Nauset Light Preservation Society
Preserving Nauset Light through restoration, outreach, and education. What makes Nauset Light so special? Explore our site to learn about this famous landmark, how the rescue operation was accomplished, and plans for the future.
Visit - Nauset Light Preservation Society
Visit NAUSET LIGHT. Tours at Nauset Light are free to the public. Our tours are open-house style. Please see our calendar for tour dates and times. Stop by during our tour times and you’ll be able to climb Nauset Light, visit the lookout room and learn about the lights history.
History — Nauset Light Preservation Society
A Brief History Of Nauset Light Lighthouses are an integral part of Cape Cod history. The first lighthouse station for Eastham, known as the Nauset Beach Light Station (nicknamed The Three Sisters), was completed in 1838.
Mission — Nauset Light Preservation Society
Nauset Light, the most well-known and photographed lighthouse on Cape Cod, is located within the boundaries of the Cape Cod National Seashore. It is an important part of Eastham's cultural and maritime history.
Historical Dates — Nauset Light Preservation Society
Three 15-foot tall brick towers were built near what is now known as Nauset Light Beach, 150 feet apart, with Winslow Lewis stationary lamps shining out to sea. Mariners could identify it as Nauset Light because of the number of lights they saw.
News — Nauset Light Preservation Society
2019年12月5日 · In celebration of National Lighthouse Day, Nauset Light Preservation Society will offer a special poster of Nauset Light donated to us by Chris Kelly to the first twenty people who become new members of the society, at any level, during our open house on Sunday, 6th August, 4:30 to 7:30 PM.
Moving the Tower — Nauset Light Preservation Society
2017年3月22日 · Representatives from Congressman Studds' office, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Management, the National Park Service, the US Coast Guard, and the Nauset Light Preservation Society broke the ground with silver shovels in celebration of the start of the project.
Stay — Nauset Light Preservation Society
Stay for a week at this residence that was used by lighthouse keepers from its construction in 1875 until 1950, when the light was automated and keepers were no longer needed. You’ll be steps from Nauset Light Beach, and our beacon is your night light.
Open Tours - Full Moon Tour — Nauset Light Preservation Society
2019年10月13日 · We are open for daytime tours from 1-4pm. We will re-open that evening from 6:30-8:30pm for our annual Full Moon tour.
Coastal Erosion — Nauset Light Preservation Society
The average natural erosion rate on the Atlantic Ocean side of Cape Cod has been 3.8 feet a year. However, in the area of Nauset Light, the average for the period 1987-1994 had accelerated to 5.8 feet. There may be little or no erosion in some years, and more than fifteen feet in other years. Cape Cod is gradually narrowing.