one day. The popular event, sponsored by the United States Coast Guard, the Maine Office of Tourism and the […]
Lighthouse Sunset Cruise to Benefit Rockland Breakwater & Owls Head Lights
The Friends of Rockland Harbor Lights and the American Lighthouse Foundation invite the public to join them Friday, June 27, 2014 for a lighthouse sunset cruise along the coastal waters from Port Clyde to Monhegan Island, featuring six Midcoast guiding lights as the evening’s “star” attractions. This fun-filled experience is a great opportunity for participants […]
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 […]
Maine Celebrates its Maritime Heritage with Open Lighthouse Day
Maine Office of Tourism, Augusta, ME (September 10, 2013) – The State of Maine’s fifth annual Open Lighthouse Day will take place on Saturday, September 14th with lighthouses open throughout the state and free entry available to visitors on this one day. The popular event is coordinated by the U.S. Coast Guard in partnership with […]
Join Us for a Lighthouse Sunset Cruise on West Penobscot Bay
The American Lighthouse Foundation and its chapter, Friends of Rockland Harbor Lights, invite the public to join them Friday, September 13, 2013 for a lighthouse sunset cruise featuring five Midcoast guiding lights. The cruise is a wonderful opportunity for participants to enjoy close-up views of the following lighthouses: Indian Island at the entrance to Rockport […]
