Less than a mile off-shore from Rockport's picturesque harbor, the twin lighthouses of Thacher Island loom like sentinels guarding the coasts of Cape Ann. On that island in the Great Storm of 1635, Anthony Thacher and his wife were the only survivors of a shipwreck that swept away their children and friends. As a memento of that tragedy, the General Court granted Thacher that same island as his inheritance. In 1771, the Colonial Government bought back this 50-acre island, and erected twin lighthouses, now one hundred and sixty feet above sea level. The entire Island is now maintained by the Thacher Island Association, a non-profit organization, as a National Register Historic Site. Limited camping and a small apartment is available for overnight visitors.
Location:
Thacher Island, Rockport Massachusetts 01966
Telephone
978-546-2326
(Brookline) Alfred Adler Institute Of Boston Inc
(Annisquam) Annisquam Harbor Light
(Marblehead) Back Beach
(Salem) Baker's Island Light
(Boston) Boston Architectural Center
(Boston) Boston Duck Tours
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06/09 Coming to The Rockport 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.
Taste of the Valley Plymouth NH March21 Experience all of your favorite local flavors. Several restaurants from the region will be there hoping to win your vote in the "Best in Show" competition.
Seacoast Home and Garden Show Durham NH March23-24 The 19th annual show features more than 225 exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services for your home.
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.
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