First Ever - Climb to the Moon Event at Florida Lighthouse
For the first time ever, Florida's tallest lighthouse, the Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse will offer a Climb to the Moon event that will take place Thursday, May 27 from 7:30 to 9:00.pm. For information on this special event, call Mary at (386) 761-1821 ext. 10; or visit www.ponceinlet.org

Rare Opportunity to Visit Michigan's Round Island
If you've ever visited Mackinaw City, Michigan or taken one of the ferryboats to Mackinac Island you've seen Round Island Lighthouse from a distance. Now, for the only time this year you can actually go out to the lighthouse and visit it. The tour, sponsored by the Freeland Boy Scout Troop 323 will take place on July 10 from 10 am to 4 pm. For more information contact Pat Eckenstahler at 219-878-3481 or visit their web site at www.RoundIslandLightMichigan.com

Gift for Pagoda Lighthouse Photos
At one time there were a number of lighthouses on the Great Lakes that were described as 'Pagoda style' or 'Pagoda looking' lighthouses. None of them exist today and all of them have been lost to the pages of time. These structures stood in Wisconsin as the Milwaukee Breakwater Lighthouse, the Racine Breakwater Lighthouse, the Kenosha Breakwater Lighthouse and the Sheboygan Breakwater Lighthouse. Others were the Waukegan Breakwater Lighthouse in Illinois and the Petoskey Pierhead Lighthouse in Michigan. Lighthouse Digest is looking for old photographs of these lighthouses and photographs and memories of the keepers who served at them. If you can help email . If you send them something be sure to include your name and mailing address and they will send you a small gift as token of their appreciation.

Needles Repairs
One of the famous lighthouses across the Pond will undergo major repairs to keep it from toppling over. The massive project will require digging a trench and the sinking of a ring of stabilizing posts around the base of the lighthouse and infilling with concrete. Established in 1785 the current tower dates back to 1859. The Needles Lighthouse is located on Alum Bay off the western tip of the Isle of Wright, England.

Tours to Execution Rocks Lighthouse
New York’s Execution Rocks Lighthouse will be open for a rare opportunity to visit the lighthouse. The next available dates are July 18, August 7, August 29 and September 26. You will need to pack your own lunch. The cost for the tour is $75 per person and reservations are required by calling 215-906-5103. Children under 12 are not allowed and you must be able to climb a ladder to get to the lighthouse. The boat departs from Port Washington, Long Island, NY. This is a rare opportunity you will not want to miss out on.

Crisp Point Benches for Sale
Michigan’s Crisp Point Lighthouse is making available benches by the viewing platform at the lighthouse. If you would like to buy a bench and have a plaque put on it, the cost is $800. Tribute opportunities like this don't last long, so call soon if you would like to help. Please contact Rick Brockway, President of the Crisp Point Historical Society at 517-230-6294 or 517-546-5283.

Nantucket Lightship Back to Boston
The world’s largest and probably the most famous lightship, the Nantucket LV112 is now back in Boston, its original homeport. The vessel will now become a permanent floating learning center.

Split Rock to be Lit
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of Minnesota's Split Rock Lighthouse the lens in the lighthouse will be lit on the first Friday of each month from now until November. If you plan on attending you are encouraged to bring a flashlight, as the grounds will be dark. The rare lighting of the tower will take place at sunset and it will remain lit for one hour. The June issue of Lighthouse Digest will feature a six-page story with historic photos of the lighthouse. If you are not yet a subscriber, you can do so now by going to www.LighthouseDigest.net. Also, Lighthouse Depot offers a Harbour Lights replica of Split Rock Lighthouse as item # 43215 and a framed print of the lighthouse as item # 20814.

Boathouse Demolished
Without public notice, the City of Port Clinton, Ohio demolished the old boathouse that once belonged to the Port Clinton Lighthouse. The Mayor said that since it was a safety issue, no public notice was required. This is in spite of the fact that Ottawa County Historical Society wanted to move the structure to its site to be restored and saved. However, some of the wood from the structure has been saved and the city said they would give it to the historical society. A photo of the boathouse in its original location can be seen the soon to be released book, Ghost Lights of Lake Erie by Timothy Harrison.

U K to Shut Down Some Lights
Trinity House, the organization that is in charge of all lighthouses in the United Kingdom has announced that Blacknore Point Lighthouse in Portishead, Orford Ness in Suffolk will be permanently discontinued. Also, the power of the Beachy Head Lighthouse in Suffolk and the Hartland Point in North Devon will be greatly reduced. In another action Trinity House announced that the Maryport Lighthouse in Cumbria would be given to the local community.

Toledo’s Roof
The architectures report on the condition of Toledo Harbor Lighthouse has determined the roof of the lighthouse is not made of steel as previously thought. Instead, it is made of wrought iron. Miraculously, in all those years, the roof has never rusted. It seems that the roof dates back to the Carnegie-U.S. Steel days and that when the roof was produced there were very few to no imperfections in the iron and the coating. The lighthouse is the only one of its style ever built. Lighthouse Depot offers a Harbour Lights replica of the lighthouse as item # 43278.

Harbour Lights Celebrates 15th Year Free Gift Available Now
Wow! It's hard to believe that this year is the 15th Anniversary of Harbour Lights Collectors Society. . Where has the time gone? None of it would have been possible without Bill and Nancy Younger and their daughter Kim Andrews who founded the company with its award winning collectibles. If you are not a member of the Harbour Lights Collectors Society, now would be a great time to join. Free with your one-year membership HL563 is a replica of Maine’s first and long lost Mt. Desert Rock Lighthouse. You will get access to the "Lighthouse Legacy" the Harbour Lights Collectors Society Newsletter and a quarterly Musings article. If you join or renew your membership now and order the Redemption Only piece, Mt Desert Rock, HL565 you will get free shipping for the old and new lighthouse replicas as well as a free 15th Anniversary Cloisonne Pin if you order before December 31, 2010.

Perfect for Lighthouse Travels
You never know what kind of weather you will encounter while visiting lighthouses this summer and fall. There is nothing worse than being on a lighthouse tour when it rains and not having the proper jacket. Or, how many times have you encountered damp fog and spray from the waves by a lighthouse? This problem is easily solved with our bright and attractive Lighthouse Service Mates Jacket that features the emblem of the United States Lighthouse Service. Not only will it keep you dry, it will keep you warm and keep the chill out of your bones. Available is sizes S - XXL you can order yours today as item #40288.

Lighthouse Advertising Sales
Lighthouse Digest is looking for a few good people to sell advertising for the lighthouse news and history magazine. This might be a great part time job to pick up some extra income. To learn more go to www.LighthouseDigest.net. No calls please.

Last Issue's Trivia Questions and Winners

1. What famous lighthouse on the Great Lakes is celebrating its 100th birthday this year with special events all summer long? The correct answer is Split Rock Lighthouse, Minnesota. Congratulations to Ronald Conger of Roseville, Michigan whose name was randomly selected from among the correct answers submitted.
   
   
2. What is the name of the lighthouse that was relit as a "Beacon of Freedom to the World?" The correct answer is Little River Lighthouse in Cutler, Maine. Congratulations to Carole Walter of Jacksonville, Florida whose name was randomly selected from amongst the correct answers submitted.
   
   
3. What is the name of the lighthouse that the "Fearless Four" served at? The correct answer is the Ashtabula Lighthouse in Ohio. Congratulations to Veleda Hare of Joliet, Illinois whose name was randomly selected from amongst the correct answers submitted.

Congratulations to our winners! We wish to thank everyone who entered the trivia contest. The winners' prizes will be mailed to them within the next few days. Our trivia contest can be fun for anyone interested in lighthouses and history. Please pass the word around and encourage others to sign up for the Depot Dispatch.

This Issue's Trivia Questions

1. One of America's most famous Marine Corp Recruit Training Depots was once the site of two range lighthouses with one of the structures having been one of the first of its type ever erected in the United States. What was the name of this lighthouse station?
2. Not only was a replica built of this lighthouse, but it is also the only lighthouse to have actually served on two of the Great Lakes. Although it had a lighthouse keeper at its first location, it never had a lighthouse keeper at its second location. What is the current name of this lighthouse?
3. This lighthouse was once located on a river in the Keystone State and was moved to another state. It is named with the name of a different state than the state where it is now located. What is the current name of this lighthouse that stands next to another lighthouse by the same name?

Send your answers to one, two, or all three of the trivia questions listed above to: . One name from each of correct answers to each trivia question will be randomly drawn for a prize from Lighthouse Depot. The winning names and the answers to the above trivia questions will be published in next month's Depot Dispatch.
When submitting your answers, be sure to include your full name and mailing address so we can mail your prize to you should your name be drawn from among the correct answers.
Please submit only one answer per person per trivia question. Multiple entries will not be accepted; correct answers without a mailing address will not be accepted, and only one answer per trivia question will be accepted. Since winning entries are drawn at random, one person could possibly win more than one prize.
Have fun researching lighthouse history and good luck!

Father's Day
Father's Day is fast approaching and Lighthouse Depot has a wide selection of great gift and clothing items that would be perfect for Dad. Some of our suggestions would be the Lighthouse Service Acadia Wind Jacket #40058, the Sea Isle Lantern Lamp item #12202, or the Harbour Lights Umpqua River Lens item #42802.
For more Father's Day gift ideas visit our Gifts for Him category.

Clearance Central
Be sure to visit the Lighthouse Depot Clearance Central for a wide variety of ever changing discontinued and close out products that have been marked down for quick sale. Have fun browsing.

Lighthouse Depot is dedicated to helping save lighthouses, one gift at a time.

Until next time, the light is always on for you at Lighthouse Depot, where you can shop on-line 24 hours a day.

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