National Lighthouse Museum

Lighthouses are for Lovers and Friends High Tea
2026-02-28 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | National Lighthouse Museum, 200 The Promenade at Lighthouse Point, Staten Island, NY, 10301
Guests are invited to bring their own teacup to compete in our Best Teacup Contest, adding a personal and whimsical touch to the afternoon. Americana period attire is encouraged, so feel free to dress the part and step back in time as we celebrate history, friendship, and romance. The event will also feature the launching of the Angel Fish Flag by Selva Orzelli.. Enjoy raffles, light jazz, and delightful conversation as we gather for an elegant yet relaxed high tea experience surrounded by the enduring charm of lighthouses and the connections they represent.
Sponsorships available.
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Melissa’s Diary: An Erased American Hero
2026-03-19 18:00 - 20:00
In the treacherous waters off the coast of Maine during the late 1800s, Melissa Colby Holden, a woman of Native American heritage and indomitable spirit, embarked on a daring journey that would forever alter the course of maritime history and women’s rights. This is not merely the story of Maine’s only permanent female lighthouse keeper, but a testament to the power of one woman’s refusal to be erased by a male-dominated world determined to silence her voice.
This is not a story about a woman who needed saving. This is a story about a woman who helped change history and refused to be erased.
Based on true events, this Life’s Diary chronicles a remarkable woman’s journey through love, loss, tragedy, innovation, and triumph. From the windswept isolation of Mark Isle Lighthouse to the bustling streets of Washington, D.C., Melissa’s story unfolds against the backdrop of a rapidly changing America, one where women were fighting for their most basic rights while men in positions of power sought to maintain the status quo at any cost.
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