In The Spirit Of ’45 Day With Speakers, Special Events, Kids Crafts
The National Historic Landmark Ponce Inlet Lighthouse and Museum welcomes all to celebrate the NATIONAL SPIRIT OF’45 DAY Saturday, August 17, 2024 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with speakers, docent-led workshops, […]
Ponce Inlet Lighthouse Celebrates National Lighthouse Day August 10 With Speakers, Workshops, Special Events, and Kids Crafts
The National Historic Landmark Ponce Inlet Lighthouse and Museum welcomes all to celebrate National Lighthouse Day at the lighthouse, Saturday, August 10, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with a […]
Experience Climb to the Moon in 2024
Climb to the Moon is one of the most popular and unique events hosted at the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse. Even though we’re already halfway through the year, there are still […]
Henry B. Plant
Henry Bradley Plant was a businessman, Florida entrepreneur, and one of the most important early developers of railroad transportation projects in the southeastern United States. His interests in both rail […]
Ponce Inlet Lighthouse Celebrates Independence Day July 4th With Special Kid’s Activities, Workshops And Programs
Principal author of the Declaration of Independence, patriot, and third president of the United States, Thomas Jefferson, celebrated July 4, 1801 by opening the White House, greeting diplomats, civic and […]
Flag Day at the Lighthouse
June 14, this year falling on a Friday, is National Flag Day. While we at the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse commemorate National Flag Day, our celebration is to be held at […]
Civil War Skirmish At Mosquito Inlet
Shortly after Abraham Lincoln’s swearing in as the nation’s sixteenth president, seven southern states announced their intention to secede from the United States. Florida, which had been admitted to the Union only fifteen years earlier, was the third state to declare its independence and among the first to join the Confederacy. On April 12, 1861, tensions between the North and South reached their breaking point when Confederate forces fired on Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor. The American Civil War had begun.
Volunteer Spotlight: Chip Devenger
Ponce Inlet Lighthouse Volunteers come in all forms! For about one month a year, usually in April, Chip Devenger transforms himself from rural, northeastern county Vermont farmer about 30 miles south of Quebec, to elite member of the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse Volunteer Corps. And as such, we want to feature him primarily as the great volunteer he is, but also as a good example of how the PILH Volunteer Corp’s flexible staffing makes it easy for part-time resident- volunteers to spend quality time interacting with our National Historic Landmark visitors, old and young.
Two Itinerant Southern Artists: William Aiken Walker and Daniel O’ Driscoll
Explore the lives and artistic contributions of these two notable figures, shedding light on their journeys and the impact of their work on Southern art. Through a blend of historical narrative and artistic analysis, the article reveals the unique perspectives and enduring legacies of Walker and Driscoll within the rich tapestry of American art history.
Ponce Inlet Lighthouse Celebrates Florida Lighthouse Day on Saturday, April 20
Ponce Inlet Lighthouse and Museum invites visitors to a day of historical celebration on Saturday, April 20, featuring informative presentations, workshops, and a chance to explore the iconic lighthouse and its rich history.
