Lighthouse Weekend Celebration at the National Lighthouse Museum, Staten Island, NY August 2 - 4 201
August 2-4, 2019 |
EVENTS DETAILS Why and What is Lighthouse Week End? Lighthouse Act became law in August 7, 1789. Before the United States was a nation, individual colonies and municipalities constructed lighthouses on their shores to guide mariners into harbors. But since operation of these lighthouses was not governed by a centralized body, the lights lacked uniformity in their operation, impacting the safety of the mariners they were trying to protect.
When George Washington became president of the new United States, he was well aware of the importance of protecting its shores. One of the first issues he addressed was the management of lighthouses and central control of navigational aids and recommended “An Act for the Establishment and support of Lighthouse, Beacons, Buoys, and Public Piers,” to provide and regulate navigation. When the Lighthouse Act became law in August 7, 1789, significant improvements in the operation of lighthouses were immediately implemented and operational guidelines were established.
The National Lighthouse Museum, Staten Island, NY Continues in Yearly Honoring of when the Lighthouse Act became law in August 7, 1789.The Celebration begins with the 9th Annual Light Keepers' Gala : Friday, August 2, 2019 ~ Light Keepers’ Gala. Harbor cruise, open bar, hors-d’oeuvres, dinner, and dancing in the moonlight. Leaving from Pier One adjacent to the National Lighthouse Museum Saturday, August 3, 2019 ~ Presentations and panel discussion at the National Lighthouse Museum. Free museum admission, 3 PM – 5 PM Sunday, August 4, 2019 ~ Lighthouse Weekend Celebratory Lighthouse Ambrose Channel Boat Tour leaves at 11 AM from Pier 1 adjacent to the Museum.
The Museum is located at 200 The Promenade at Lighthouse Point, (adjacent to the FREE Staten Island Ferry), St. George, Staten island, NY 10301
For information/Reservations - Lighthousemuseum.org
info@lighthousemuseum.org
Tel. # 717-390-0040
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Website:
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The National Lighthouse Museum |
200 The Promenade At Lighthouse Point, St. George
(adjacent to the FREE Staten Island Ferry)
Staten Island, NY 10301 |
| Website:
www.lighthousemuseum.org |
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Linda Dianto, Exec. Director |
| Email:
info@lighthousemuseum.org |
| Phone:
718-390-0040 |
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718-390-0041 |
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