The station was established in 1805. The present lighthouse was built in 1847 and discontinued in 1877. The original lighthouse was octagonal, with shingles on the sides and roof. It stood at 35 feet and the light could be seen for 6 miles. However, by 1840, the beacon's visibility was obstructed by trees and it was decided to replace it with the lighthouse to be seen today. The grounds are open year-round but the tower is not open on a regular basis. The Lighthouse Point Park Rangers offer a historical program that includes a climb of the lighthouse.
Location:
Lighthouse Point Park, New Haven Connecticut 06510
Telephone
203-946-8005
(East Haddam) Allegra Farm
(Cheshire) Bishop Farms
(Old Lyme) Black Hall Marina
(Bethel) Blue Jay Orchards
(Chester) Chrisholm Marina
(Mystic) Fort Rachel Marina
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06/09 Coming to The New Haven area
Hebron Maple Festival Hebron CT March16-17 Each year thousands of people come from miles around to enjoy and experience the weekend of maple related events.
7th Annual Great International Spring Beer Festival Providence RI April20 Your Beer Festival Admission Ticket will allow you UNLIMITED SAMPLING of more than 250 brewers, live music, food and MUCH MORE at the Rhode Island Convention Center.
New England Folk Festival Mansfield MA April19-21 A fabulous blend of dance, music, crafts, and food from many lands.
Connecticut Sheep, Wool and Fiber Festival Vernon CT April27 The festival, started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association, as a program ""to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut"", has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival by providing exhibits, demonstrations and over 60 vendors from the sheep, wool and fiber arena.
Spring Plant Sale Westford NH April27 The Middlesex Conservation District will be holding its annual Spring Plant Sale at the 4H Fairgrounds.
Connecticut Sheep and Wool Festival vernon CT April27 The festival started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association as a program “to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut” has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival.
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