Fire Island Lighthouse presents Behind the Scenes tour

2009-03-12 / Events & Bulletin

On Sat. March 14, 9 a.m. you will be able to follow one of the Fire Island Lighthouse keepers on his rounds. This bottom to top tour takes you from the auxiliary generator and the Light keepers workshop to the basement of the keeper's quarters to the beacon in the lantern room of the Lighthouse tower. Learn how Lighthouse keepers in the 1860s to 2008 maintained the light. Thecost is $15 per person and reservations are required.

All parking for the Lighthouse is in field #5 of the Robert Moses State Park. TheLighthouse is open on the weekends from noon to 4 p.m. and on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information and reservations, call 631- 669-4876.

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