National Lighthouse Museum

Preserving America’s Lighthouses
2026-06-07 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | 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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Perfect for FATHER’S DAY!
2026-06-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Leaves from Pier1 (National Lighthouse Museum Site) on the Nautical Princess
View lighthouses on and off shore. Tour Staten Island from the outside looking in with speaker Pat Salmon. Food and drink available for purchase. No outside food and drink allowed. **Leaves from Pier1 (National Lighthouse Museum Site) on the Nautical Princess.
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The East River and Long Island Sound
2026-07-26 11:00 - 14:00 | Leaves from Fast Ferry Dock in St. George on the New York Water Taxi
Pass through Hell’s Gate to Long Island Sound learning about several lighthouse facts along the way turning around at the Throgsneck Bridge. Bring your own snacks and drinks. **Leaves from Fast Ferry Dock in St. George on the New York Water Taxi
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16th Annual Lightkeeper's Gala
2026-08-07 17:00 - 23:00
Details coming in early 2026!

Celebrating 250 Years of our American Lighthouses
2026-08-08 14:00 - 16:00 | National Lighthouse Museum, 200 The Promenade at Lighthouse Point, Staten Island, NY, 10301
From the time the first ship left port thousands of years ago and promptly hit a rock and sank, “Lighthouses” have been guiding mariners along the often unknown and treacherous shores the world over. Our nation was a relative latecomer to the world of “Navigational Aides”, but science, technology, courage, and dedication soon made our American lighthouses the envy of the world. Join lighthouse volunteer, historian, and author Jack Graham in a pictorial tour of lighthouse evolution from 1776 to today.
Mr. Graham is a retired Pennsylvania state park manager, always involved in operation and maintenance of historic sites to include colonial-era farms, grist mills, iron furnaces, and farmstead buildings. Since retirement in 2005, Mr. Graham and his wife have spent a part of each summer as docents at 17 different lighthouses across the U.S. and Canada.
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Statue of Liberty Sunset Harbor Cruise
2026-08-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Leaves from Pier1 (National Lighthouse Museum Site) on the Nautical Princess
View lighthouses on and off shore. Bring your own snacks and drinks. **Leaves from Pier1 (National Lighthouse Museum Site) on the Lady Marie
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Hudson River Cruise
2026-09-20 11:00 - 14:00 | Leaves from Fast Ferry Dock in St. George on the New York Water Taxi
Cruise Up the Hudson River to Tarrytown Light near the legendary Sleepy Hollow. See the Little Red Lighthouse under the George Washington Bridge along this scenic boat tour with speaker Maggie Flanagan. Bring your own snacks and drinks. **Leaves from Fast Ferry Dock in St. George on the New York Water Taxi
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