In the fall of 1878, the story of Kate and Ellen Crowley started appearing in numerous newspapers across the country, from the New Orlean Times-Picayune to the Chicago Tribune, from the New York Sun to the Cincinnati Enquirer and a dozen newspapers in Kansas. These were abbreviated
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Esopus Creek Puppet Suite, August 16th, 17th, and 18th, 8:00-9:30 PM at Tina Chorvas Waterfront Park The Saugerties Lighthouse Conservancy is proud to partner with Arm-of-the-Sea Theater for a special performance marking the 150th year of the Lighthouse. The event will take place on the waterfront lawn
Read more →For safety, some public-use areas adjacent to the Lighthouse such as the riverside deck will be closed during work. Construction activity is scheduled to take place Monday-Friday, 7:00AM to 3:00 through the end of September. Weekend reservations for overnight stays at the Lighthouse should not be affected,
Read more →The Saugerties Lighthouse Conservancy is pleased to announce that work is getting underway to repair the supporting structures of the historic Lighthouse, including the bulkhead and seawall, which were weakened by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee and damaged by Superstorm Sandy’s high water. The project is
Read more →Little was known about her until recently. The official lighthouse keeper register omits her first name, listing her simply as “Mrs. Schoonmaker.” Read more at Saugerties Times.
Read more →A benefit to support the restoration of the sloop Eleanor. A chance to win a night at the Lighthouse. Visit their website for details: http://hudsonriverhistoricboat.org
Read more →Retired river-pilot Frank Wall was inspired by the sight of the Saugerties Lighthouse on a wintery night and wrote this song. He kindly shared this with us in time for the holidays. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
Read more →Today, Tuesday, October 18th, the Lighthouse and riverside deck will be closed all day for a private event. Please respect the privacy of our guests. The outdoor areas will reopen to the public tomorrow at sunrise.
Read more →Lighthouse keeping inevitably involves seamanship skills, knot-tying among them. Knot-tying is an indispensable skill not only for sailors and lighthouse keepers but also for numerous other occupations. There’s a satisfaction in tying the specific knot best suited for a particular task. Even so, most people can get
Read more →The walk to the lighthouse offers glimpses of creatures at home in the freshwater tidal marsh. During this time of year the marsh is in transition with bursts of spring activity. Get the whole story at Saugerties Times.
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