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The Passports for this program are available from the US Lighthouse Society at 244 Kearny Ave. 5th Floor, San Francisco, Ca 94108. There is a $7.50 charge for the passport and two sheets of membership stickers (to place in Lighthouse guest books). Once the Passport is filled in with different Lighthouse stamps, you send the passport back and you will receive an embroidered patch the says “I’ve Seen the Light!” They also return your passport. PARTICIPATING LIGHTHOUSES
This is the current list (September, 2005) of lighthouses that are participating in our "Passport" program. Some of the lighthouses listed have not confirmed their times, admission charges, or telephone number. These lighthouses have questions marks in their listing. As these lighthouses confirm their information, or as new lighthouses join the program, an update will be issued in the Bulletin. It is always advisable to contact the lighthouse prior to visiting to confirm hours and admission fees. Any admission charge stated is in addition to the $1.00 donation to be given to receive your stamp.
Alcatraz Island Lighthouse: The hours of operation vary with the season - departures via Blue & Gold Fleet (Pier 41, Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco) are available throughout the day beginning at 9:30am. Evening tours and combined Angel Island - Alcatraz Island tours are also available. Alcatraz is open every day except Christmas and New Year day. Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Fort Mason – Building 201, San Francisco, CA 94123-0022, (415) 561-4700, www.nps.gov/alca
Battery Point (Crescent City): Open April thru September, Wednesday thru Sunday between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Fees: $2.00 Adults; $0.50 children 12 and under. The "Passport" stamp will be located at the Gift Shop. For further information, contact Battery Point Lighthouse; PO Box 535; Crescent City, CA 95531 or phone (707) 464-3089.
Cape Mendocino Lighthouse (relocated to Shelter Cove): The lighthouse (as of 2004) is open daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Note: The King Range National Conservation Area is known as "The Lost Coast" for good reason. The country is very rugged and isolated. Set aside about an hour for the drive on Briceland Road and Shelter Cove Road. Cape Mendocino Lighthouse Preservation Society, PO Box 454,Shelter Cove, CA 95589, (707) 986-7800, members.aol.com/fairyfellr/mendo.html
Crescent City: See Battery Point.
East Brother Light Station: Day use visitors have access to the lighthouse only during the tour available on Saturday, during the summer months and depending on other scheduled events. For groups of 1 to 18 persons, the rate is $15 per person. Day use visitors are picked up at the Galley Cafe at approximately 11:15 am and returned to the Harbor at approximately 3:30 PM. No food or beverage service is available on the island for day use activities. The "Passport" stamp is located in the gift shop. For further information, contact 117 Park Place, Point Richmond, CA 94801, (510) 233-2385, www.ebls.org.
Fort Point: Open Wednesday thru Sunday Between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Fees:none . The “Passport” stamp will be located in the book store. For further information, contact Golden Gate National Recreation Area, PO Box 29333, Presidio of San Francisco, CA 94129-0333, (415)556-1693; www.nps.gov/fopo.
Humboldt Bay Maritime Museum: Humboldt Bay Maritime Museum; 423 1st. Street; Eureka CA USA 95501 or phone (707) 444-9440.
Los Angeles Maritime Museum: Los Angeles Maritime Museum; Berth 84; Foot of 6th Street; San Pedro, CA 90731 or phone (310) 548-7618; www.lamaritimemuseum.org/.
Maritime Museum of Monterey: Daily except Wednesdays, 10am-5pm. Fees: $5.00 adults, $4.00 seniors, $3.00 ages 13-18, $2.00 ages 6-12 and free to children 5 and under. The "Passport" stamp will be located at the information booth in the lobby. For further information, contact Maritime Museum of Monterey; 5 Custom House Plaza; Monterey, CA 93940 or phone (408) 373-2469; www.montereyhistory.org/maritime_museum.htm.
Mile Rock Lighthouse: The location of the passport stamp for Mile Rocks Lighthouse, which, is offshore, is in the visitor center. For more information, Point Lobos Ave. and the Great Hwy., San Francisco, CA 94121, (415) 556-8642, www.rudyalicelighthouse.net/CalLts/MileRock/MileRock.htm.
Oakland Harbor Lighthouse: The restaurant's dining room and upstairs pub are open daily. For more information, contact Quinn’s Lighthouse Restaurant & Pub, 51 Embarcadero Cove,Oakland, CA 94606, (510) 536-2050, www.quinnslighthouse.com.
Old Point Loma: Open daily between 9:00 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Open until 6:15 p.m. during the summer, July 4 through Labor Day. Fees: No admission for the lighthouse. The park charges a fee of $5.00 per vehicle or $3.00 per individual if entry is by walking, bicycling, or commercial transportation. The "Passport" stamp will be located at the visitor center information desk. For further information, contact Chief of Interpretation; Cabrillo National Monument; 1800 Cabrillo Memorial Dr; San Diego CA 92106-3601 or phone (619) 557-5450; www.nps.gov/cabr/lighthouse.html.
Pigeon Point: The lighthouse is currently closed to the public, but the grounds remain open. Open Sundays between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.. Fees: No admission charge. The "Passport" stamp will be located in the gift shop in the old oil bunker. For further information, contact Pigeon Point Lighthouse; 210 Pigeon Point Road; Pescadero, CA 94060 or phone (650) 879-2120; www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=533.
Point Arena: Open daily April - September between 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; October - March between 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Fees: Adults $5.00, children under 12 $1.00. The "Passport" stamp will be located at the museum counter. For further information, contact Point Arena Lighthouse Keepers, Inc; PO Box 11; Point Arena, CA 95468 or phone (707) 882-2777; www.mcn.org/1/palight/.
Point Bonita: Open Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays between 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Fees: No admission. The "Passport" stamp will be located at the lighthouse 'information' desk. For further information, contact the Visitor Center; National Park Service; Building 948 Fort Barry; Sausalito CA 94965 or phone (415) 331-1540; www.nps.gov/goga/mahe/pobo/.
Point Cabrillo: Lighthouse & Gift Shop open 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. March through October: Every Day; October 1 through November 23: Friday-Monday; November 24 through February 28: Saturday & Sunday. The Lightkeeper’s Home and Interpretive Center open 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Friday through Sunday, March through October. Fees: $15 per person. For further information, contact Point Cabrillo Lightkeepers Association (PCLK), P. O. Box 641 Mendocino, CA 95460 or phone (707) 937-6120; www.pointcabrillo.org/.
Point Fermin: Open Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. with the last tour beginning at 3:30 p.m. Fees: No admission posted. The "Passport" stamp will be located in? For further information, contact S. Gaffey St at 807 Paseo Del Mar; San Pedro, CA 90731 or phone (310) 241-0684.
Point Montara: Open daily between 8:00am to sunset. Fees: No admission charge. The "Passport" stamp will be located in the hostel office. There is no access to the lighthouse property. For further information, contact Point Montara Lighthouse Hostel; PO Box 737; Montara, CA 94037 or phone (415) 728-7177 (between 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.); www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=534.
Point Pinos: Open Thursday through Monday between 1 and 4 p.m.. Extended summer hours 11:30 - 5:00 p.m., every day. Fees: $2.00 adults and $1.00 youths. The "Passport" stamp will be located with a docent. For further information, a recorded announcement is available on (408) 648-3119 or contact Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History; 165 Forest Avenue; Pacific Grove, CA 93950-2612 or phone (831) 648-5716; www.pgmuseum.org/.
Point Reyes: Open Thursday thru Monday between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Fees: None. The "Passport" stamp will be located at the visitor center. For further information, contact Point Reyes Lighthouse; Point Reyes National Seashore; Point Reyes, CA 94956 or phone (415) 464-5100; www.nps.gov/pore/history_maritime.htm.
Point Sur: Tours on Saturdays at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Sundays at 10 a.m.; Wednesdays 10 a.m. AND 2:00 p.m. (April to September only); Thursdays 10 a.m. (July and August only). Tour space limited so please arrive early. In case of questionable weather, call (408) 625-4419. Fees: $8.00 adults, $4.00 ages 6-17, ages 5 and under free. The "Passport" stamp will be located at the visitor's center/gift shop. For further information, contact Volunteer Chair; Pt Sur Lightstation; PO Box 223014; Carmel, CA 93922 or phone (831) 625-4419; www.pointsur.org/.
Point Vicente: the tower and a small museum are open the second Saturday of month between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.. Children under 7 are not allowed in the tower. Fees: No admission charge. The "Passport" stamp will be located at the lighthouse entrance For further information, contact Jeannette Bower; 501 8th Street; Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 or phone (310) 541-0334; www.palosverdes.com/pvlight/.
Quinn's Lighthouse Restaurant: Open daily, check hours. Fees: No admission charged. The "Passport" stamp is located inside restaurant. For further information, contact Quinn's Lighthouse Restaurant; 1951 Embarcadero Cove; Oakland, CA 94606 or phone (510) 536-2050; www.quinnslighthouse.com/.
Santa Cruz (faux): Open Wednesday through Monday between 12 noon and 4 p.m.. Fees: None. The "Passport" stamp will be located at the desk. For further information, contact Santa Cruz Lighthouse; 1305 E Cliff Drive; Santa Cruz, CA 95062 or phone (408) 425-7278; www.ci.santa-cruz.ca.us/pr/parksrec/parks/light.html.
St George Reef: SGRLPS offers helicopter flights and tours of the lighthouse to the public. The tours are scheduled, weather permitting, October through June of each year. Departing from the Crescent City Airport in a helicopter, passengers enjoy a flight to the lighthouse, landing on a section of the caisson roof, near the base of the tower. From there they are greeted and taken for a one hour tour. Flights are $170.00 per person, cash or check only. The "Passport" stamp is located in the cooking area of the light.For further information, contact SGRLPS-Tours, PO Box 577, Crescent City, CA 95531; (707) 464-8299; www.stgeorgereeflighthouse.us/.
Table Bluff Tower: Relocated to Eureka’s Woodley Island Marina. The Fresnel lens has been retrieved from the Old Point Loma Lighthouse and is now on display at the Humboldt Bay Maritime Museum in Eureka. Fees: No admission posted. The "Passport" stamp is located in the gift shop. For further information, contact Woodley Island Marina; 601 Startare Drive; P.O. Box 1030; Eureka, CA 95502-1030 or phone (707) 443-0801; www.humboldtbay.org/marina/woodley.html.
Treasure Island Museum: Closed in 1997. For further information, contact Treasure Island Museum; 410 Palm Avenue; Treasure Island; San Francisco, CA 94130-0413 or phone (415) 395-5067; www.treasureislandmuseum.org/.
Trinidad Head (faux): Open second Sunday in June by Coast Guard. Fees: none. Passport stamp available at the Trinidad Museum, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, noon to 3:00 p.m., May through August, or at the Trinidad Bay Bed & Breakfast, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily, February through November. For further information phone (707) 677-0840; www.trinidadcalif.com/visitor/lighthouses.html.
Trinidad Memorial Light: Open 24 hours daily. Fees: none. Passport stamp available at the Trinidad Museum, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, noon to 3:00 p.m., May through August, or at the Trinidad Bay Bed & Breakfast, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily, February through November. For further information phone (707) 677-0840; www.trinidadcalif.com/visitor/lighthouses.html.
Black Rock Harbor Lighthouse (Fayerweather Island Light): View only. The lighthouse grounds are accessible by parking at the end of Barnum Boulevard at Seaside Park in Bridgeport. The tower itself is not open to the public. Does not participate in Passport program. For further information, contact Friends of Seaside Park; Bridgeport, CT 06475 or phone (203) 576-7233.
Faulkner Island: View only. There is an annual open house in September for those who can reach the island with their own boats. Does not participate in Passport program. For further information, contact Faulkner's Light Brigade; P.O. Box 199; Guilford, CT 06437 or phone (203) 453-8400; www.lighthouse.cc/FLB/.
Fayerweather: See Black Rock Harbor Light.
Five Mile Point Lighthouse: View only. The Lighthouse Point Park rangers occasionally offer tours of the lighthouse by reservation only. Does not participate in Passport program. For further information, contact Lighthouse Point Park; 2 Lighthouse Point Road; New Haven, CT 06512 or phone (203) 946-8019; www.cityofnewhaven.com/parks/parks/lighthousepoint.htm.
Great Captain Island Lighthouse: View only. The ferry to the island is open to Greenwich residents only. The lighthouse is not open to the public and is best seen by boat. Does not participate in Passport program. For further information, contact the Town of Grennwich, CT 06830 www.greenwichct.org/Home/default.asp.
Lynde Point Lighthouse: View only. The lighthouse is not open to the public. It is best seen by boat. Does not participate in Passport program. For further information, contact USCG Group Long Island Sound; 120 Woodward Ave; New Haven, CT 06512 or phone (203) 468-4410.
New London Harbor Lighthouse (Pequot Light): View only. The keeper's house is privately owned and the station is not open to the public. The best views are from the water. Does not participate in Passport program. For further information, contact New London Maritime Society; 150 Bank Street; New London, CT 06320 or phone (860) 447-2501; www.newlondonmaritimesociety.org/.
New London Ledge: Open June 14 - September 24, 2005 Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays Only during September. Fees: $19.00 adults, $16.00 Children under 12, no children under 6 allowed. For further information, contact Project Oceanology; 1084 Shennecossett Rd.; Avery Point; Groton, CT 06340; or phone (800) 364-8472; http://www.oceanology.org/07LiteHs.HTML. OR New London Ledge Lighthouse Foundation P.O. Box 855 New London, Connecticut 06320
Saybrook Breakwater Lighthouse: View only. The lighthouse is not open to the public and is best viewed by boat. Does not participate in Passport program.
Sheffield Island: Open weekends and holidays May 28 through June 26 and daily June 27 through Labor Day. Site accessible by ferry or private boat only. Fees: $16 Adults, $12 Children age 4-12, $5 Children 3 and under. There is a $2 discount on Mondays and Tuesdays for senior citizens. . The "Passport" stamp will be located at the souvenir display inside the lighthouse. Contact Sheffield Island for a copy of the ferry schedule, or contact Norwalk Seaport Association; 132 Water Street; South Norwalk, CT 06854 or phone (203) 838-9444; www.seaport.org/sheffield_island.htm.
Stonington: Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily in July and August. Closed Mondays the other months. Fees: $3.00 adults, $1.00 children 6-12. The "Passport" stamp will be located ??. For further information, contact Stonington Historical Society; 7 Water St.; Stonington, CT 06378 or phone (860) 535-1440; www.stoningtonhistory.org/light.htm.
Stratford Point Lighthouse: View only. The station is home to a Coast Guard family and is not open to the public. Best views are by boat. Does not participate in Passport program. For further information, contact USCG Group Long Island Sound; 130 Westward Ave; New Haven, CT 06512 or phone (203) 468-4410.
Fenwick Island Light: Open most days, weather permitting. Visitors are allowed in the base to view a mini-museum. Climbing the Lighthouse is prohibited. Fees: Admission is free; donations are always welcomed and appreciated. Does not participate in Passport program. For further information, contact Fenwick Island Friends of the Lighthouse; P.O. Box 6; Selbywille, DE 19944 or phone (302) 539-4115.
Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse: View only. Lighthouse tours have been suspended at this time. The "Passport" stamp is held by Delaware River & Bay Foundation. For further information, contact Delaware River & Bay Foundation; P.O. Box 708; Lewes, DE 19958 or phone (302) 644-7046; http://www.delawarebaylights.org.
Indian River Lifesaving Station: Delaware Seashore State Park; 39345 Inlet Road;
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 or phone (302) 227-2800; www.destateparks.com/irlss/index.asp.
Lightship Overfalls (LV 118): See Overfalls Maritime Museum.
Overfalls Maritime Museum: Open May 28 through October 10, 2005 Fridays 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., and Sunday 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. (also in July/Aug) Thursday 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. (and on Holiday Mondays) 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. (Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Columbus Day) but NOT open Fridays in September and October. Fees: $2.00 Adults, $1.00 for children under 12. For further information, contact Overfalls Maritime Museum Foundation P. O. Box 413, Lewes, DE 19958 or phone (302) 644-8050; www.overfalls.org/index.htm.
Amelia Island: For further information, contact 233 S. 3rd Street; Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 or phone (904) 261-7378.
Anclote Key Lighthouse: First free guided tours of the lighthouse were given October 15, 2005 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Does not participate in Passport program. For further information, contact Anclote Key State Preserve; c/o Gulf Islands GEOpark; #1 Causeway Blvd.;
Dunedin, FL 34698 or phone (813) 469-5918; www.webcoast.com/parks/anclote.html.
Boca Grande: Open Wednesday through Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. June through October 5 days a week; Monday through Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. November through May 7 days a week. It is closed on the following major holidays: New Years Day, Martin Luther King's Birthday, Easter, Memorial Day, Indepedence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas. There is a $2.00 honor fee per vehicle to enter Gasparilla Island State Park. Lighthouse honor admission is $2.00 per person; under 12 free. The "Passport" stamp is located in the Museum Gift Shop. The lighthouse is accessible to people with disabilities. For further information, phone (941) 964-0060; www.barrierislandparkssociety.org/lighthouse.html.
Cape Florida: Open daily 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Thursday through Monday. Fees: $5.00 per vehicle, including up to 8 visitors; Single-occupant vehicle = $3.00; $1.00 each per bicycle/individual walk-in. The "Passport" stamp will be located at the admission area to the park. For further information, contact Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park; 1200 S. Crandon Blvd.; Key Biscayne, Florida 33149 or phone: 305-361-5811; www.floridastateparks.org/capeflorida/default.cfm.
Cape St. George Lighthouse: View only. Lighthouse collapses into the Gulf of Mexico October 20, 2005. Does not participate in the Passport program. For further information, contact Cape St. George Lighthouse Association; P.O. Box 915; Apalachicola, FL 32329 www.stgeorgelight.org/newsletter.asp
Cedar Keys: The decommissioned lighthouse on Seahorse Key is used as a center for marine research and environmental education by the University of Florida. For further information, contact Cedar Keys NWR c/o Lower Suwannee NWR; 16450 NW 31st Place; Chiefland, FL 32626-4874 or phone (352) 493-0238; www.zoo.ufl.edu/shkml/.
Crooked River Lighthouse: Grounds open. Does not participate in the Passport program. For further information, contact The Carrabelle Lighthouse Association; P.O. Box 373; Carrabelle, Florida 32322. www.gulfpirate.com/crooked_river_lighthouse.htm
Garden Key Light Station: Open during daylight hours; closed at dark. Fees: $5.00 - 17 and older. The "Passport" stamp will be located at the gift shop. For further information, contact Fort Jefferson National Monument; Dry Tortugas National Park; P.O. Box 6208; Key West, FL 33041 or phone (305) 242-7700; www.nps.gov/drto/.
Loggerhead Key Light Station: Open year round during daylight hours. For further information, contact Dry Tortugas National Park; P.O. Box 6208; Key West, FL 33041 or phone (305) 242-7700; www.nps.gov/drto/.
Jupiter Inlet: Open Saturday through Wednesday between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. with the last tour leaving the Visitor Center at 3:15 p.m; closed Thursdays and Fridays. Sunset tours are the last Wednesday of each month. A height requirement of 4' has been instituted for safe climbing. Fees: $6.00. The "Passport" stamp will be located at the registration counter. For further information, contact Florida History Center and Museum; 805 N U S Highway One; Jupiter, FL 33477 or phone (407) 747-6639; www.lrhs.org/JIL.htm.
Key West Light: Open daily, except Christmas, between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.. Fees: $8.00 adults, $6.00 Seniors, $4.00 Students and children under 6 free. The "Passport" stamp will be located at the admission area in the gift shop. For further information, contact The Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum, 938 Whitehead Street, Key West, Florida 33040 or phone (305) 295-6616, ext. 16; www.kwahs.com/lighthouse.htm.
Pensacola Lighthouse: Open Sundays from noon to 4:00 p.m.. Visitors without military stickers on vehicles must go to the back gate at Blue Angel Parkway. For further information, contact the Coast Guard Auxiliary; www.uscgaux.org/~0810107/lighthouse.html.
Ponce DeLeon Inlet: Open daily from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. (last admission 5:00 p.m.), Labor Day until Memorial Day. After Memorial Day, the Light Station will be open from 10:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. (last admission 8 p.m.). Fees: $5.00 Adults, $1.50 for children 11 and under. The "Passport" stamp will be located at the admission desk. For further information, contact Ponce DeLeon Inlet Lighthouse Preservation Association, Inc; 4931 South Peninsula Drive; Ponce Inlet, FL 32127 or phone (386) 761-1821; www.ponceinlet.org/.
Sanibel Island Lighthouse (Point Ybel Light): View only. Grounds open to public. Does not participate in Passport program. For further information, contact City of Sanibel; P.O. Drawer Q; Sanibel, Fl 33957.
St. Augustine: Open daily 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.. Fees: $7.50 Adults; $6.50 Seniors; $5.00 children 5-11. The "Passport" stamp will be at the main desk in the museum store. For further information, contact St. Augustine Lighthouse and Museum; 81 Lighthouse Ave; St. Augustine, FL 32084 or phone (904) 829-0745; www.staugustinelighthouse.com/.
St. Johns River Lighthouse: View only. Lighthouse located within Mayport Naval Station. Does not participate in Passport program. For further information, contact the Public Affairs Office; Mayport Naval Station; P.O. Box 280032, Mayport, FL 32228 or phone (904) 241-6289.
St. Marks: Open year round during daylight hours (dawn to dusk). Fees: $4.00/car. For further information, contact St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge; P.O. Box 68, St. Marks, FL 32355 or phone (850) 925-6121; www.fws.gov/saintmarks/.
Cockspur Island Light: View only. Does not participate in Passport program. For further information, contact Fort Pulaski National MOnument; P.O. Box 30757; Savannah, GA 31401 or phone (912) 786-5787.
Sapelo Island: Open Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (lighthouse and island); from June through Labor Day, an additional tour is offered Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (lighthouse and island); extended tour offered the last Tuesday of the month, March through October, 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (lighthouse, mansion and island). Fees: $10.00. The "Passport" stamp will be located in the park office on the mainland. For further information, contact Sapelo Island Visitor Center; Route 1, Box 1500; Darien, GA 31305 or phone (912) 437-3224; www.sapelonerr.org/visitor_center.html.
St. Simons: Open Monday through Saturday between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and Sundays between 1:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.. Lighthouse closes at 4:45 p.m. every day. Last climb to the top is at 4:30 p.m. Fees: $5.00 Adults; $2.50 children 6-11; under 6 free. The "Passport" stamp will be located at the Museum Store admission desk. For further information, contact Coastal Georgia Historical Society; Museum of Coastal History; 101 - 12th Street; PO Box 21136; St. Simons Island, GA 31522 or phone (912) 638-4666; www.saintsimonslighthouse.org/.
Tybee Island: Open daily 10:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. (closed Tuesdays). Fees: $6.00 adults, $5.00 Seniors & Military, $5.00 children 6 - 17 and free children 5 and under. Ask a volunteer for the "Passport" stamp. For further information, contact Tybee Island Light Station; PO Box 366; Tybee Island, GA 31328 or phone (912) 786-5801; www.tybeelighthouse.org/.
Diamond Head: View only. The lighthouse grounds are not open to the public. Does not participate in Passport program. For further information, contact 3399 Diamond Head Road; Honolulu, HI 96815 or phone (808) 541-2052.
Kilauea Point: View only. Located within Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge. Does not participate in the Passport program. For further information, contact the Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge; P.O. Box 87; Kilauea, Kauai, HI 96754 or phone (808) 828-1413.
Grosse Point: Open weekends June through September between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. except holiday weekends. Fees: $5.00 adults, $3.00 children aged 8 to 12. No children under five allowed. The "Passport" stamp will be located in the keeper's quarters. For further information, contact Grosse Point Lighthouse; 2601 Sheridan Road; Evanston, IL 60201 or phone (708) 328-6961.
Heisman Lighthouse Museum: Old Lighthouse Museum; Heisman Harbor Road; Washington Park, P.O. Box 512; Michigan City, IN 46360 or phone (219) 872-6133.
Michigan City Lighthouse: The Old Lighthouse Museum is open from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., every day except Monday. Does not participate in the Passport program.
For further information, contact The Old Lighthouse Museum; Michigan City Historical Society, Inc.; P.O. Box 512; Michigan City, IN 46361 or phone (219) 872-6133; www.michigancity.com/MCHistorical/.
Bass Harbor Lighthouse: View only. The grounds are open all year, 9 a.m. to sunset, to the public; the lighthouse is usually not. Does not participate in the Passport program. For further information, contact The Tremont Historical Society at (207) 244-9753; www.tremont.lib.il.us/community/tremont-historical-society.html.
Burnt Island Lighthouse: Check for dates and times. Ferry ride to island. Fees: $20 per person. The "Passport" stamp is located in the gift shop. For further information, contact Department of Marine Resources at (207) 633-9559 or Balmy Day Cruise at (207) 633-2284. www.state.me.us/dmr/education/lighthousetour.htm
Cape Elizabeth Lighthouse: View only. Lighthouse is not open to the public. Does not participate in the Passport program. For further information, contact Two Lights State Park; 66 Two Lights Road; Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107 or phone (207) 799-5871; www.state.me.us/cgi-bin/doc/parks/find_one_name.pl?park_id=28.
Cape Neddick (Nubble): The lighthouse and grounds are not open to the public. Parking is free. The "Passport" stamp will be located at the gift shop. For further information, contact York Parks and Recreation; 186 York Street; York, ME 03909 or phone (207) 363-1040; parksandrec.yorkmaine.org/nubblehome.html.
Dice Head Lighthouse: View only. There is limited parking near the lighthouse and the grounds are open during the day. The lighthouse is not open to the public. Visitors should respect the privacy of the residents of the house. Does not participate in the Passport program. For further information, contact Town of Castine; P.O. Box 204; Castine, Maine 04421 or phone (207) 326-4502.
Fort Point Lighthouse: View only. The lighthouse is not open except by prior arrangement. Free parking near the lighthouse. Does not participate in Passport program. For further information, contact Fort Point State Historic Site; c/o Bureau of Parks and Lands; 106 Hogan Road; Bangor, ME 04401 or phone (207) 941-4014; www.state.me.us/cgi-bin/doc/parks/find_one_name.pl?park_id=33.
Grindle Point Lighthouse: View only. The lighthouse is close to the ferry landing (Islesboro). There is a museum in the keeper's house. Does not participate in the Passport program. For further information, contact Islesboro Town Office; Islesboro, ME 04848 or phone (207) 734-2253.
Isle Au Haut (Point Robinson Lighthouse): Open June 1st through September 15th. Fees: No admission fee. The "Passport" stamp will be located in the office. For further information, contact Jeffrey and Judith Burke; PO Box 26; Lighthouse Point; Isle Au Haut, ME 04645 or phone (207) 460-0257; www.keepershouse.com/. Anyone visiting should check the mailboat schedule carefully, as this is the only transportation to and from the island.
Kittery Historical and Naval Museum: Open June through Columbus Day, Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and by appointment. Fees: Adults $3.00; children $1.50; Families $6.00. The "Passport" stamp will be located at the front desk. For further information, contact Kittery Historical and Naval Museum, PO Box 453 Rogers Road; Kittery, ME 03904 or phone (207) 439-3080; www.mainemuseums.org/htm/museumdetail.php3?orgID=260.
Marshall Point Lighthouse Museum: See Marshall Point.
Marshall Point: Museum open Saturdays and Sundays in May and October between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Open Tuesday through Saturday from June to September between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Fees: No admission charge. The "Passport" stamp will be located at the museum shop. For further information, contact Marshall Point Lighthouse Museum; Marshall Point Road; PO Box 247; Port Clyde, ME 04855 or phone (207) 372-6450; www.marshallpoint.org/.
Monhegan Historical and Cultural Museum: Open daily from July 1 through August 31 Between 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.; September 1 through September 30 between 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.. Fees: Suggested donation of $2.00. To obtain a stamp in your "Passport," ask the docent at the door. For further information, contact Monhegan Historical and Cultural Museum; 1 Lighthouse Hill; Monhegan Island, ME 04852 or phone (207) 596-7003; www.monheganmuseum.org/.
Owls Head Lighthouse: View only. The lighthouse and keeper's house are not open to the public. Does not participate in the Passport program. For further information, contact Knox County Lighthouse Park; Owls Head, Maine 04854 or phone (207) 941-4014.
Pemaquid Point: Open daily 1:00 p.m. tp 5:00 p.m. Memorial Day through Columbus Day. Fees: No admission charge, but donations gladly accepted. The "Passport" stamp will be located at the front desk. For further information, contact Friends of Pemaquid Point Lighthouse; P.O. Box 353; Bristol, ME 04539-0353 or phone (207) 563-2739; www.lighthousefoundation.org/alf_lights/pemaquidpoint/pemaquid_info.htm.
Portland Breakwater Light: View only. The lighthouse is not open to the public.
The "Passport" stamp is located in Spring Ledge gift shop. For further information, contact Town of South Portland at (207) 767-7650.
Portland Head: Open weekends April, May, November, and December between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and daily June 1 through October 31 between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.. Fees: Museum admission is $2.00 - adults, and $1.00 - children 6 to 18. The "Passport" stamp will be located in the museum. For further information, contact Museum at Portland Head Light; 1000 Shore Road; Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107 or phone (207) 799-2661; www.portlandheadlight.com/home.html.
Rockland Breakwater Light: Open Houses are scheduled for Saturdays and Sundays from the end of May to the middle of October from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.. The "Passport" stamp will be located in the museum. For further information, contact Friends of the Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse; PO Box 741; Rockland, Maine 04841. www.rocklandlighthouse.com/.
Sequin Island: Open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Call to arrange transportation as this lighthouse is three miles offshore. Fees: No admission charge. The "Passport" stamp will be located on the island. For further information, contact Friends of Sequin Island, Inc.; Box 866; Bath, Maine 04530 or phone (207) 443-1196; www.seguinisland.org/seguin_main1.htm.
Shore Village Museum (now Maine Lighthouse Museum): Open daily Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Sundays 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.. Closed Sundays in winter and early spring. Fees: $5; escorted children under 12 are free. The "Passport" stamp will be located in the office. For further information, contact Maine Lighthouse Museum; 1 Park Drive; P.O. Box F; Rockland, ME 04841 or phone (207) 594-3301; www.mainelighthousemuseum.com/.
Spring Point: Open June through October between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Fees: $2.00 for adults; children and members are free. The "Passport" stamp will be located at the Museum Gift Shop desk. For further information, contact Spring Point Museum; Fort Road; South Portland, ME 04106 or phone (207) 799-6339; www.springpointlight.org/.
West Quoddy: Open daily between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. from Memorial Day Weekend through mid-October. Closing is at 4:00 PM after Labor Day. Fees: free admission. The "Passport" stamp will be located at museum. For further information, contact West Quoddy Head Light Keepers’ Association; P.O.Box #378, Lubec, ME 04652 or phone (207) 733-2180; www.westquoddy.com/.
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum: See Hooper Strait
Concord Point: Open Saturdays and Sundays May to October between 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m., and Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day between 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.. Fees: No admission charge. The "Passport" stamp will be located in the lighthouse. For further information, contact; Friends of Concord Point Lighthouse; PO Box 212; Havre De Grace, MD 21078 or phone (410) 939-1498.
Cove Point: Access will be via shuttle bus from the museum at the following times: June-August 1:30 p.m., Monday through Friday and 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on weekends. On weekends only in May and September 11:00 a.m. and again at 1:30 p.m.. The lighthouse is closed October through May. Entrance into the lighthouse is by scheduled tour only, and is included in the museum's general admission price of $7.00 for adults, $6.00 for seniors, and $2.00 for children 5 - 12. children under 5 are free. For further information, contact Calvert Marine Museum; PO Box 97; Solomons, MD 20688 or phone (410) 362-2042; www.calvertmarinemuseum.com/cove_point.htm.
Drum Point: Open daily between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. except New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Entrance into the lighthouse is by scheduled tour only, and is included in the museum's general admission price of $7.00 for adults, $6.00 for seniors, and $2.00 for children 5 - 12. children under 5 are free. The lighthouse is not handicapped accessible. The "Passport" stamp will be located with a Lighthouse Interpreter. For further information, contact Calvert Marine Museum; PO Box 97; Solomons, MD 20688 or phone (410) 362-2042; www.calvertmarinemuseum.com/drum_point.htm.
Ft. Washington: Open daily 9:00am-5:00pm, April 1 through September 30; 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., October 1 through March 31. Fees: $5.00 car or $3.00 person on foot or bike. The "Passport" stamp will be located at the visitor center. For further information, contact Ft. Washington National Park; 13551 Fort Washington Road; Fort Washington, MD 20744 or phone (301) 763-4600; www.nps.gov/fowa/index.htm.
Hooper Strait: Open March 1 to May 31, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; June 1 to September 30, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; October 1 to November 15, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; November 16 to February 28, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.. Closed Thanksgiving , Christmas and New Year's Days. Fees: Adult daily pass $10.00, Seniors $9.00, children 6 - 17 $5.00, and under 6 free. The "Passport" stamp will be located at the entrance gate. For further information, contact The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, Inc.; Navy Point; P.O. Box 636; St. Michaels, MD 21663 or phone (410) 745-2916; www.cbmm.org/.
Lightship Chesapeake: Open daily Sunday - Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.. Fees: $7.00 Adults, $6.00 Seniors, $4.00 ages six to fourteen and free to children five and under. The "Passport" stamp will be located at the ticket booth. For further information, contact Baltimore Maritime Museum; 802 South Caroline Street; Baltimore, MD 21231 or phone (410) 396-3453; www.baltomaritimemuseum.org/ches/ches.html.
Ocean City Life Saving Station Museum: Open daily. June through September, 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; October and May, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.. Winter, please call for availability. Fees: $3.00 adults, $1.00 children 12 and under. The "Passport" stamp will be located at the admission desk. For further information, contact Ocean City Museum Society; PO Box 603; Ocean City, MD 21842 or phone (410) 289-4991; www.ocmuseum.org/.
Piney Point Lighthouse Museum and Park: Grounds open daily sunrise to sunset. The Museum and Lighthouse Lens Museum Store is open Friday through Monday, 12 noon to 5:00 p.m., May through October. Fees: $3 adults, $1.50 Children 6 - 18, Children 5 and under free. The "Passport" stamp will be located in the gift shop. For futher information, contact Piney Point Lighthouse Museum and Park; C/0 St. Clement’s Island-Potomac River Museum; 38370 Point Breeze Road; Colton’s Point, Maryland 20626 or phone 301-769-2222; www.co.saint-marys.md.us/recreate/museums/ppl.asp.
Point Lookout: Open first weekend in November only. Fees: $5.00. The "Passport" stamp will be located at ranger office. For further information, contact Point Lookout State Park; 11175 Point Lookout Road; Scotland, MD 20687 or phone (301) 872-5688; www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/southern/pointlookout.html.
Sandy Point Light: View only. Not open to the public. Best view from Sandy Point Sate Park. Does not participate in the Passport program. For further information, contact Sandy Point State Park; 1100 E. College Parkway; Annapolis, MD 21401 or phone (410) 974-2149; www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/southern/sandypoint.html.
Seven Foot Knoll: See Lightship Chesapeake for hours and fees. The "Passport" stamp will be located in the lighthouse gift shop. www.baltomaritimemuseum.org/lh/sevenfootknoll.html.
Turkey Point: Open Saturday and Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.. Fees: For further information, contact Turkey Point Light Station Inc.; P.O. Box 412; North East, MD 21901 or phone 410-287-8170; www.caracove.com/tpls/.
Annisquam Light: View only. Short-term parking for visitors at the lighthouse. Keeper's dwelling serves as housing for a Coast Guard family. Does not participate in the Passport program. For further information, contact Norwood Heights, Gloucester, MA 01930 or phone (508) 283-0705.
Bird Island Light: View only. The lighthouse is not open to the public and is best seen by boat. Does not participate in the Passport program. For further information, contact Bird Island Light Preservation Society; 2 Spring Street; Marion, MA 02738 or phone (508) 748-0550; www.by-the-sea.com/birdislandlight/.
Boston Light (Boston Harbor Light): View only. The lighthouse is open by arrangement. There are also limited public tours in season. Does not participate in the Passport program. For further information, contact Little Brewster Island, Point Allerton Coast Guard Base; Hull, MA or phone (617) 925-0165 or Friends Of The Boston Harbor Islands; P.O. Box 690187; Quincy, MA 02269-0187 or phone (781) 740-4290; www.fbhi.org/.
Brant Point: The grounds are open to the public; the lighthouse is within walking distance of the ferry landing. The tower is not open to the public. Fees: None. The "Passport" stamp will be located at the Republic of Nantucket Coast Guard South Shore Command. For further information, PO Box 41; Nantucket, MA 02554-0041 or phone 508/228-1941.
Cape Ann Light Station (Thacher Island): Open during summer months and a small shuttle boat operates from nearby Rockport. Fees: The "Passport" stamp will be located ?? For further information, contact Thacher Island Association; P.O.Box 73; Rockport, MA 01966 or phone (978) 546-7697 or lighthouse keepers (617) 599-2590 (June to September only); www.thacherisland.org/index.html.
Cape Cod (Highland): Open daily from May 7 through late October 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.. Fees: Lighthouse $4 (all ages); Children must be 51" tall to climb tower. The "Passport" stamp will be located at the Highland House (museum located by lighthouse). For further information, contact Truro Historical Society; Highland Road; P.O. Box 486; Truro, MA 02666 or phone (508) 487-3397; trurohistorical.org/.
Chatham: View only. Parking available across the street. The keeper's house serves as the Chatham Coast Guard Station. The old lantern room and lens are now on the grounds of the Chatham Historical Society's Atwood House Museum. Does not participate in the Passport Program. For further information, contact Chatham Coast Guard Station.
Derby Wharf: View only. The lighthouse itself is not open to the public but is viewable from the end of Derby Wharf. Does not participate in the Passport program. For further information, contact
Salem Maritime National Historic Site; 174 Derby St.; Salem, MA 01970 or phone (978) 740-1660; www.nps.gov/sama/.
East Chop: View only. Sunset tours are offered on Sundays from mid-June to mid-September. Tours are available from 1 1/2 hours prior to sunset to 1/2 hour after. Fees: $3.00 Adults. Does not participate in the Passport program. For further information, contact Martha's Vineyard Historical Society; Box 827;
Edgartown, Massachusetts 02539 or phone (508) 627-4441; www.marthasvineyardhistory.org/.
Edgertown Harbor (Edgartown Harbor): View only. Parking should be available on the street, and follow a path to the light. Does not participate in the Passport program/ For further information, contact Martha's Vineyard Historical Society; Box 827; Edgartown, Massachusetts 02539 or phone (508) 627-4441; www.marthasvineyardhistory.org/.
Eastern Point Light:View only. There is a large lighthouse station which serves as housing for the U.S. Coast Guard. Eastern Point light is easily reached from downtown Gloucester by following Eastern Point Avenue to its end. The station is closed to the public, but there is a parking lot nearby and the breakwater next to the lighthouse is open all year. There are "private road" signs posted in the Eastern Point neighborhood, but visitors are permitted to drive to the lighthouse. Does not participate in the Passport program. No contact information available.
Gay Head: View only. Sunset tours are offered on Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays from mid-June to mid-September. Tours are available from 1 1/2 hours prior to sunset to 1/2 hour after. Does not participate in the Passport program. For further information, contact Martha's Vineyard Historical Society; Box 827;
Edgartown, Massachusetts 02539 or phone (508) 645-2211; www.marthasvineyardhistory.org/.
Great Point: Available by appointment for guided exterior tours. Fees: None. The "Passport" stamp will be located at the Republic of Nantucket Coast Guard South Shore Command. For further information, contact Daniel F Kelliher, Jr.; 54 Somerset Road; PO Box 41; Nantucket, MA 02554-0041 or phone 508/228-1941.
Gurnet Point: Plymouth Light is accessible by four-wheel-drive vehicle from Duxbury Beach, but the road to the lighthouse is not open to the general public. There may be occasional open houses Admission is free. The "Passport" stamp will be located in the gift shop. For further information, contact Project Gurnet and Bug Lights, Inc.; P.O. Box 2167; Duxbury, MA 02331-2167; www.buglight.org/.
Hull Lifesaving Museum: Open daily Wednesday through Sunday between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.. Fees: Adults - $5.00, Seniors - $3.00, children eighteen (18) and under free. The "Passport" stamp will be located in the gift shop. For further information, contact Museum Director; Hull Lifesaving Museum; 1117 Nantasket Ave; Hull, MA 02405 or phone (781) 925-5433; www.lifesavingmuseum.org/. The Hull Lifesaving Museum is located in the restored 1889 Pt. Allerton U. S. Life Saving Station at the entrance to Boston Harbor. The Station's first Keeper was renowned lifesaver Joshua James.
Lightship Nantucket I: Open by appointment. The "Passport" stamp will be located ??. For further information, contact Charlestown Navy Yard Visitor Center, Charlestown Navy Yard, Boston, MA 02129; or phone (617) 242-5601; www.nps.gov/bost/Navy_Yard.htm.
Marion's Bird Island Light: See Bird Island Light.
Nauset Beach Lighthouse: Grounds open all year. The lighthouse is open for occasional open houses in summer. Fees: Cape Cod National Seashore collects parking fees until 4:30 p.m. each day during the summer. The "Passport" stamp will be located at the lighthouse. For further information, contact Nauset Light Preservation Society; P.O. Box 941; Eastham, MA 02642 or phone (508) 240-2612; www.nausetlight.org/.
Ned’s Point Lighthouse: Grounds are open daily. The tower is open by the U.S. Coast Guard Flotilla 67 of the First Northern District. Email for current dates and times. Fees: no admission fee. The "Passport" stamp is located in the tower and available only when the lighthouse is open to the public. For further information, contact Bert Theriault at nedspointlight@comcast.net.
Newburyport Rear Range Light: View only. The lighthouse is not open except by special arrangement. Rent the lantern room of this 53-ft. lighthouse for an afternoon or evening. Choose anything off the menus of five local restaurants, with offerings that include fresh seafood. Up to four people can be accommodated, at $350 per couple. The Rear Range tower is easily seen on Water Street between Federal and Tremont streets. Fees: No admission fee posted. The "Passport" stamp will be located ?? For further information, contact The Lighthouse Preservation Society; 4 Middle Street; Newburyport, MA 01950 or phone (800) 727-BEAM.
Nobska Point: Nobska Lighthouse tours are conducted by United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 11-2. Check their website for yearly schedule. The “Passport” stamp will be located in the lighthouse. Fees: None. Children must be at least 45 inches tall to climb. For further information contact Sandy Abt apda@aol.com; Woods Hole Coast Guard Station (508) 457-3219; www.uscgaux.org/~01311/index.html.
Plum Island Light: View only. The grounds are open all year; the lighthouse is open, on occasion, for open houses. Does not participate in the Passport Program. For further information, contact The Friends of Plum Island Light, Inc.; P.O. Box 381; Newburyport, MA 01950.
Plymouth: See Gurnet Light.
Sankaty: The grounds are open to the public but the lighthouse is not. Fees: None. The "Passport" stamp will be located at the Republic of Nantucket Coast Guard South Shore Command. For further information, contact Daniel F Kelliher, Jr.; 54 Somerset Road; PO Box 41; Nantucket, MA 02554-0041 or phone 508/228-1941.
Scituate Lighthouse: The grounds around the lighthouse are open all year. The tower is open only five (5) times during summer months. Check their website for posted dates. Fees: $2.00 per person. The "Passport" stamp is located at the keeper's quarters. For further information, contact Scituate Historical Society; P. O. Box 276; Scituate Massachusetts 02066 or phone (781) 545-1083; www.scituatehistoricalsociety.org/.
Straightsmouth Island: View only. Straightsmouth Island is owned by the Massachusetts Audubon Society as a bird and wildlife sanctuary. The light is easily seen from the tip of Bearskin Neck in downtown Rockport. Does not participate in the Passport program. No contact information available.
Ten Pound Island: View only. The island is easily visible from many locations along Gloucester's waterfront. Boasts housing America's first Coast Guard station. The island is open to private boaters, but there is no landing facility except a small sandy beach. Does not participate in the Passport program. For further information, contact City of Gloucester; 22 Poplar Street; Gloucester, MA 01930 or phone (978) 281-9781.
Three Sisters of Nauset: Three Sisters are easily accessible by car, with a large parking lot close by. Does not participate in the Passport program. For further information, contact The Nauset Light Preservation Society; P.O. Box 941, Eastham, MA 02642 or phone (508) 240-2612; www.nausetlight.org/.
West Chop Light: View only. The light can be easily seen from the road, but the grounds are private property. Does not participate in the Passport program. For further information, contact the U.S. Coast Guard at (508) 645-9954.
Au Sable Light: Guided tours are offered July and August, the grounds are always open, access is limited by snow from November - April. Does not participate in the Passport program. For further information, contact Au Sable Point Lighthouse & Maritime Museum; Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore; Munising, MI 49862 or phone (906) 494-2669 or (906) 387-3700; www.nps.gov/piro/.
Beaver Island (Beaver Head Light Station or South End Light Station): Beaver Island may be reached by ferry from the Beaver Island Boat Company Dock In Charlevoix. Visit their website for current fare and schedule information, or call them toll free at (888) 446-4095. Does not participate in the Passport program. For further information, contact Charlevoix Public Schools; 208 Clinton; Charlevoix, MI 49431 or phone (616) 448-2468; www.beaverisland.org/lighthouse-school/.
Big Bay Point (B&B): Open Wednesday and Sunday at 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p. June through September. The grounds are open daily from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Visitors are required to park at the gate and walk to the lighthouse. Fees: $2.00. The "Passport" stamp will be located at the lighthouse entrance. For further information, contact Big Bay Point Lighthouse; 3 Lighthouse Road; Big Bay, MI 49080 or phone (906) 345-9957; www.bigbaylighthouse.com/.
Big Sable Point: Open daily 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. May 1 through October 30. Transportation to the lighthouse is available only on certain dates; at all other times, the lighthouse can only be reached on foot or bicycle. Visitors must purchase a Michigan State Parks Use Permit to enter the parking areas at the State Park. Fees: $2.00 - Adults to climb the tower; $1.00 - children 12 and over 3'; children under 3' not allowed to climb tower. The "Passport" stamp will be located at the gift shop. For further information, contact Big Sable Point Lighthouse Keepers Association; PO Box 673; Ludington, MI 49431 or phone (231) 845-7343; www.bigsablelighthouse.org/.
Copper Harbor: Open daily, May through mid October. Fees: $14 Adults; $9 Children under 12. For further information, contact Copper Harbor Lighthouse; East US-41; Copper Harbor, MI 49918 or phone (906) 289-4966 or (906) 289-4215; www.copperharborlighthouse.com/.
Eagle Harbor: Open daily from mid-June to early October. Fees: $4.00 per adult; children under 12 free. The "Passport" stamp will be located inside the lighthouse. For further information, contact Keweenaw County Historical Society; 670 Lighthouse Road; Eagle Harbor, MI 49950 or phone (906) 289-4990; www.keweenawhistory.org/eh.html. If no answer, call (906) 296-2561.
Fort Gratiot: Open by appointment only between May 1 and October 1. Fees: No admission charge. The "Passport" stamp will be located with the guide. For further information, contact Robert Hanford; 4119 Gratiot Ave #15; Fort Gratiot, MI 48059 or phone (810) 982-3659; www.phmuseum.org/lighthouse/lighthouse.htm.
Grand Haven: Call for hours. Fees: ? Visitors must purchase a Michigan State Parks Use Permit to enter the parking areas at the State Park. For further information, contact Grand Haven State Park; 1001 Harbor Avenue; Grand Haven MI 49417 or phone (616) 847-1309; www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/ParksandTrailsInfo.aspx?id=449.
Grand Marais Historical Society: Grand Marais Historical Society; P.O. Box 179;
Grand Marais, MI 49839; www.grandmaraismichigan.com/Businesses/Clubs&NPOrgs/historicalsociety/historicalsociety.htm.
Grand Traverse: Open May and Labor Day through October (daily) 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m.. June through Labor Day (daily) 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.. November weekends only 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m.. Fees: $2.00 Adults; $1.00 children; 5 & under free. For further information, contact Grand Traverse Lighthouse Museum; PO Box 43; Northport, MI 49670 or phone (231) 386-7195; www.grandtraverselighthouse.com/.
Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society: See entry for Whitefish Point.
Holland Harbor Light: View only. South Pier Holland State Park. Does not participate in the Passport program. For further information, contact Holland State Park; 2215 Ottawa Beach Road; Holland MI 49424 or phone (616) 399-9390; www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/ParksandTrailsInfo.aspx?id=458.
Holland Municipal Museum: Holland Municipal Museum; 31 10th St.; Holland, MI 49423 or phone (616) 394-1362; www.hollandmuseum.org/.
Lightship Huron (LV526): Huron Lightship Museum is open 7 days, Memorial Day to Labor Day - 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.. September through December, Thursday through Monday; April through May, Thursday through Monday; January through March, closed. Fees: $5 Adults; $3 seniors (55+) & students. Does not participate in the Passport program. For further information, contact Port Huron Museum at (810) 982-0891. www.phmuseum.org/lightship/lightship.htm.
Marquette Maritime Museum (Marquette Harbor Light): Open Monday through Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. May to October. Fees: admission charged but not posted. For further information, contact Marquette Maritime Museum; Box 1096; 300 Lakeshore Boulevard; Marquette, Michigan 49855 or phone (906) 226-2006; mqtmaritimemuseum.com/.
New Presque Isle: Open daily May through October between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.. Fees: No admission charge. The "Passport" stamp will be located in the Gift Shop. For further information, contact Old/New Presque Isle Lighthouse Park and Museum; 4500 East Grand Lake Road; Presque Isle, MI 49777 or phone (989) 595-9917.
Old Presque Isle: See New Presque Isle.
Ontonagon Light: The Ontonagon County Historical Society gives two tours of the Lighthouse every day during the summer. The museum is open during the summer months. Does not participate in the Passport program. For further information, contact the Ontonagon County Historical Society at 233 River Street; Ontonagon, MI 49953 or hone (906) 884-6165; www.ontonagonmuseum.org/.
Peche Island: View only. Location is between Jefferson and Washington Streets on South Water Street. Located along the St Clair River. Does not participate in the Passport program. For further information, contact The Marine City; 303 South Water St.; Marine City, MI 48039 or phone (810) 765-4501; www.marinecitymich.org/LightHouse.htm.
Pointe Aux Barques: Open 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., daily from Memorial weekend
to last weekend in September. Fees: Donations are welcome. The "Passport" stamp will be located in the museum. For further information, contact Pointe Aux Barques Lighthouse Society; 8114 Rubicon Road; Port Hope, MI 48468-9759 or phone (989) 428-5177; www.pointeauxbarqueslighthouse.org/.
Point Iroquois Light Station: The museum and gift shop are open from May 15th through October 15th. Hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., daily. Hours may vary, so call for a current schedule. The tower is also open to the public during those times. The original Fourth Order lens is on display in the Smithsonian. Does not participate in the Passport program. For further information, contact Hiawatha National Forest; 2727 N. Lincoln Road; Escanaba, MI 49829 or phone (906) 786-4062; http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/forests/hiawatha/ or Bay Mills/Brimley Historical Research Society; c/o Mary Jane Bernier; 6101 W. 6 Mile Rd.; Brimley, MI 49715.
Rock Harbor: Open for tour lasts approximately 4 hours, and depart from Rock Harbor at 2:00 p.m. on Thursdays and at 9:00 a.m. on Saturdays throughout the summer season. Keweenaw Excursions offers a lighthouse cruise which passes Rock Harbor on board the KEWEENAW STAR out of Houghton, Michigan. Does not participate in the Passport program. For more information on any of their tours visit their website, or telephone Keweenaw Excursions at (906) 482-0884. For further information, contact Isle Royale National Park; Houghton, MI 49931 or phone (906) 482-0984; www.nps.gov/isro/rockharb.htm.
St. Helena Island Light: Access to the St. Helena Light Station is limited. If you are interested in visiting the island, please contact Great Lakes Lighthouse Keepers Association, and they will provide dates for scheduled visits to the island. Does not participate in the Passport program. For further information, contact Great Lakes Lighthouse Keepers Association; PO Box 219; Mackinaw City, MI 49701 or phone (231) 436-5580; www.gllka.com/.
Sand Hills: Open between and . Fees: ??. The "Passport" stamp will be located ??. For further information, contact Sand Hills Lighthouse Inn; Five Mile Point Road; P.O. Box 414; Ahmeek, MI 49901 or phone (906) 337-1744; www.sandhillslighthouseinn.com/.
Sand Point: Open June 1 through September 1 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and during the month of September from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.. Fees: $1.00. The "Passport" stamp will be located in the oil room (office). For further information, contact Sand Point Lighthouse; Delta County Historical Society; 16 Water Plant Road; Sand Point, Ludington Park; Escanaba, Michigan 49829 or phone (906) 786-3763.
Seul Choix Point: Open daily Memorial Day weekend through mid-October between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.. Fees: No admission charge. A "Passport" stamp will be located in the gift shop and in the State Savings Bank in Gulliver. For further information, contact Gulliver Historical Society; R R 1, Box 79; Gulliver, MI 49840 or phone (906) 283-3344.
South Manitou Island: The visitor center is open daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.. The island and the lighthouse are open May through October. Fees: No admission charge; $5.00 park fee per person. The "Passport" stamp will be located in the Visitor Center on the mainland with a second stamp located at the lighthouse. For further information, contact Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore; 9922 Front Street; Empire, MI 49630 or phone (616) 326-5134; http://www.nps.gov/slbe/pphtml/activities.html. Contact Manitou Island Transit, (616) 256-9061, for ferry schedule.
Sturgeon Point Lighthouse: Grounds open daily. Tower closed to public. Museum is open seven days a week from Memorial Day to mid - September. For further information, contact Sturgeon Point Lighthouse & Maritime Museum; Sturgeon Point Road; Harrisville, MI 48740 or phone (517) 724-5107; theenchantedforest.com/AlconaHistoricalSociety/.
Tawas Point Light: Open Saturday and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m., from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. The lighthouse is also open on Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day. Fess: $2.00 per person to climb plus a Michigan State Parks motor-vehicle permit is required for entry to the park. Does not participate in the Passport program. For further information, contact Tawas Point Lighthouse; Tawas Point State Park;
686 Tawas Beach Road; East Tawas, MI 48730 or phone (989) 362-5041; www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/ParksandTrailsInfo.aspx?id=499.
Whitefish Point: Open from May 1st until October 31st daily from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Off season hours by appointment. Fees: $8.50 Adults, $5.50 Students and Children; Family rate $23.00. The "Passport" stamp will be located at the Whitefish Point Lightkeeper's Quarters. For further information, contact Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum; 18335 N. Whitefish Point Road; Paradise, MI 49768 or phone (888) 492-3747; www.shipwreckmuseum.com/.
White River Light Station: Open Memorial Day weekend noon to 6:00 p.m. Full time beginning June 1 through August 31 Saturday & Sunday 12 noon to 6:00 p.m., Tuesday through Friday 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.. Monday Closed. September 1 through October 31 Saturday & Sunday 12 noon to 5:00 p.m.. Mon Closed. Tuesday through Friday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.. November 1 through May 31 closed. Fees: $2.00 adults, $1.00 10- 18 years and 9 and under are free. The "Passport" stamp will be located in the museum. For further information, contact White River Light Station; 6199 Murray Road; Whitehall, MI 49461 or phone (231) 894-8265; www.whiteriverlightstation.org/.
Split Rock: Open daily mid-May through mid-October between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.. Call for winter hours. Fees: $8 adults, $6 Seniors, $4 children ages 6-17, under 6 free; Minnesota Historical Society Members are admitted free of charge. State Park Vehicle Permit required.The "Passport" stamp will be located in the museum gift shop in the History Center (the History Center is closed during the month of December). For further information, contact Split Rock Lighthouse Historic Site; 3713 Split Rock Lighthouse Rd.; Two Harbors, MN. 55616 or phone (218) 226-6372; www.mnhs.org/places/sites/srl/.
Two Harbors (B&B): Monday - Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. May through October. Please contact the Lake County Historical Society office at (218) 834-4898 for winter tours. Fees: $2.00 Adults, $1.00 for children ages 9-17, children 8 and under are free. The "Passport" stamp will be located at the entrance building at the station. For further information, contact Lighthouse Bed & Breakfast; Two Harbors, Minnesota or phone (888) 832-5606; www.lighthousebb.org/index.html.
Biloxi Lighthouse: Site open; tower closed due to Hurricane Katrina damage to the interior of the lighthouse which will need extensive repair. Group tours available, please call for reservations. Tours are held at 9:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday. Fees: $2 Adults, $1 Seniors and Students. Does not participate in the Passport program. For further information, contact Department of Parks, Recreation and Public Affairs; P.O. Box 775; Biloxi, MS 39533 or phone (228) 435-6305; www.biloxi.ms.us/museums/biloxilighthouse/.
Portsmouth Harbor Light: Open one Sunday each month May through October. Fees: ?? The "Passport" stamp will be located?? For further information, contact Friends of Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse; P.O. Box 8232; Portsmouth, NH 03802-5092 or phone (603) 431-9155; www.portsmouthharborlighthouse.org.
Absecon: Open Monday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Tuesday & Wednesday - closed, Thursday through Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.. July through August 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. Fees: $5.00 Adults, $4.00 Seniors, $2.00 Children (4-12), 3 & under free. The "Passport" stamp is located at the cashier's station in the gift shop. For further information, contact Absecon Lighthouse; 31 South Rhode Island Avenue; Atlantic City, NJ 08401 or phone (609) 449-1360; www.abseconlighthouse.org/.
Barnegat: Open weekends May 7 through Memorial Day; daily Memorial Day through Labor Day; weekends Labor Day through October between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Fees: $1.00 ages 12 and over. The "Passport" stamp will be located at the bottom of the lighthouse. For further information, contact Barnegat Lighthouse State Park; PO Box 167; Barnegat Light, NJ 08006 or phone (609) 494-2016; www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/barnlig.html.
Cape May: Contact the lighthouse for hours, as they change through out the season. Fees: $3.50 adults. One child may climb free with each paying adult - each additional child is $1.00. The "Passport" stamp will be located at the ticket/ad-missions area in the lighthouse base. For further information, contact Mid Atlantic Center for the Arts; 1048 Washington St; Cape May Point, NJ 08212 or phone (609)884-5404; www.capemaymac.org/.
East Point: Open by appointment only. Fees: $1.00. The "Passport" stamp will be located at the lighthouse. For further information, contact Maurice River Historical Society; 210 North High Street; Millville, NJ 08332 or phone (856) 327-3714.
Finns Point: Open every third Sunday of the month, April through October between noon and 4:00 p.m.. Fees: No admission charge. The "Passport" stamp will be located at the admission desk. For further information, contact Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge; 197 Lighthouse Road; Pennsville, NJ 08070 or phone (619) 935-1487; www.fws.gov/northeast/nj/spm.htm.
Hereford Inlet: Open daily mid-May through mid-October between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily; mid-October through mid-May Wednesdays through Sundays between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.. Fees: $4.00 Adults, $1.00 Children under 12. The "Passport" stamp will be located at the information desk in the gift shop. For further information, contact Hereford Inlet Lighthouse; PO Box 499; 1st & Central Ave; North Wildwood, NJ 08260 or phone (609) 522-4520; www.herefordlighthouse.org/main.htm.
Lightship Barnegat (LV506): View only. The ship is owned by a group organized by Rod Sadler and calling itself the Camden Museum & Learning Center. Site manager: Pyne Poynt Marine Services. Does not participate in the Passport program. For further information, contact Pyne Poynt Marine; North 7th Street; Camden, NJ 08102 or phone (856) 966-1352.
Navesink: Open Memorial Day to Labor Day, daily 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; closed on Mondays and Tuesdays rest of the year. Fees: No admission charge. The "Passport" stamp will be located at the entrance/gift shop at the base of the North Tower. For further information, contact Twin Lights State Historic Site; Lighthouse Road; Highlands, NJ 07732 or phone (732) 872-1814; twin-lights.org.
Sandy Hook: Open weekends, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. beginning April 7. On weekends, volunteers from the New Jersey Lighthouse Society lead tours of the Light. Tours are first-come-first-served and you must be 48 inches tall to climb the tower. Lighthouse grounds are open every day. Fees: Donations accepted. For further information, contact Fort Hancock; Sandy Hook Unit of Gateway National Recreation Area; Rt. 36 North; Highlands, NJ or phone (732) 872-5970; www.nps.gov/gate/sandy_hook_site/sh.html.
Sea Girt: Open every Sunday through November 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Fees: not posted. The "Passport" stamp is located? For further information, contact The Sea Girt Lighthouse Citizens Committee, Inc.; P.O. Box 83; Sea Girt, New Jersey 08750 or phone (732) 974-0514; www.lonekeep.com/seagirtlighthouse/.
Tinicum: Open Saturday and Sunday on the third full weekend of each month, April through October. Fees: not posted. The "Passport" stamp is located? For further information, contact Tinicum Rear Range Lighthouse Society; P.O. Box 176; Paulsboro, NJ 08066 or phone (856) 423-2545 or (856) 423-1505; www.njlhs.burlco.org/trrlhs.htm.
Tuckerton Seaport: Open for weekend lighthouse tour 11:00 a.m.. Fees: not posted. The "Passport" stamp is located? For further information, contact Tuckerton Seaport; 120 West Main Street; P.O. Box 52; Tuckerton, NJ 08087 or phone (609) 196-5810; www.tuckertonseaport.org/index.html.
Twin Lights: See Navesink
Buffalo: Open by appointment. Fees: No admission charge. The "Passport" stamp will be located in the tower. For further information, contact Buffalo Lighthouse Association, Inc; U.S. Coast Guard Base; 1 Fuhrmann Blvd; Buffalo, NY 14203 or phone (716) 947-9126.
Cedar Island: Open daily between 8:00 a.m and 4:00 p.m., but verification is suggested. Fees: $2.00 for New York residents; $4.00 non-New York residents. The "Passport" stamp will be located at the Cedar Point County Park entrance. Access is limited at various times of the year due to protection of bird nesting sites and fall waterfowl hunting programs. For further information, contact Suffolk County Department of Parks; PO Box 144; West Sayville, NY 11796 or phone (516) 852-7620, if no answer, dial (516) 854-4949; www.co.suffolk.ny.us/webtemp2.cfm?dept=10&ID=43.
Charlotte-Genesee: Open Mother's Day through October on Saturdays and Sundays between 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Other times may be arranged by appointment. Fees: No admission fee, but a donation is requested. The "Passport" stamp will be located at the gift shop. For further information, contact the Charolotte-Genesee Lighthouse Historical Society; 70 Lighthouse Street; Rochester, NY 14612 or phone (716) 621-6179; www.frontiernet.net/~mikemay/.
Dunkirk Lighthouse: Open 3rd Monday in April through June 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; closed Sunday and Wednesday; last tour 1:00 p.m.. July and August 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; last tour 2:30 p.m.;
closed Wednesday and Sunday. September and October 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; last tour 1:00 p.m.; closed Sunday and Wednesday. Closed November through 3rd Monday in April. Fees: Nominal. Does not participate in the Passport program. For further information, contact Dunkirk Historical Lighthouse & Veterans Park Museum; P.O. Box 69; Dunkirk, New York 14048 or phone (716)366-5050; www.netsync.net/users/skipper/index.html.
East End Seaport Museum: East End Seaport Museum & Marine Foundation; P.O. Box 624; Greenport, NY 11944 or phone (631) 477-2100; www.eastendseaport.org/.
Esopus Meadows Light: View only. Does not participate in the Passport program. For further information, contact Save Esopus Lighthouse Commission; P.O. Box 1290; Port Ewen, NY 12466 or phone (845) 297-1569; www.esopusmeadowslighthouse.org/.
Execution Rocks: Passport stamp is available at Long Island Chapter meetings and events. For further information, contact Long Island Chapter, USLHS; 29745 Main Road; Cutchogue, New York 11935 or phone (631) 207-4331; www.lilighthousesociety.org/.
Fire Island: Open daily April through June between 9:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.; open daily July 1 through Labor Day 9:30 a.m. through 5:30 p.m.; January through March open daily from noon until 4:00 p.m.. Lighthouse tower tours at 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 12 Noon, 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., & 4:00 p.m. spring & fall (weekends), summer (daily) based on volunteer availability. Fees: $6.00 Adults, $4 for seniors over 65 years old and Military Personnel, $3.50 children under 12 years old. The "Passport" stamp will be located in the Keeper's Quarters at the lighthouse. For further information, contact Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation Society, Inc.; 4640 Captree Island; Captree Island, NY 11702-4601 or phone (516) 321-7028 or (516) 661-4876; www.fireislandlighthouse.com/.
Fort Niagara Light: See Old Fort Niagara.
Horton Point: Open Saturday and Sunday, Memorial Day through Columbus Day between 11:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.. Fees: No admission charge, however, a $2.00 donation is suggested. The "Passport" stamp will be located at the sign-in desk. For further information, contact Southold Historical Society; 54325 Main Rd; Po Box 1; Southold Long Island, NY 11971 or phone (516) 765-2101 or (516) 765-5500; www.southoldhistoricalsociety.org/.
Hudson-Athens Light: View only. Please call (518) 828-5294 to make arrangements for private tour or for information about public tours. Does not participate in the Passport program. For further information, contact Hudson-Athens Lighthouse Preservation Society; Box 145; Athens, NY 12015 or phone (518) 828-5294.
Huntington Harbor: Passport stamp is available at Long Island Chapter meetings and events. For further information, contact Long Island Chapter, USLHS; 29745 Main Road; Cutchogue, New York 11935 or phone (631) 207-4331; www.lilighthousesociety.org/.
Lightship Ambrose - South Street Seaport Museum: Open April through October 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday; closed Monday. Open Novenber through March 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Friday, Saturday and Sunday; closed Monday through Thursday. Fees: $8.00 Adults; $6.00 Students/Seniors with ID; $4.00 children 5 to 12; childer under five and museum members free. The "Passport" stamp will be located at the Museum Visitor's Center (12 Fulton Street) and at the "Chandlery" (209 Water Street). For further information, contact South Street Seaport Museum; 207 Front Street; New York, NY 10038 or phone (212) 669-9400; www.southstseaport.org.
Lightship Frying Pan Shoals: Open Summer hours, May to October: Open 7 days a week 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.. Winter hours, November to April: Open Monday to Friday, Noon to 4:00 pm.. Fees: No admission charge to Lighthouse Society members. The "Passport" stamp will be located in the Pier 63 Maritime office adjacent to the ship. For further information, contact John Krevey; Pier 63 North River; New York, NY 10011 or phone (212) 989-6363; www.fryingpan.com/.
Lightship Nantucket (LV-112): View only. Under restoration. Temporary location is Oyster Bay Waterfront Center.Does not participate in the Passport program.
Little Gull Island: Passport stamp is available at Long Island Chapter meetings and events. For further information, contact Long Island Chapter, USLHS; 29745 Main Road; Cutchogue, New York 11935 or phone (631) 207-4331; www.lilighthousesociety.org/.
Little Red Lighthouse: Open on a regular basis for tours from Spring thru Fall, led by Urban Park Rangers. Call ahead for schedule and information. Does not participate in the Passport program. For further information, contact City of New York; Department of Parks & Recreation; Dyckman Farmhouse Museum; ; 4881 Broadway; New York, NY 10034 or phone (212)304-2365; www.nyrp.org/theparks_fortwashington.htm.
Long Beach Bar: Springtime cruise and the opportunity to spend a magical, romantic night at Bug Light. For more information on these events, contact East End Seaport Museum & Marine Foundation; P.O. Box 624; Greenport, NY 11944 or phone (631) 477-2100; www.eastendseaport.org/. The money raised by the cruise and the renting of the Bug Light is used to maintain the Long Beach Bar lighthouse. The "Passport" stamp is available at Long Island Chapter meetings and events. For further information, contact Long Island Chapter, USLHS; 29745 Main Road; Cutchogue, New York 11935 or phone (631) 207-4331; www.lilighthousesociety.org/.
Montauk Point: See website or call for specific schedule dates. Fees: $6.00 Adults, $5.00 Seniors and $3.00 children (children: minimum height requirement of 41" to age 12 years). The "Passport" stamp will be located in the lighthouse. For further information, contact Montauk Historical Society; RFD 2 Box 112; Montauk, NY 11954 or phone toll free 1-888-Mtk-Point or (516) 668-2544; www.montauklighthouse.com/home.htm.
North Dumpling: Passport stamp is available at Long Island Chapter meetings and events. For further information, contact Long Island Chapter, USLHS; 29745 Main Road; Cutchogue, New York 11935 or phone (631) 207-4331; www.lilighthousesociety.org/.
Old Field Point Lighthouse: The lighthouse is currently the headquarters of Old Field Village Hall and is not open to the public. The lighthouse is visible from Old Field Road, however parking is prohibited anywhere on the road. You can contact the Village of Old Field Administrative Offices at (631) 941-9412 to try to arrange visitation of the lighthouse grounds. After visiting the lighthouse, get your passport stamped at Maresa's Candlelight Gift Shoppe, 403 East Main Street, Port Jefferson, NY 11777, (631) 331-6245, (Located near Post Office).
Old Fort Niagara: Open 9:00 a.m. daily, all year around. See website for monthly closing hours. Fees: $8.50 Adults; $5.00 children age 6 to 12; under age 6 free. The "Passport" stamp will be located with the attendant in the building. For further information, contact Old Fort Niagara; PO Box 169; Youngstown, NY 14174-0169 or phone (716) 745-7611; www.oldfortniagara.org/.
Orient Point: Passport stamp is available at Long Island Chapter meetings and events. For further information, contact Long Island Chapter, USLHS; 29745 Main Road; Cutchogue, New York 11935 or phone (631) 207-4331; www.lilighthousesociety.org/.
Oswego Light: View only. Good view of light from the pier, Bretbeck Park, Fort Oswego and a small marina. Does not participate in the Passport program. No contact information available.
Plum Island: Passport stamp is available at Long Island Chapter meetings and events. For further information, contact Long Island Chapter, USLHS; 29745 Main Road; Cutchogue, New York 11935 or phone (631) 207-4331; www.lilighthousesociety.org/.
Race Rock: Passport stamp is available at Long Island Chapter meetings and events. For further information, contact Long Island Chapter, USLHS; 29745 Main Road; Cutchogue, New York 11935 or phone (631) 207-4331; www.lilighthousesociety.org/.
Rondout: Open Weekends from Memorial Day to Labor Day Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. Boat departures at 12:15 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.. Includes boat cruise and lighthouse tour. Length of tourand boat trip is 1.5 hours. Contact museum as hours change from year to year. Fees: $15 Adult; $12 children under 13. A $3 discount with same day admission ticket to the Maritime or Trolley Museums. The "Passport" stamp will be located in the museum store. For further information, contact Hudson River Maritime Museum; One Roundout Landing; Kingston NY 12401 or phone (845) 338-0071; www.ulster.net/~hrmm/.
Saugerties: Open weekends and holidays between Memorial Day and Labor Day guided tours of the lighthouse are available between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.. Fees: Donation of $3.00 adult and $1.00 children. The "Passport" stamp will be located at the lighthouse on the first floor. For further information, contact Saugerties Lighthouse Conservancy; PO Box 654; Saugerties, NY 12477 or phone (845) 246-4380; www.saugertieslighthouse.com/.
Selkirk (Salmon River): External viewing virtually year-round. Interior tours by advance appointment (excepting December 15 through January 15 annually) only. Fees: No admission charge, but donations to restoration/rehab-ilitation fund graciously accepted. The "Passport" stamp will be located at the Lighthouse Marina tackle shop, on the grounds. For further information, appointments to view the lighthouse, or to make reservations for daily or weekly stays in the lighthouse, please contact The Lighthouse Marina; PO Box 228; RD #2 Lake Rd; Pulaski, NY 13142-0228, phone (315) 298-6688 or fax (315) 298-6685; www.salmon-river.com/marina.htm.
Sodus Bay: Lighthouse Museum is open May 1 to October 31; Tuesday through Sunday, Closed Mondays except holidays, 10 am to 5 pm. Admission is $3.00 (18 years plus) , $1.00 (11 to 17 yrs), FREE ( under 11 yrs.). Members are FREE, One FREE admission with every $25 gift shop purchase. Group Discounts available, Tours Welcome, Tower views,Gardens, Weddings and Picnic facilities. FREE Outdoor Sunday Concerts July 4th to Labor Day Weekend. The "Passport" stamp will be located at the museum. For further information, contact Sodus Bay Historical Society; 7066 N. Ontario Street; Sodus Point, New York 14555 or phone (315) 483-4936; http://www.soduspointlighthouse.org/.
Statue of Liberty: Open from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. every day except Christmas. Fees: Ferry tickets are $10.00 Adult Ticket, $8.00 Senior (62 and over), $4.00 Child (4-12), under 4 free. Does not participate in the Passport program.
For further information, contact Statue of Liberty; Liberty Island; New York, NY 10004 or phone (212) 363-3200; www.nps.gov/stli/.
Stony Point Light: Open April 15th to October 21st on Wednesdays through Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.. Also open on Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day. Limited hours during the rest of the year. Fees: Parking. Does not participate in the Passport program. For further information, contact Stony Point Lighthouse;
c/o Stony Point Battlefield; PO Box 182; Stony Point, NY 10980 or phone (845) 786-2521; nysparks.state.ny.us/sites/info.asp?siteID=27.
Tarrytown (Sleepy Hollow): Open for group tours by appointment only. Fees: $150 for a group of up to 25 people. Does not participate in the Passport program. For further information, contact 1883 Lighthouse at Sleepy Hollow; c/o Village Hall; 28 Beekman Avenue; Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591 or phone
(914) 366-5109.
Thirty Mile Point: Open July 1 to Labor Day, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Fees: No admission charge. The "Passport" stamp will be located at the lighthouse. For further information, contact Schoellkopf Geological Museum; PO Box 1132; Niagara Falls, NY 14303-0132 or phone (716) 795-3117 or (716) 795-3885 during the open months.
Tibbetts Point: Open May through October. Call for dates and times. Fees: No admission charge. The "Passport" stamp will be located at the Visitor's Center. For further information, contact Tibbetts Point Lighthouse Historical Society; Box 683; Cape Vincent, NY 13618 or phone (315) 654-2700; www.capevincent.org/lighthouse/lighthouse_001.htm.
Bald Head Island: Open daily. Summer Hours Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; reduced winter hours call ahead. Fees: $3.00 per person. The "Passport" stamp will be located at the information desk. For further information, contact Old Baldy Foundation; PO Box 3007; Bald Head Island, NC 28461 or phone (910) 457-7481; www.oldbaldy.org/.
Bodie Island: Grounds open daily. Tower not open to the public. Vistor Center open all year 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in summer, 9: a.m. to 5:00 p.m. rest of year Memorial Day through Labor Day 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.. Labor Day through Memorial Day 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.. The "Passport" stamp is located at the Visitor Center. For further information, contact Cape Hatteras National Seashore; 1401 National Park Drive; Manteo, NC 27954 or phone (252) 441-5711 or Outer Banks Lighthouse Society at (252) 473-2111.
Cape Hatteras: Lighthouse tours will begin at 9 a.m. daily and run every 10 minutes with a limit of 30 visitors per tour. The last tour of the day is at 4:50 p.m. Memorial Day through Labor Day the last tour will be at 5:50 p.m. Fees: $6.00 Adults; $3.00 Child and 62 and older. The "Passport" stamp will be located at the Visitor Center which is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. year round. For further information, contact Cape Hatteras National Seashore; 1401 National Park Drive; Manteo, NC 27954 or phone (252) 995-4474; www.nps.gov/caha/.
Cape Lookout: Open on a limited basis. Call or check website for schedule. Fees: free. Ferry rates vary with the seasons. Cape Lookout Lighthouse Keepers' Quarters Visitor Center open April 1 through November 24 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.. The "Passport" stamp will be located in the visitor center. For further information, contact Cape Lookout National Seashore; 131 Charles St.; Harkers Island, NC 28531 or phone (252) 728-2250; www.nps.gov/calo/.
Chicamacomico Station: Open Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday May though October between 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Fees: No admission fee. The "Passport" stamp will be located in the gift shop. For further information, contact Chicamacomico Historical Association, Inc.; ; PO Box 5; Rodanthe, NC 27968 or phone (919) 987-2401 or (252) 987-1552; www.outer-banks.com/history.cfm.
Currituck Beach: Open daily Easter through Thanksgiving between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. weather permitting. Fees: $6.00 per person. The "Passport" stamp will be located in the lighthouse. For further information, contact Outer Banks Conservationists, Inc.; P.O. Box 58; Corolla, NC 27927 or phone (252) 453-8152; www.currituckbeachlight.com/.
Ocracoke: Grounds open daily. Tower not open to the public. Visitor Center open all year Memorial Day through Labor Day 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Labor Day through Memorial Day 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.. The "Passport" stamp is located at the Visitor Center. For further information, contact Cape Hatteras National Seashore; 1401 National Park Drive; Manteo, NC 27954 or phone (252) 928-4531; www.nps.gov/caha/.
Roanoke Marshes Lighthouse (Replica): Open Tuesday through Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.. Fees: Admission is free. The "Passport" stamp is located in the?? For more information, contact North Carolina Maritime Museum on Roanoke Island; 106 Fernando Street; Manteo, NC 27954 or phone (252) 475-1750; www.ah.dcr.state.nc.us/sections/maritime/branches/roanoke_default.htm.
Fairport Harbor: Open Memorial Day Weekend through the second Sunday in September on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays between 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.. Fees: Adults - $3.00, Senior Citizens - $2.00, children 6 through 12 - $1.00, children under 6 - free. The "Passport" stamp will be located at the admission desk. For further information, contact Fairport Harbor Marine Museum and Lighthouse; 129 Second Street; Fairport Harbor, OH 44077 or phone (216) 354-4825; www.ncweb.com/org/fhlh/.
Inland Seas Maritime Museum: Open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.. Fees: $6.00 Adults, $5.00 65 & over, $5.00 under 16, Under 6 free. Family admission for $14 (adults and all children in immediate family). The "Passport" stamp is located? For further information, contact The Great Lakes Historical Society; Inland Seas Maritime Museum; 480 Main Street, P.O. Box 435; Vermilion, Ohio 44089-0435 or phone (440) 967-3467 or (800) 893-1485; www.inlandseas.org/.
Lorain: View only. Limited boat shuttle to light. Fees: Not Available. Does not participate in the Passport Program. For further information, contact Lorain Port Authority; 611 Broadway;
Lorain, Ohio 44052 or phone (440) 204-2269;
www.lorainportauthority.com/lighthouse/
Marblehead (formally Sandusky Light): The lighthouse grounds are open to the public year around, and lighthouse tours are available during the summer from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on selected Saturdays. For further information, contact East Harbor State Park; 1169 North Buck Road; Lakeside-Marblehead, OH 43440 or phone (419) 734-4424; www.dnr.state.oh.us/parks/parks/marblehead.htm or the Ottawa County Historical Society www.thekeepershouse.org/.
Vermillion: See Inland Seas Maritime Museum.
Cannon Beach Historical Society: For further information, contact Cannon Beach Historical Society; 1387 South Spruce Street; P.O. Box 1005; Cannon Beach, OR 97110 or phone (503) 436-9301; www.cbhistory.org/.
Cape Arago: View only. Does not participate in the Passport program. For further information, contact Sunset Bay State Park; 89814 Cape Arago Hwy; Coos Bay, OR 97424 or phone (541) 888-4902; www.oregonstateparks.org/park_100.php.
Cape Blanco: Opne April through October Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.. Closed Mondays. Grounds are closed to visitors except during regular visiting hours. Fees: $2.00 Adults; $1.00 children under 12 or $5 per family. The "Passport" stamp will be located at the lighthouse. For further information, contact Cape Blanco Unit Management Office; PO Box 1345; Port Orford, OR 97465 or phone (541) 332-6774; www.oregonstateparks.org/park_62.php.
Cape Meares: Open daily April through October (weather permitting) between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.. Fees: No admission charge, however donations are gladly accepted. The "Passport" stamp will be located at the cash register. For further information, contact Friends of Cape Meares Lighthouse; c/o Cape Lookout State Park; 13000 Whiskey Creek Rd W; Tillamook OR 97141 or phone (503) 842-5270 and ask for Robert, or (503) 842-6675 and ask for Alicia; www.capemeareslighthouse.org/.
Columbia River Maritime Museum: See Ligthship Columbia.
Coquille River: Open April-October on Tuesday - Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.. Fees: None. The "Passport" stamp will be located with the fog room interpretive display. For further information, contact Bullards Beach State Park; PO Box 569; Bandon, OR 97411 or phone (541) 347-2209; www.oregonstateparks.org/park_71.php.
Heceta Head: The Keeper's House Interpretive Center is open for tours Memorial Day through Labor Day Thursday through Monday from noon to 5:00 p.m.. To arrange a tour during the off season please call (541) 547-3696. The Lighthouse tours run March through October from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. To arrange a tour beyond regular tour season Please call 1-800-551-6949. Fees: No admission fee. The "Passport" stamp will be located at the lighthouse. For further information, contact Oregon Parks and Recreation Department; 84505 Hwy 101 S; Florence, OR 97439 or phone (541) 547-3416; www.oregonstateparks.org/park_124.php. For Keeper's House Interpretive Center and B&B and Interpretive Center contact Michelle Korgan Bursey; 92072 Hwy. 101 South, Yachats, OR 97498 or phone (866) 547-3696; www.hecetalighthouse.com/.
Kumquat River Lighthouse Museum: Kumquat River Lighthouse Museum; 1020 Lighthouse Drive; Winchester Bay, OR 97467 or phone (541) 271-4631.
Lightship Columbia - Columbia River Maritime Museum: Open daily between 9:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.. Fees: $8.00 Adults, $7.00 Seniors (over 65), $4.00 Youth (6 to 17), under 6 free. Family Rate (both parents plus all children in family under 17) $24.00. The "Passport" stamp will be located at the front desk, inside the museum. You do not have to pay admission to get the stamp, but you do to tour the Lightship. For further information, contact Columbia River Maritime Museum; 1792 Marine Drive; Astoria, OR 97103 or phone (503) 325-2323; www.crmm.org/.
Tillamook Lighthouse: Open: ?? Fees:?? The "Passport" stamp is located?? For further information, contact Mimi Morissette; Eternity at Sea Columbarium; The Tillamook Rock Lighthouse; P.O. Box 1958, Portland Oregon 97207 or phone (503) 220-0202 or (800) 999-0979; www.worldlights.com/. Note: There is a good view of this famous light from Ecola State Park, two miles north of Cannon Beach.
Umpqua River Lighthouse Museum: Open May 1 through September 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.. Fees: $2.00 Adults, under 12 free. The "Passport" stamp is located? For further information, contact the Umpqua River Lighthouse Museum; 1020 Lighthouse Road, Winchester Bay, Oregon or phone (541) 271-4631; www.co.douglas.or.us/parks.asp#umpqua_lighthouse.
Yaquina Bay: Open daily October through Memorial Day between noon and 4 p.m. and Memorial Day through end of September between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.. Fees: No admission charge, but donations requested. The "Passport" stamp will be located at the gift shop. For further information, contact Friends of Yaquina Lighthouses; 846 SW Government Street; PO Box 410; Newport, OR 97365 or phone (541) 265-5679; www.yaquinalights.org/.