Tag: fire island lighthouse
Fire Island Lighthouse Vandalized Days After Re-Opening Following COVID-19 Lockdown
Just days after re-opening following the COVID-19 lockdown, the Fire Island Lighthouse was vandalized with graffiti. Fire Island National Seashore Superintendent Alex Romero said this act is one of several that took place on National Park Service property, although authorities are not sure if the acts are connected. The incident happened on Monday, July, 27, […]
Female Coast Guard Recognized for Saving 2 Drowning Men Near Fire Island Lighthouse
Victoria Vanderhaden has become the second female Coast Guard to receive a Silver Lifesaving Medal after her heroic efforts saving two men from drowning off the coast of Fire Island in 2018. Vanderhaden was off duty at the time, walking along the boardwalk near the Fire Island Lighthouse on July 24, 2018. She noticed two […]
Fire Island Lighthouse Closed to the Public for 3 Weeks for Structural Testing
The Fire Island Lighthouse was closed for 3 weeks this month, starting on June 3, to undergo structural testing to figure out the source of damage to the facility such as the deterioration of the exterior coating of the building and the high moisture problem inside the building. The $414,000 project involved the closing of […]
Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation Society Hosts Annual Horseshoe Crab Education at Fire Island Lighthouse
Earlier this month, families gathered at Fire Island Lighthouse for the Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation Society’s annual Horseshoe Crab Program. Everyone from adults, parents and children, park rangers and volunteers attended this yearly event on May 18, which included an art contest for all ages, horseshoe crabs for attendees to interact with as well as […]
National Park Service Announces Completion of Fire Island Lighthouse Terrace Repairs
Repairs on the terrace attached to the Fire Island Lighthouse began in April, and the National Park Service has announced that they have been completed. The lighthouse’s terrace was damaged during Hurricane Sandy in 2012. The $1.2 million project, completed by historic preservation specialists Ocean Construction LLC, received an additional $17,475 in funding from the Fire […]
Renovations to Historic Fire Island Lighthouse Begin
The National Park Service’s $1.2 million project to restore the historic Fire Island Lighthouse following damage from Superstorm Sandy is now underway, starting on Monday, April 17. The lighthouse won’t be closed during repairs by Ocean Construction LLC, although the front entrance will temporarily close during certain times during the renovation, during which visitors can […]