Sunday July 13, 2008 4-7pm at the Nonantum Resort. Click Here for Details.
We are privileged to have acquired a great piece of living history. The property we have acquired from the Coast Guard includes the tower, keepers house, oil house, boathouse, walkway from the boat house to the tower and seven acres surrounding the house and tower.
The property is in need of extensive renovation and initially we are working to stabilize the structures from further deterioration. Although we are faced with a very costly renovation, it is a very exciting time because the future of this treasure is in our hands. We have choosen the early 19th century as the time period to which we will restore the buildings. Wood Island Lighthouse is on the National Historic Register requiring special permits at each stage of renovation.
In the fall of 2007 we completed the painting of the exterior of the Keeper's house. After years of paint and deterioration, this paint job will serve to prevent further deterioration until we can undertake the full restoration and it has really refreshed its exterior appearance.
(Many volunteers joined the above, Brad Coupe, A Silver, Jack Moore and George Bruns in painting the dwelling house. It took all summer.)
Our initial plans for the tower have been accepted by the Maine State Historic Preservation Commission for the installation of handrails on the tower stairs. This work is under way and should be completed by the summer 2008 as we celebrate the 200th year anniversary of Wood Island Light. The handrail project will allow participants of our summer tours to safety ascend the tower stairs to the lantern room, where they can experience Wood Island Light's unique viewpoint of Saco Bay.
We are always looking for volunteers who are willing to help with our maintenance and restoration projects.
We hope that you will want to become involved in the effort to save this very special place by becoming a member. Memberships are annual from the first of January each year. To become a member or make a donation, please visit our Membership page.