Events

Join us for our monthly event: Climb to the Moon!

The Ponce Inlet Lighthouse & Museum will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. We will reopen on November 27th at 10 AM. Be sure to check out our Gift Shop as a Black Friday shopping alternative. Have a very happy Thanksgiving!

Kick off the holiday season at the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse with “Tunes at the Tower”! On Saturday, December 5, 2025 at 11:00 AM, enjoy the Daytona Beach Concert Band as they fill the grounds with festive classics and modern holiday favorites. This cheerful concert is included with regular paid admission — come get into the spirit […]

Join us at the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse for a fascinating look into the lives and experiences of the men from Volusia County who served in the Union Navy during the Civil War. Presented by Ryan Estes of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW), this engaging program will explore the stories of […]

This month’s Volunteer Meeting will be held on, 12/14/27 beginning at 11:00 AM in the Education Building. This meeting will also be open for new volunteer applicants: Do you have a passion for history that you would like to share with young and old alike? Are you looking for an opportunity to socialize with others and […]

The Ponce Inlet Lighthouse & Museum will be closed on Christmas Day. We will reopen on December 26th at 10 AM. Have a wonderful holiday!

Explore the perilous history of Florida’s coast and the vital role the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse played in guiding sailors through dangerous waters during this unique walking tour. The tour will last approximately two hours, beginning with a welcome in the Gift Shop Conference Room followed by a guided walk through the Lighthouse and Museum grounds. […]

Start 2027 with a visit to one of Florida’s most iconic landmarks! The Ponce Inlet Lighthouse & Museum will be open for special holiday hours on Friday, January 1, and Saturday, January 2, 2027, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Explore the historic lighthouse and museum, take in breathtaking views of the coast, and enjoy […]

This month’s Volunteer Meeting will be held on, 01/11/27 beginning at 11:00 AM in the Education Building. This meeting will also be open for new volunteer applicants: Do you have a passion for history that you would like to share with young and old alike? Are you looking for an opportunity to socialize with others and […]

Lighthouses were very important to the new United States. As the first United States Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton was charged with paying off the debt of the young country accrued during the Revolutionary War, and to establish Federal control of all twelve existing Colonial lighthouses in the young country. During his term, he […]