BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//National Lighthouse Museum - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://lighthousemuseum.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for National Lighthouse Museum REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T160000 DTSTAMP:20260524T195039 CREATED:20260130T200124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T141947Z UID:11467-1774792800-1774800000@lighthousemuseum.org SUMMARY:NEW DATE: Gateway to the World: The Great Port of New York with Bill Miller DESCRIPTION: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. \nBill 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. \nHe 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. \nRegister Today! URL:https://lighthousemuseum.org/event/gateway-to-the-world-the-great-port-of-new-york-with-bill-miller/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:In Person Event,Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lighthousemuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/BillMillerWebGraphic-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T200000 DTSTAMP:20260524T195039 CREATED:20260130T201812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T201944Z UID:11471-1773943200-1773950400@lighthousemuseum.org SUMMARY:Melissa’s Diary: An Erased American Hero DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. \nBased 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. \nRegister Today! URL:https://lighthousemuseum.org/event/melissas-diary-an-erased-american-hero/ LOCATION:National Lighthouse Museum\, 200 The Promenade at Lighthouse Point\, Staten Island\, NY\, 10301 CATEGORIES:In Person Event,Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lighthousemuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/MelissaDiaryWebGraphic-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T160000 DTSTAMP:20260524T195039 CREATED:20260107T171547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T195343Z UID:11417-1771164000-1771171200@lighthousemuseum.org SUMMARY:How Did the Universe Begin? Is It the Only One? NEW DATE! DESCRIPTION:How did everything begin? This lecture with Harold Kozak\, NASA Solar System Ambassador\, looks at what scientists know about the birth of the universe\, including the Big Bang and how space\, time\, and galaxies came to exist. \nLearn what scientists mean by the “multiverse” and why this idea is exciting even if it’s still being explored. \nPerfect for anyone who’s curious about space and the big questions of existence. No science background needed – just curiosity! \nHarold Kozak\nHarold has a B.S. degree from Wagner College and an M.S. degree from Richmond College. He is a retired Adjunct Professor of Astronomy from Wagner College. \nHe has given over 112 NASA presentations both in the United States as well as in Norway\, Iceland\, Scotland\, England\, Ecuador and Peru. In addition\, he is the author of two science fiction novels published on Amazon.com. \nRegister Today! URL:https://lighthousemuseum.org/event/how-did-the-universe-begin-is-it-the-only-one/ LOCATION:National Lighthouse Museum\, 200 The Promenade at Lighthouse Point\, Staten Island\, NY\, 10301 CATEGORIES:Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lighthousemuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/HaroldWebGraphic-3-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T160000 DTSTAMP:20260524T195039 CREATED:20250522T124458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T124644Z UID:11220-1750600800-1750608000@lighthousemuseum.org SUMMARY:The Staten Island Ferry\, A History with Patricia Salmon DESCRIPTION:For more than four hundred years ferries have operated on the waterways that surround Staten Island. Native Americans ran primitive ferries as did the seventeenth century founders of the island. Many modern day courses actually followed their original routes. With the establishment of the Staten Island Ferry run from Saint George to Whitehall in Manhattan in 1886\, ferry service changed drastically. Discover the world’s most famous floating icon! \nPatricia Salmon is a professional historian and naturalist. She writes books that are filled with verified fascinating facts and commentary that appeal to all interested in community history. Ms. Salmon knows what her audience wants and for this reason she searches for history’s hidden secrets. \nPurchase Tickets URL:https://lighthousemuseum.org/event/the-staten-island-ferry-a-history-with-patricia-salmon/ LOCATION:National Lighthouse Museum\, 200 The Promenade at Lighthouse Point\, Staten Island\, NY\, 10301 CATEGORIES:Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lighthousemuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PatSalmonWebsite.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T160000 DTSTAMP:20260524T195039 CREATED:20250307T155314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T172317Z UID:11131-1745762400-1745769600@lighthousemuseum.org SUMMARY:Sculptured Landscapes Shaped by Glaciers Presentation DESCRIPTION:An Endless Inspirational Muse for Artists and Scientists\nPresented by College of Staten Island Faculty:\nDr. Robert Marraccino\, Dr. Richard Veit and Kevin Schreck \nDon’t miss opportunity to see the Melting Age Exhibit! \n“Antarctic Voyage” is a new documentary from award-winning filmmaker Kevin Schreck about a biological research expedition to the remote island of South Georgia\, starring charismatic field biologist\, Dr. Samantha Monier. \nDr. Richard Veit is broadly interested in the ecology of birds\, with special emphasis on foraging behavior of seabirds and long-distance dispersal and vagrancy of birds in general. He will discuss his research on climate effects upon seabirds and marine mammals. \nDr. Robert Marraccino explores the impact of the last glacial age\, which shaped Staten Island’s landscape. Around 25\,000 years ago\, melting glaciers carved features like the Staten Island Expressway’s route\, flat terrains\, and kettle lakes in Clove Lakes Park and Brady’s Pond. \nPurchase Tickets!\nClick here for Flyer PDF. URL:https://lighthousemuseum.org/event/sculptured-landscapes-shaped-by-glaciers-presentation/ LOCATION:National Lighthouse Museum\, 200 The Promenade at Lighthouse Point\, Staten Island\, NY\, 10301 CATEGORIES:Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lighthousemuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/SculpturedLandscapesWebsite-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T160000 DTSTAMP:20260524T195039 CREATED:20250314T183545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T183735Z UID:11151-1742738400-1742745600@lighthousemuseum.org SUMMARY:State of the Harbor with the Billion Oyster Project DESCRIPTION:Billion Oyster Project is a New York City-based nonprofit organization on a mission to restore 1 billion oysters to NYC’s Harbor by 2035 through restoration and education initiatives. Oysters provide a number of beneficial effects for the ecosystem including filtering water via filter feeding\, increasing habitat for other animals\, and protecting shorelines from storm surges. \nLearn about the state of the harbor from Billion Oyster Project staff\, and how you can get involved in restoration efforts in your area. \nZeke King Phillips grew up in (mostly) land-locked Pennsylvania\, but always dreamed of becoming a marine biologist. He studied geosciences in college\, focusing on paleontology\, and is currently working on a graduate degree in geosciences\, ecology\, and climate science. He’s also interested in science-focused public outreach\, community engagement and is super excited to be involved with community science. \nPurchase Tickets URL:https://lighthousemuseum.org/event/state-of-the-harbor-with-the-billion-oyster-project/ LOCATION:National Lighthouse Museum\, 200 The Promenade at Lighthouse Point\, Staten Island\, NY\, 10301 CATEGORIES:Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lighthousemuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/CityofWaterDayWebGraphic2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T160000 DTSTAMP:20260524T195039 CREATED:20250121T182621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T182719Z UID:11089-1739714400-1739721600@lighthousemuseum.org SUMMARY:Professor Joseph Henry and His Work with the USLHS Depot DESCRIPTION:With speaker Dr. Michael Vigorito \nProfessor 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. \nAt 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. \nHenry 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. \nAbout 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. \nPurchase Ticket!\nClick here for Flyer PDF. URL:https://lighthousemuseum.org/event/professor-joseph-henry-and-his-work-with-the-uslhs-depot/ LOCATION:National Lighthouse Museum\, 200 The Promenade at Lighthouse Point\, Staten Island\, NY\, 10301 CATEGORIES:In Person Event,Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lighthousemuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/JosephHenryWebGraphic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T153000 DTSTAMP:20260524T195039 CREATED:20240411T202717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T202952Z UID:10806-1717336800-1717342200@lighthousemuseum.org SUMMARY:New Jersey Shipwrecks DESCRIPTION:An overview of shipwrecks off the Jersey Shore with Dan Lieb \nDan is a certified scuba diver having attained a divemaster certification. He has logged over 2\,300 dives to date. This includes rescue dives\, an important certification to hold in the field. \nHe has a love for maritime history in the state of New Jersey. For more than two decades he has spent countless hours researching and identifying shipwrecks off the coast. This avocation\, coupled with his diving and technical illustration background has allowed him to participate in 30 archaeological expeditions throughout the region. He has mapped well over twenty wreck sites and created illustrations of them for archaeological reports for both state and federal agencies. \nGet your tickets today! URL:https://lighthousemuseum.org/event/new-jersey-shipwrecks/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:In Person Event,Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lighthousemuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ShipwreckWebGraphic-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230805T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230805T150000 DTSTAMP:20260524T195039 CREATED:20230121T001702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230721T155057Z UID:7210-1691244000-1691247600@lighthousemuseum.org SUMMARY:Lighthouse Weekend Lecture-Lilac’s Museum Director Mary Habstrit DESCRIPTION:Lilac’s Museum Director Mary Habstritt is the featured speaker and will look back at Lilac’s 90 years from her launch in 1933 through today. Cynthia Burmeister will share her story of the christening of the last Ambrose Lightship WLV-613. Bill Burmeister will talk about Kukui in the South Pacific in 1960. Free Admission! \nRESERVE YOUR FREE TICKET URL:https://lighthousemuseum.org/event/lighthouse-weekend-lecture/ LOCATION:National Lighthouse Museum\, 200 The Promenade at Lighthouse Point\, Staten Island\, NY\, 10301 CATEGORIES:Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lighthousemuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/MaryHabstrittWebsite.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T180000 DTSTAMP:20260524T195039 CREATED:20211221T021151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221012T141321Z UID:6126-1666288800-1666288800@lighthousemuseum.org SUMMARY:Soul of the Hurricane: The Perfect Storm and An Accidental Sailor Program and Book Signing with Author Nelson Simon DESCRIPTION:Thirty years ago\, Nelson Simon accepted an invitation to help sail a ship from Brooklyn to Bermuda\, despite having little sailing experience. The ship ended up in what would later become known as the “Perfect Storm.” The crew managed to hold out long enough to be rescued by the US Coast Guard. \nPURCHASE TICKETS URL:https://lighthousemuseum.org/event/soul-of-the-hurricane-the-perfect-storm-and-an-accidental-sailor-program-and-book-signing-with-author-nelson-simon/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lighthousemuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/NelsonSimonWebGraphic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220203T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220203T170000 DTSTAMP:20260524T195039 CREATED:20220204T033912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220213T030918Z UID:6188-1643875200-1643907600@lighthousemuseum.org SUMMARY:Presentation - Book signing - Hybrid Event DESCRIPTION:Additional Information and details to come soon. URL:https://lighthousemuseum.org/event/presentation-book-signing-hybrid-event/ LOCATION:NY CATEGORIES:Lecture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211202T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211202T180000 DTSTAMP:20260524T195039 CREATED:20211118T154828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220213T030942Z UID:6109-1638468000-1638468000@lighthousemuseum.org SUMMARY:Queen Elizabeth 2:  Ship Of Legend with Bill Miller DESCRIPTION:Lecture\, in person and Zoom \nWhen the original Queen Mary & Queen Elizabeth were retired in the late Sixties\, it was largely believed crossing the Atlantic by ocean liner was over. The airlines had taken as much as 98% of all passengers. But Britain’s Cunard Line felt differently and built one last Atlantic super liner. Thus\, came the ship which became the most successful liner of all time\, the Queen Elizabeth 2.  Fondly known as the QE2\, she went on to sail for 39 years\, steamed more miles\, visited more ports and carried more passengers than any other liner of her kind. Now residing as a hotel & museum out in Dubai\, Bill Miller will review the ship’s long and colorful history. \nBill 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. \nPurchase Tckets URL:https://lighthousemuseum.org/event/queen-elizabeth-2-ship-of-legend-with-bill-miller/ LOCATION:The National Lighthouse Museum\, 200 The Promenade at Lighthouse Point\, Staten Island\, NY\, 10301\, United States CATEGORIES:Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lighthousemuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/billmillerforwebsite.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211114T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211114T140000 DTSTAMP:20260524T195039 CREATED:20211026T023547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220213T030951Z UID:6095-1636898400-1636898400@lighthousemuseum.org SUMMARY:Pilot Ships in NY - A Presentation by Captain Joe Ahlstrom DESCRIPTION:In Person and On Zoom!\nShip pilots safely navigate marine vessels into or out of harbors. They specialize in the knowledge of weather\, tides\, water depths\, local winds\, currents\, and marine traffic to navigate a ship or vessel safely. Learn about Pilot Ships\, how you become a Pilot and how they help in logistics of the harbor. \nPURCHASE TICKETS URL:https://lighthousemuseum.org/event/pilot-ships-in-ny-a-presentation-by-captain-joe-ahlstrom/ LOCATION:National Lighthouse Museum\, 200 The Promenade at Lighthouse Point\, Staten Island\, NY\, 10301 CATEGORIES:Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lighthousemuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/pilotshipsforwebsite.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR