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July 23, 2005 Workday at Ft Washington Light

Chapter volunteers returned to Ft Washington, under the watchful eyes of the Army National Guard, to renew their attack on wood rot and mold. The weather was great, the National Park provided a lift and the volunteers were able to get a portion of the much needed repairs done before calling it a day.

The volunteers drew attention from park visitors with all the activity.

Sound like fun? The Chapter's next workday at Ft Washington is scheduled for October 8, 2005. To learn more about the Chapter's Volunteer Program, visit the Volunteer page on this site. If you would like to be more involved and have not yet done so, fill out the 2005 Volunteer Form.

If you are ever in doubt about a date for a Chapter event, check out the calendar on the web site.

Photos courtesy of Anne Puppa.

Fort Washington Light:
Ranger Barbara unlocks the lighthouse under the watchful eye of the National Guard.
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For A Larger View.		 Park Ranger Barbara unlocks the lighthouse door under the watchful eye of the National Guard.
Lift to the top of the light.
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For A Larger View.		 Anne and Sandra inspect what needs to be done at the top of the light with assistance from Park Ranger, and lift operator, Tom.
Work progresses on all sides.
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For A Larger View.		 Volunteers work on all sides of the light replacing rotten siding, scraping and painting, and stablizing the steps.
Finishing up the last of the paint.
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For A Larger View.		 Volunteers finish the last of the painting for the day. What a day and some paint makes!
Last job of the day.
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For A Larger View.		 Volunteers complete the last job of the day, finishing the steps into the light.
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