*Pardon our dust!* In support of our mission to preserve and disseminate the maritime and social history of the Ponce de Leon Inlet Light Station, a section of the Lighthouse Gallery Deck will be partially closed for the next few weeks while we complete a tower restoration project. The remaining sections of the Lighthouse Gallery Deck will be open for guest access. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank You for your patronage as we work in support of our mission!

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History & Education

History and Education

Discover Our History 
The Ponce De Leon Inlet Lighthouse Preservation Association has dedicated the past 50 years to extensively researching the unique maritime and social history of the Ponce De Leon (formerly Mosquito) Inlet Light Station, US Lighthouse Establishment/Service, 19th-Century Pacetti Hotel, and the local Florida Region. Discover more than 500 years of history as you explore the history links.

Explore Our Education Offerings 

The American Association of Museum (AAM) states that the quality of museum and its place in the community is dependent upon its scope of educational offerings. I addition to its permanent exhibits, the Preservation Association offers a wide variety of educational opportunities for young and old alike, both onsite and within the local community. Included in these offerings are the Association’s award-winning K-12 educational programs which have been developed by certified teachers and former school administrators in accordance with Florida’s learning standards and are provided to all K-12 Volusia County public and private school groups free of charge both onsite and within the conform of their own classrooms.

Pacetti Hotel Virtual Tour Coming Soon!