National Lighthouse Day
August 7, from 9am-2pm - Free Admission!
Join in the celebration to honor the Cape May Lighthouse on National Lighthouse Day!
Activities include:
- Vendors offering nautical merchandise
- Pirate hat-making for kids
- Storytelling about the Lighthouse, pirates and shipwrecks, and the ghosts of the Lighthouse
- Programs by the Cape May County Municipal Utilities Authority and the Nature Center of Cape May
- Performers singing songs of the sea
- Appearance by Pete the Pirate, mascot of the Cape May Lewes Ferry
- Refreshments
Congress designated National Lighthouse Day on Aug. 7, 1989, marking the 200th anniversary of the signing of the Lighthouse Act and the commissioning of the first Federal lighthouse in the United States. The purpose was to provide recognition for the important role which lighthouses played in the history of our country, and the values of safety, heroism, and American ingenuity which they represent, as well as honoring and encouraging continued restoration efforts for existing lighthouses, many of which had fallen into disrepair.
In our high tech world, it’s easy to forget the wholesomeness and serenity of preindustrial establishments such as lighthouses. The history they provide gives us the opportunity to step back in time and learn more about our country. The contributions they made to our society, from protecting our coasts to guiding our sailors, should continue to be appreciated and remembered.
For more information, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278.
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