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Autograph Signing
David Jones will be at Lighthouse Depot on Sunday, July 22 from Noon to 3 PM to autograph copies of his famous "Portland Eagle Ghost Print" which is featured on page 6 of the Lighthouse Depot Catalog and was on the cover of the Summer 01 catalog. This print features the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle appearing like a ghost ship through the mist behind Maine’s Portland Head Light. An autographed copy of this magical "double-exposure" taken at the Tall Ships 2000 event is sure to be a treasured collectible that will be cherished for years. You do not need to be present to obtain an autographed copy. Phone orders will be accepted through Sunday morning by calling 1-800-758-1444. Be sure to tell your operator that you want an autographed copy. To request an autograph print on the web site, order the item and write "autograph" in the Notes/Comments/Requests field on the final order page. You may also request a personal message ... enter the info you want in the Gift message box on the final order page; 90 characters maximum. The 24" x 32" print is available as item www.lighthousedepot.com/Order.cfm?orderitem=19530#19530 for $25.00 and is shipped rolled in a tube ready for framing. Also available is the matted version, item www.lighthousedepot.com/Order.cfm?orderitem=20100#20100 for $48.00.
Lighthouse For Sale
If you have ever dreamed of owning your own lighthouse, now is your chance. In a rare opportunity, a historic lighthouse is now for sale. One of New York’s historic Seaway Trail Lighthouses, plus an entire island can be yours. Crossover Island Lighthouse in St. Lawrence County, near the town of Hammond on the St. Lawrence River, has been privately owned since the 1960’s when the government declared it as surplus property. The current owners, who are only the second family to own the island, have decided to sell because of their age. Maynard and Betty Jo Dutcher, who say it’s even pretty at the lighthouse on a rainy day, hate to give up their island paradise but they physically can’t manage it anymore. The island is named Crossover because it is close to the point where ships cross the U.S.- Canadian border. If you are fortunate enough to purchase what we all dream about, you’ll have an entire 1.4-acre island, the 3-bedroom keeper’s house, the 1882 tower, (which is the second lighthouse on the site), original smokehouse, original icehouse, boathouse and a boat slip on the mainland. The boathouse has a large rec-room or sleeping quarters above it. The island has solar power and gas appliances. If you buy it you will own a piece of history and live a life as only a few people will ever be able to experience. Over the years the Dutcher’s have restored the property and even hauled dirt out to the island for a lawn, vegetable and flower gardens. The lighthouse is available through Garlock Realty, 9 Washington Street, Alexandria Bay, NY 13606. The real estate agent, Cathy Fiacco-Garlock can be reached by calling 1-315-482-6000. The asking price is $525,000. Please, serious buyers only. If you call for an appointment or buy it, be sure to tell them that you heard about it from Lighthouse Depot and Lighthouse Digest.
Spend the night by an island lighthouse
Coastal Enterprises is looking for volunteers for July 28 and 29 to work on the demolition project of the interior of Burnt Island Lighthouse in Boothbay Harbor, Maine. The project is in preparation for the renovation of the keeper’s house to bring it back to a 1950’s appearance. When the project is completed, hopefully by the end of next summer, daily boat tours will be provided to the island. Volunteers for the July 28 and 29 weekend will be provided boat transportation from the Boothbay Aquarium to the island lighthouse. Volunteers will also be provided with a restroom, shower facilities, tools, kayaks, tents, a grill and a good time. You will need to bring food contributions, water, and a smile. For more information, or to sign up contact Victoria Hutchinson at Coastal Enterprises at 207-882-7552 ext. 171. No experience necessary!
Seguin annual cookout and meeting
The Friends of Maine’s Seguin Island will be holding their annual meeting this July 21st at 4pm at Popham Chapel. A brief business meeting and presentation by this year’s caretakers will start the meeting, followed by a barbeque at 5:30 with hamburgers, hot dogs and raffle prizes. Tickets are $5.00 each and can be obtained by calling 207-443-4808. Contributions of salads and desserts are welcome.
Charter a lighthouse cruise
There is a new charter boat service out of Boston that is offering some great lighthouse tours. The boat "RELENTLESS" offers private lighthouse boat trips sailing from Constitution Marina in historic Charlestown, MA. Located only 35 minutes from Boston Light, the oldest light station in America, it is one of several lighthouses that can be observed close up when you take one of the "RELENTLESS" charter cruises. As well as seeing the lighthouses close up you will learn about their history and what the current status of the lighthouse is today. A licensed captain with over 30 years experience commands the vessel. For more information call Nautical Adventure Charters at 781-871-2113 or visit their web site at www.nauticaladventure.netwww.nauticaladventure.net. If you go, be sure you tell them you heard about it from Lighthouse Depot.
Cape Canaveral to be moved?
Florida’s Canaveral Port Authority wants to move the historic Cape Canaveral Lighthouse from the Air Force Base to Jetty Park in Port Canaveral. They want to do this so the lighthouse will be more accessible to the public. However, opponents say by moving the lighthouse you would destroy the historical significance of the lighthouse. Others argue that many lighthouses have recently been successfully moved and none of them lost their historic value. The Air Force, which now owns the lighthouse, is unlikely to give in and will fight tooth and nail to keep the lighthouse where it is. Will public opinion and pressure make them change their minds? Time will tell.
Head Harbor Day
The Friends of Head Harbour Light Station are holding their second annual Lighthouse Day Celebration at the Headland, Head Harbour, Campobello Island, New Brunswick, Canada on Saturday, August 4 starting at 12 noon with the opening ceremony scheduled for 2pm. This is a family event and everyone is welcome, with lots of good food, entertainment, raffles, whale watching, boat parade and more. Head Harbour Lighthouse (also known as East Quoddy Light), with its distinctive red cross, is listed among the top "100 Lights" worldwide. The lighthouse is just over the border from Maine’s West Quoddy Lighthouse and is easy to get to. For more information visit their website at www.campobello.com/lighthouse/index.htmlwww.campobello.com/lighthouse/index.html or email-
Connie Small visits Lighthouse Depot
Connie Small, "The First Lady of Light" who recently celebrated her 100th birthday paid a visit to Lighthouse Depot this past Sunday. Although she autographed a number of her books for surprised customers who recognized her, she spent most of her time in the museum admiring the many wonderful displays.
Clark’s Point relighted
The amazing story of the gigantic celebration of the relighting of Clark’s Point Lighthouse will be one of the many great stories in the August issue of Lighthouse Digest. If you are not a subscriber, may we recommend that you subscribe now. To subscribe www.lighthousedepot.com/Digest/subscrip.cfmclick here
Great Lakes Lighthouse Festival
We want to remind you about this major lighthouse event to be held on October 13 and 14 in Alpena, Michigan. This is truly one event that you will not want to miss! It gets bigger and better each year. There are many exhibits at the Alpena Civic Center; speakers, seminars, auctions, raffles, dinner, dance, helicopter rides, airplane rides, boat tours and more. Plus, most of the area lighthouses are open to the public that weekend. You are also a short distance from Mackinac Island, the famous Mackinac Bridge and many other tourist attractions. October is a pretty time of the year to visit northern Michigan. Lighthouse Depot will have several booths at the festival and our very own Tim Harrison will be speaking again on Sunday afternoon. For more information call 517-595-3600.
Also, as a special bonus, Lighthouse Depot will web-cast the Great Lakes Lighthouse Festival by posting photographs of each days events on our website at the conclusion of every day’s activities. If you cannot attend the Festival be sure to visit our website for all the stories and photos.
Apostle Island Celebration
We also want to remind you about the Apostle Island’s Lighthouse Celebration going on from Sept 5-26 in Bayfield, Wisconsin. For a full color brochure of the Apostle Islands Lighthouse Celebration call 1-800-779-4487. For a list of area accommodations call 1-800-447-4094. Tim Harrison will be the featured speaker at the Keeper’s Dinner to be held on Saturday September 15 at Bayfield’s Waterfront Pavilion. Tickets are $14.95 per person. There are many boat trips and other events that you will not want to miss.
Rare chance to visit off limits lighthouse
The Long Island Chapter of the U.S. Lighthouse Society is having a barbeque at Plum Island Lighthouse on August 11 to raise funds for the preservation of the structure. You will be able to tour the island via bus, walk through the lighthouse and enjoy a great barbeque. The general public has not been allowed to visit Plum Island for many years. A special guest will be Bill Scheuber, a former Plum Island Keeper. This is a unique opportunity to visit a mysterious island, learn about its history and help save the lighthouse. Tickets are $75.00 for members and $85.00 for non-members. Send payment to Long Island Chapter USLHS, P.O. Box 21, Greensport, NY 11944 or call 631-477-4121 or by email at
New from Harbour Lights
If you are a Harbour Lights collector, we want to remind you of some of the wonderful new limited edition releases that will soon be available. The Sherwood Point, Wisconsin replica is absolutely outstanding and includes the old historic bell tower. This replica is available as item www.lighthousedepot.com/Order.cfm?orderitem=42265#42265 for $67.95. Another favorite will be the Bremerhaven Lighthouse of Germany, which resembles a cathedral with a lighthouse on the top. This one is sure to sell out fast. It is available as item www.lighthousedepot.com/Order.cfm?orderitem=42264#42264 for $59.95.
Probably the most popular to date of the new releases is the replica of Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse in New Hampshire. This was the last light station that Connie Small and her husband were stationed at. Connie, "The First Lady of Light" recently celebrated her 100th birthday with us. Portsmouth Lighthouse is located on the grounds of Fort Constitution, one of the most famous forts in American history being the site of the first overt act of the Revolutionary War. It is available as item www.lighthousedepot.com/Order.cfm?orderitem=42259#42259 for $78.95. Other new releases are; www.lighthousedepot.com/Order.cfm?orderitem=42260#42260 East Point, NJ for $59.95; www.lighthousedepot.com/Order.cfm?orderitem=42261#42261 New Dungeness, WA for $61.95; www.lighthousedepot.com/Order.cfm?orderitem=42262#42262 Long Beach Bar, NY for $94.95; www.lighthousedepot.com/Order.cfm?orderitem=42263#42263 Los Angeles Harbor, CA for $59.95; www.lighthousedepot.com/Order.cfm?orderitem=42266#42266 the original Cleveland Light, OH for $64.95; www.lighthousedepot.com/Order.cfm?orderitem=42267#42267 Charleston Light, SC for $67.95 and www.lighthousedepot.com/Order.cfm?orderitem=42268#42268 Cedar Keys, FL for $64.95.
Other new replicas from their open editions include www.lighthousedepot.com/Order.cfm?orderitem=42432#42432 Cape Florida, FL $54.95 www.lighthousedepot.com/Order.cfm?orderitem=42433#42433 Jupiter, FL $49.95 www.lighthousedepot.com/Order.cfm?orderitem=42434#42434 St. Joseph, MI $64.95 www.lighthousedepot.com/Order.cfm?orderitem=42435#42435 Pemaquid, ME $54.95 www.lighthousedepot.com/Order.cfm?orderitem=42436#42436 Currituck, NC $49.95
Also available for ordering now but not available until August is www.lighthousedepot.com/Order.cfm?orderitem=42712#42712 Christmas replica for 2002, Michigan City, IN for $74.95. This one sells out fast so we recommend that you order it early.
Special Offer
If you order five or more of the new Harbour Lights replicas now we will provide you with a free one-year membership (or one year extension to your current membership) in the Harbour Lights Collectors Society. Mention code HLME!
Added Bonus
We can have your replicas autographed by Bill Younger, founder of Harbour Lights when he makes a personal autograph signing appearance at Lighthouse Depot on Sept. 28. We will ship them out immediately after the autograph signing. Simply tell our customer service operator that you want your replicas autographed.
Trivia Answer
Last month’s trivia question asked what American lighthouse was actually attacked by American troops to drive out the forces of a foreign power? The answer is . . . .
Sandy Hook Lighthouse in New Jersey. The Sandy Hook Lighthouse, built in 1764, was originally named the New York Lighthouse. It was built on the New Jersey side of the entrance to New York Harbor and is the oldest standing lighthouse in the United States. During the Revolutionary War it was a strategic spot and was occupied by British troops who used it as a military base. American forces attacked the lighthouse in an attempt to destroy the lighthouse and to drive the British out. The walls were so thick that the cannonballs repeatedly bounced off. The dents caused by the cannonballs can still be seen in the lighthouse today.
Only four correct answers were received to the last E-News trivia question. The name drawn as the winner from those entries is Pam Kirkpatrick. Congratulations to Pam, she has been shipped a replica of the Sandy Hook Lighthouse. The most popular answer to the trivia question was Boston Light, MA, which of course was wrong. Boston Lighthouse was never attacked by American troops. However, the British did destroy the lighthouse during the Revolutionary War.
Trivia Contest Question
Living in close quarters at a lighthouse in many instances led to problems. In a heated argument the lighthouse keeper of what lighthouse was shot and killed by the assistant keeper? If you think you know the answer, email answer to . One winner will be picked from the correct answers. The answer will be in the next Lighthouse Depot E-News.
More trivia
What lighthouse man saved the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution from being burned by the British in the War of 1812? The answer is in this month’s (July) issue of Lighthouse Digest Magazine. If you haven’t subscribed call today at 1-800-758-1444 and ask that your subscription be started with the July issue. You can also subscribe www.lighthousedepot.com/Digest/subscrip.cfmon line.
Little River Lighthouse needs help
The American Lighthouse Foundation is restoring this lighthouse, listed as one of the ten most endangered historic properties in Maine. Just a few days ago, the restoration of the tower was completed in preparation for the light to be put back into the lantern room for the first time in 25 years. However, recent studies have shown the keeper’s house is in much worse shape than previously thought. The 2001 budget for work on the house is now $16,000.00 short. Your financial contributions are desperately needed. Your tax deductible donations can be sent to: Friends of Little River Lighthouse, Chapter of ALF, % Joe Lebherz, 178 Waldoboro Road, Friendship, Maine 04547.
New Artifacts
The Lighthouse Museum next door to Lighthouse Depot in Wells, Maine has many new artifacts and displays. Some of the new artifacts are a U.S. Lighthouse Service Soup Tureen, a U. S. Lighthouse Service Short Wave Radio, the mold for the U.S. Lighthouse Service Depot Watchmen’s Badge, a U.S. Navy test bomb dropped at Hog Island Light, Virginia (which is a lighthouse that no longer exists), the civil engineering plans for the Nantucket Shoals Lighthouses (which were never built) and the original lantern used to light the lens at Cape Henry Lighthouse, Virginia. Make sure that you make plans to visit the museum the next time you come to Maine.
While in Maine, we would also suggest that you visit the Shore Village Lighthouse Museum in Rockland, Maine. They have the largest collection of lighthouse lenses on display in the United States. You will not be disappointed. 
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