Storytime Hour: Reading of Kate's Light
2024-08-03 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | NY
Readings at 11am and 12pm
Reading of Kate’s Light, a story about Kate Walker at Robbin’s Reef Lighthouse by Elizabeth Spires (Author), Emily Arnold McCully (Illustrator).
Living in the isolated Robbins Reef Lighthouse, overlooking turn-of-the-century New York Harbor, Kate Walker spent her life minding the light, keeping passing ships from running aground on the dangerous shoals. Originally the assistant to her lighthouse keeper husband John Walker, after his death Kate convinced the Lighthouse Board that she was able to manage the hard work on her own.
For more than three decades, Kate lived a solitary life, often totally isolated from the mainland by rough seas and dangerous storms. Tending to the lamps and ringing the heavy warning bell, she helped ships avert disaster– and saved many sailors from the cold, choppy waters when disaster struck.
Elizabeth Spires describes the joys and hardships of a life at sea, detailing pivotal moments in Walker’s life to show her indomitable spirit, and celebrates the determination that drove Kate to keep her home and her livelihood. Paired with Emily Arnold McCully’s atmospheric, vivid watercolor-and-ink illustrations of lonely lighthouses, sun-dappled afternoons, and wrathful storms, this gripping picture book brings turn of the century New York to life.
Books will be available for purchase.

Panel Presentation About Kate Walker
2024-08-03 14:00 - 15:30 | NY
With Wade Goria as the Moderator
Katherine Walker tended the Robbins Reef Light in New York Harbor for more than 30 years after the death of her husband, Captain John Walker. During her tenure she rescued 50 or more sailors from shipwrecks.

National Lighthouse Museum Night at Ferryhawks
2024-08-10 18:30 - 21:30 | NY
Come out with the National Lighthouse Museum to round out Lighthouse Recognition Week and
complete our celebration of 10 Years of the museum with a fun-filled night at Hawk City.
Purchase tickets to see the Staten Island Ferryhawks go head-to-head with the Hagerstown
Flying Boxcars on August 10th at 6:30 pm using the link below and a percentage of
the proceeds will go directly to the National Lighthouse Museum located in the heart of St.
George, Staten Island. Enjoy great views, good company & fireworks at the end of the night!
We are so thankful for your support and Let’s Go Hawks!
Get your tickets today!
*Only tickets purchased through our dedicated link will benefit the National Lighthouse Museum.

NLM First Fridays
2024-09-06 17:30 - 20:30 | National Lighthouse Museum, 200 The Promenade at Lighthouse Point, Staten Island, NY, 10301
Join the National Lighthouse Museum for Outdoor Games and Refreshments. Free admission to the museum.

Environmental Community Meeting
2024-09-12 18:00 - 20:00 | National Lighthouse Museum, 200 The Promenade at Lighthouse Point, Staten Island, NY, 10301
Join the National Lighthouse Museum
and the NY-NJ Harbor & Estuary Program
for a local community meeting!
Tell us about your local community concerns!
How do you use your waterways?
What kinds of programs do you want to see in the future?
Refreshments Provided!
Call to RSVP: (718)390-0040
or email: eballadares@hudsonriver.org

Fig Fest
2024-09-15 14:00 - 18:00 | NY
Entertainment • Food • Vendors
Fig Fest: $5.00 Suggested Donation
Plus Free Entry into the National Lighthouse Museum!
Meet Sir Isaac “Fig” Newton!
A Fig King will be Crowned!
Fig King Contest participants must check into Judging Area.
Registration closes at 3pm. Winner announced at 4pm.
All invited to enter Fig King Contest with Fig Food Entries.
Email Cézanne Bies at Education@lighthousemuseum.org for more details or click here for online form.
Sponsored by:
Robert Defalco Realty
New York City Department of Cultural Affairs
Council Members David Carr and Kamilah Hanks
Become a Vendor! Click here for application.

International Lighthouse Point Fest
2024-10-06 13:00 - 18:00 | NY
Celebrating Our Maritime History
Children’s Activities • Entertainment • Ethnic Food
$3.00 Suggested Donation • Children under 12 Free
Plus Free Entry into the National Lighthouse Museum!
SOUP CONTEST IS BACK!
Free to Enter the Contest. Click here to Enter.
$7 to Sample the Soup Entries.
Call for performers and artists!
Email Cézanne at education@lighthousemuseum.org
Click here to become a vendor!
Sponsored by:
NYC Cultural Affairs
Council Members David Carr and Kamilah Hanks

NJ Model Ship Club Demonstrations & Displays
2024-11-16 11:00 - 15:00 | NY
Join us for an exciting day of maritime craftsmanship and creativity with the NJ Model Ship Club! Dedicated members will showcase their stunning model ships and share their expertise through live demonstrations.

Museum Store Sunday: Holiday Market & Open House
2024-12-01 11:00 - 16:00 | NY
Join us for a festive celebration at our Holiday Shopping Party and Open House! Enjoy a cozy atmosphere filled with holiday cheer as you browse our museum, unique gifts and artisanal products:

Free Admission!
Nautical Gifts
Refreshments
Cookies

Little Lights Storytime Corner
2024-12-07 12:00 - 13:00 | National Lighthouse Museum, 200 The Promenade at Lighthouse Point, Staten Island, NY, 10301
Young minds will embark on whimsical adventures with the beloved series “The Lighthouse Keeper” by writers Ronda and David Armitage. For children ages 5-10.
Featuring the The Lighthouse Keeper’s Rescue.
Join us for nautical adventures, interactive activities, and the chance to meet fellow young book enthusiasts. Parents are welcome to stay and enjoy the joyous atmosphere, as our trained storytellers bring characters to life and ignite imaginations. It’s a weekly celebration of literacy, creativity, and community spirit. See you there!
RSVP today!
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Little Lights Storytime Corner
2024-12-14 12:00 - 13:00 | NY
Young minds will embark on whimsical adventures with the beloved series “The Lighthouse Keeper” by writers Ronda and David Armitage. For children ages 5-10.
Featuring the The Lighthouse Keeper’s Christmas.
Join us for nautical adventures, interactive activities, and the chance to meet fellow young book enthusiasts. Parents are welcome to stay and enjoy the joyous atmosphere, as our trained storytellers bring characters to life and ignite imaginations. It’s a weekly celebration of literacy, creativity, and community spirit. See you there!
RSVP today!
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Fathom
2024-12-14 17:00 - 19:00 | National Lighthouse Museum, 200 The Promenade at Lighthouse Point, Staten Island, NY, 10301
Exhibit runs from December 14th to January 8th
Opening reception on December 14th from 5pm- 7pm
Fathom is a video installation that explores the mercurial experience of time passing and the impermanence of life. Set in a dreamlike, transitional space—part waiting room, part ship at sea—the work evokes a sense of suspension, with figures paused, waiting, and watching. Through their actions, the boundaries between measuring time and space blur, reflecting the paradox that after events pass, only memories persist, hovering between the tangible and the ephemeral.
The title, Fathom, embodies this duality. Rooted in its nautical origins as a unit of depth—once defined by the span of a sailor’s outstretched arms—it also invites the viewer to “fathom” or contemplate the immeasurable: time, memory, and absence. The work is both a meditation and a memento mori, like staring at the sea—immense, beautiful, unknowable.
About the Artist: Caleb Hammond is a creator of performance and visual art. He is an actor, director, and video and installation artist whose work has been performed and exhibited nationally and internationally. In his original works, he explores fragmented and layered imagery, using multiple exposure techniques to create environments that shift and slip, providing viewers with surprising, multifaceted experiences. His work examines the scale and shape of the spaces we inhabit, blurring the boundaries between interior and exterior, monumental and mundane events, expansive and empty spaces, and the passage of time.

Little Lights Storytime Corner
2024-12-28 12:00 - 13:00 | NY
Young minds will embark on whimsical adventures with the beloved series “The Lighthouse Keeper” by writers Ronda and David Armitage. For children ages 5-10.
Featuring the The Lighthouse Keeper’s Tea.
Join us for nautical adventures, interactive activities, and the chance to meet fellow young book enthusiasts. Parents are welcome to stay and enjoy the joyous atmosphere, as our trained storytellers bring characters to life and ignite imaginations. It’s a weekly celebration of literacy, creativity, and community spirit. See you there!
RSVP today!
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Little Lights Storytime Corner
2025-01-04 12:00 - 13:00 | NY
Young minds will embark on whimsical adventures with the beloved series “The Lighthouse Keeper” by writers Ronda and David Armitage. For children ages 5-10.
Featuring the The Lighthouse Keeper’s Cat.
Join us for nautical adventures, interactive activities, and the chance to meet fellow young book enthusiasts. Parents are welcome to stay and enjoy the joyous atmosphere, as our trained storytellers bring characters to life and ignite imaginations. It’s a weekly celebration of literacy, creativity, and community spirit. See you there!
RSVP today!
Click here for Flyer PDF.

Little Lights Storytime Corner
2025-01-11 12:00 - 13:00 | NY
Young minds will embark on whimsical adventures with the beloved series “The Lighthouse Keeper” by writers Ronda and David Armitage. For children ages 5-10.
Featuring the The Lighthouse Keeper’s Catastrophe.
Join us for nautical adventures, interactive activities, and the chance to meet fellow young book enthusiasts. Parents are welcome to stay and enjoy the joyous atmosphere, as our trained storytellers bring characters to life and ignite imaginations. It’s a weekly celebration of literacy, creativity, and community spirit. See you there!
RSVP today!
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USCG and Prohibition with Timothy Dring
2025-01-12 14:00 - 15:00 | NY
During Prohibition in the United States, the Coast Guard played a significant role in enforcing the ban on alcoholic beverages. They patrolled the coastlines and arrested smugglers, and several service members lost their lives during law enforcement missions.
Buy Tickets!
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Little Lights Storytime Corner
2025-01-18 12:00 - 13:00 | NY
Young minds will embark on whimsical adventures with the beloved series “The Lighthouse Keeper” by writers Ronda and David Armitage. For children ages 5-10.
Featuring the The Lighthouse Keeper’s Lunch.
Join us for nautical adventures, interactive activities, and the chance to meet fellow young book enthusiasts. Parents are welcome to stay and enjoy the joyous atmosphere, as our trained storytellers bring characters to life and ignite imaginations. It’s a weekly celebration of literacy, creativity, and community spirit. See you there!
RSVP today!
Click here for Flyer PDF.

Little Lights Storytime Corner
2025-01-25 12:00 - 13:00 | NY
Young minds will embark on whimsical adventures with the beloved series “The Lighthouse Keeper” by writers Ronda and David Armitage. For children ages 5-10.
Featuring the The Lighthouse Keeper’s Breakfast.
Join us for nautical adventures, interactive activities, and the chance to meet fellow young book enthusiasts. Parents are welcome to stay and enjoy the joyous atmosphere, as our trained storytellers bring characters to life and ignite imaginations. It’s a weekly celebration of literacy, creativity, and community spirit. See you there!
RSVP today!
Click here for Flyer PDF.

Lighthouses are for Lovers and Friends
2025-02-12 18:00 - 22:00 | Francesco’s Supper Club, 3555 Victory Blvd., Staten Island, 10314, United States
Bring a table of family and friends to enjoy a fun filled night out!
MENU
Appetizer
Mixed Green Salad
2nd Course (Choice of One)
Mozzarella Capressa
Stuffed Eggplant Rollatini
Pene Ala Vodka
3rd Course (Choice of One)
Chicken Parmigiana
Veal Marsala
Grilled Pork Chop
Flounder Oreganato
Eggplant Parmigiana
All entrees come with Potato Croquette and Vegetables
Dessert
Carrot Cake
Or New York Cheesecake
Choice of Coffee, Tea, Cappuccino
Bottles of Wine on Table
Musical Entertainment • Raffles
$75.00 per person
Purchase Ticket!
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Professor Joseph Henry and His Work with the USLHS Depot
2025-02-16 14:00 - 16:00 | National Lighthouse Museum, 200 The Promenade at Lighthouse Point, Staten Island, NY, 10301
With speaker Dr. Michael Vigorito
Professor Joseph Henry (1797–1878), a pioneering American physicist and the first Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, made significant contributions to both scientific innovation and public service.
At the U.S. Lighthouse Depot on Staten Island, Henry spearheaded efforts to modernize America’s lighthouse system. His experiments and innovations enhanced maritime safety by improving lighthouse technology.
Henry also recognized the importance of meteorological data for public safety, laying the groundwork for the eventual creation of the U.S. Weather Bureau. His contributions reflect a legacy of using science to advance both public welfare and knowledge, particularly at the intersection of maritime safety and meteorology.
About the Speaker: Dr. Vigorito has been a full-time faculty member of the Psychology Department at Seton Hall University since 1989. He received his doctorate in Experimental Psychology at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst and post-doctoral training in behavioral pharmacology at Rutgers University.
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Melting Age Art Show
2025-03-15 - 2025-06-01 | National Lighthouse Museum, 200 The Promenade at Lighthouse Point, Staten Island, NY, 10301
The Melting Age Art Show by Alfons Rodriguez and Fatma Kadir at the National Lighthouse Museum will open on March 15th and run until June 1, 2025.
Opening Reception Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 2p.m.
Join photographer Alfons Rodriguez and award-winning oil artist Fatma Kadir at the NLM for their joint art show, “The Melting Age.” This exhibition beautifully captures the grandeur of glacial landscapes and the global significance of melting water flow. Coinciding with World Water Day on March 22, 2025, the show also marks the inaugural “Glacier Day,” focusing on the theme of “Glacier Preservation.”
Witness the artists’ portrayal of the breathtaking glacial landscapes and the profound impact of melting water flow.

SOLD OUT! Safety Boating Course
2025-04-22 17:00 - 2025-04-23 22:00 | National Lighthouse Museum, 200 The Promenade at Lighthouse Point, Staten Island, NY, 10301
TWO NIGHT COURSE:
Tuesday, April 22 & Wednesday, April 23
5:00pm-10:00pm • $125.00
Boat Handling • Boat Handling Under Adverse Conditions
Required Equipment • Aids to Navigation • Docking & Undocking
Fueling and Safety • Navigation Rules
Effective January 1, 2025, All Boaters on NY Waters Must Take a Safe Boating Course, per NY Legislation. MUST attend both parts to receive Boat Safety Training Certificate. Covers NY State and US Certification. NJ License will not be covered.
Course includes Cake and Coffee and the Official Guide Book – America’s Boating Course by the United States Power Squadron.
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Lighthouse Hunt
2025-05-18 | NY
Learn about the ten lighthouses on and off shore Staten Island!

Start time at either the Conference House in Tottenville or the National Lighthouse Museum between 10am – 11am to allow ample time to finish before 4pm at either location.
Follow map and visit lighthouses in Staten Island.
Take selfies or group photos with lighthouses in the background, receiving your lighthouse stickers at each site.
Have a family-friendly fun day learning about Staten Island’s lighthouse history.

INCLUDES:
Lighthouse Hunt Tote Bag (1 per bike/motorcycle & 2 per vehicle included with admission fee, each additional tote is $5 each) containing self directed maps to lighthouse locations both on and off shore, commemorative stamps, & fun giveaways!
Hunt Participation Award Ribbon to remember this special day!
RULES:
We suggest two or three participants – designated driver/navigator, and photographer.
Post pictures on Facebook or Instagram and tag us @NationalLighthouseMuseum.
$35 per carload
$15 per bicycle or motorcycle
Purchase Tickets
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City of Water Day: Picnic By the Bay!
2025-07-12 11:00 - 16:00 | National Lighthouse Museum, 200 The Promenade at Lighthouse Point, Staten Island, NY, 10301
Bring your Picnic Lunch and Enjoy Views of the NY Harbor
Live Music by Harbortown • Orcas and Glaciers Art Show by Selva Ozelli
Lighthouse Ladies Reading and Book Signing • Al Fresco Art Experience with People’s Choice Award
Hands-On Lighthouse-Related Children’s Activities
Billion Oyster Project Educational Booth
Gotham Whale Educational Booth plus viewing of their award winning film
Rain Barrel/Stormwater Management with Tony Rose
Free Admission to the National Lighthouse Museum

International Lighthouse Point Fest
2025-10-05 13:00 - 18:00 | National Lighthouse Museum, 200 The Promenade at Lighthouse Point, Staten Island, NY, 10301
Celebrating Our Maritime History
Children’s Activities • Magic
Balloons • Face Painting
International Entertainment
Indian Dance • Mariachi Performers • DJ Joe Nose
Opera Singing • Afro-Caribbean
$3.00 Suggested Donation • Children under 12 Free
Plus Free Entry into the National Lighthouse Museum!
SOUP CONTEST IS BACK!
Free to Enter the Contest. Click here to Enter.
$7 to Sample the Soup Entries.
Call for performers and artists!
Email info@lighthousemuseum.org
Click here to become a vendor!

Open House New York Weekend
2025-10-17 - 2025-10-19 | NY
Open House New York Weekend is an annual festival that unlocks 300 destinations across the five boroughs for behind-the-scenes tours and special activities.
Take a look at new buildings transforming the skyline, step inside infrastructure facilities keeping the city running, explore parks offering respite, discover state-of-the-art performance spaces, visit manufacturing workshops, browse private collections, and much more.

Cosmic Bowling
2025-11-02 13:30 - 15:30 | Rab’s Country Lanes, 1600 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY, 10305, United States
Cosmic Bowling at Rab’s Country Lanes will light up the afternoon to benefit the National Lighthouse Museum!
Guests will enjoy an afternoon of bowling under the cosmic lights, complete with shoe rental, pizza, and soda. Each ticket also includes five free raffle tickets, with the option to purchase more for a chance to win exciting prizes—all while supporting the National Lighthouse Museum.
Reserve Your Lane

Museum Store Sunday
2025-11-18 11:00 - 16:00 | NY
We’re excited to invite shoppers to our store on Sunday, November 30, in celebration of Museum Store Sunday! Everyone is welcome to visit our store at the to shop with purpose and find distinctive and locally-made gifts for family, friends, and anyone on their holiday lists, such as ornaments, clothing, and accessories.
Shoppers’ museum store purchases support their favorite museums and cultural institutions, as well as artists and small businesses in their communities.

Lighthouses are for Lovers and Friends High Tea
2026-03-14 15:00 - 17:00 | 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 | National Lighthouse Museum, 200 The Promenade at Lighthouse Point, Staten Island, NY, 10301
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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