Little Lights Storytime Corner
2025-01-11 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | 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!
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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
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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
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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.
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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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NEW DATE: Gateway to the World: The Great Port of New York with Bill Miller
2026-03-29 14:00 - 16:00 | NY
Called the greatest harbor anywhere, Bill Miller – Mr. Ocean Liner – will take us on a tour of the harbor & its highlights: the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, bridges & ferryboats, the grand liners & the great skyscrapers.
Bill Miller, known as Mr. Ocean Liner, has written over 100 books on passenger ships. He is also a popular guest speaker on modern-day cruise ships, having made hundreds of voyages and visited ports from Alaska to Antarctica.
He has also hosted ocean liner events at Lincoln Center, been a curator at South Street Seaport, appeared in numerous television programs, and been the recipient of numerous awards. His life has been the subject of a TV documentary aptly titled Mr. Ocean Liner and available on Amazon Prime.
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Preserving America’s Lighthouses
2026-06-07 14:00 - 16:00 | National Lighthouse Museum, 200 The Promenade at Lighthouse Point, Staten Island, NY, 10301
The Memoirs of a Coast Guard Ocean Engineer with Rear Admiral Daniel R. May (Ret.)
Join Daniel R. May for a fascinating presentation on his decades of dedication to preserving America’s historic lighthouses and other vital aids to navigation.
Through personal reflections, behind-the-scenes insights, and engaging anecdotes, he shares the challenges, milestones, and passion that have helped protect these maritime landmarks and ensure their legacy endures.
Rear Admiral Daniel May, a 1979 graduate of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, is the recipient of a Distinguished Service Medal and many other awards. During his career, he served as the engineer for major lighthouse projects, including the relocation of Block Island Southeast Light in Rhode Island (the first move of a major lighthouse in the United States), the relocation of Highland Light on Cape Cod, and the design and construction of a revetment to protect Montauk Light on Long Island, New York.
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