The lighthouse is the oldest lighthouse in the State, authorized by the Second Congress, under President George Washington in 1792. Construction began in June and completed on November 5, 1796. This 100 foot tower has been part of Long Island's land and seascape since then and remains one of the oldest lighthouses still in operation. 137 steps to the top of the tower. The museum, in the 1860 Keepers house, has many historical documents, and photographs.
Location:
Highway 27, Montauk New York
Telephone
631-668-2544 Toll Free: 88-685-7646
Other History nearby:
(East Hampton) 'Home Sweet Home'
(Madison) Allis-Bushnell House and Museum
(New Haven) Amistad Memorial
(Newport) Astors' Beechwood Mansion and Museum
(Old Mystic) B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill
(Cheshire) Baker Character, Comic & Cartoon Museum
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06/09 Coming to The Montauk 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.
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.
Contemporary Art Fair Connecticut Norwalk CT April27-28 Modeled after our two sucessful NYC shows at the Javits Center. Each of the two shows will have approximately 100 exhibitors.
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