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The Last Lighthouse Keeper

October 22 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Free
on tuesday oct. 22 the last lighthouse keeper sally snowman will be coming to discuss her experiences. program runs 7-8pm. registration is required. Register below or email medford@minlib.net or call 781-395-7950 for help with registration.

Boston Light – the first established Light Station in colonial America – began lighting the way for safe navigation into the fledging maritime port of Boston in 1716. The Fresnel Lens in the lantern room and fog signal apparatus situated on Little Brewster Island at the entrance to Boston Harbor continues as an active Coast Guard maintained aid-to-navigation, today. However, its notoriety in the maritime community as the “the last manned Coast Guard Light Station” in the country is coming to closure with the retirement of Sally Snowman, its 70th keeper. A power-point presentation provide photos of Boston Light’s 307 years of history and few photo anecdotes of Sally’s experiences as a 21st Century Keeper.

Registration is required; Registration will begin on Sept. 1.

Details

Date:
October 22
Time:
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost:
Free
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Organizer

Medford
Email
medford@minlib.net

Venue

Charlotte and William Bloomberg Medford Public Library
111 High Street
Medford, MA 02155 United States
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Phone
781-395-7950

Last Lighthouse Keeper Register Here

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