*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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The Sea Zoo and Bongoland – the real in depth story of these two Volusia County early tourist attractions. Volusia County’s first tourist attractions – the Sea Zoo and Bongoland. A look at these wonderful early tourist attractions from the perspective of the son of the owner. Learn the backstory and details of these attractions. […]
Join us for a docent-led tour of the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse, where you’ll hear fascinating stories of lighthouse life, discover how maritime navigation evolved, and explore one of the nation’s most authentic light stations. Perfect for history lovers, families, and curious minds alike! Included with regular admission.
Calling all homeschool families! Join the staff and volunteer docents of the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse and Museum on Thursday October 23rd for a fun-filled day of hands-on educational workshops focusing on Geography in Florida! Parents can register their student(s) for this special one-day event at www.lighthouselocker.org beginning at noon on Monday September 22nd until all available […]
Step into the season and uncover local history this fall! Join us for a docent-led tour of the beautifully restored Pacetti Hotel Museum, where you’ll explore fascinating stories, see unique artifacts, and experience Ponce Inlet’s past come to life. Included with regular admission. No registration required.
Explore the dramatic true story behind Stephen Crane’s classic work The Open Boat. In 1897, Crane—already acclaimed for The Red Badge of Courage—found himself shipwrecked off the coast of Florida aboard the Commodore. His harrowing experience at sea and the sight of the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse inspired the pages of his unforgettable tale. Discover the […]
Join us for a docent-led tour of the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse, where you’ll hear fascinating stories of lighthouse life, discover how maritime navigation evolved, and explore one of the nation’s most authentic light stations. Perfect for history lovers, families, and curious minds alike! Included with regular admission.
Step into the season and uncover local history this fall! Join us for a docent-led tour of the beautifully restored Pacetti Hotel Museum, where you’ll explore fascinating stories, see unique artifacts, and experience Ponce Inlet’s past come to life. Included with regular admission. No registration required.
Join us at the New Smyrna Regional Library to discover the story behind Mosquito County, the once-official name for a large swath of Florida, and learn how the infamous Mosquito Inlet became home to one of the tallest and most historic lighthouses in the nation. This engaging talk dives into early Florida history, name changes, […]
Step into the season and uncover local history this fall! Join us for a docent-led tour of the beautifully restored Pacetti Hotel Museum, where you’ll explore fascinating stories, see unique artifacts, and experience Ponce Inlet’s past come to life. Included with regular admission. No registration required
Join us for our monthly event: Climb to the Moon!
