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Lighthouse Gala & Symposium Weekend – May 6 & 7, 2017

By: American Lighthouse Foundation Published: March 28, 2017

Monhegan LighthouseJoin the American Lighthouse Foundation for our annual Gala weekend in Kennebunkport, Maine on May 6th and 7th, 2017!

Lighthouse Symposium – May 6, 1pm to 5pm:

On Saturday afternoon, enjoy fascinating presentations and a special Keeper’s Q&A during our symposium event, Lighthouse Keeping: Past, Present & Future being held at the Kennebunkport Conservation Trust (57 Gravelly Brook Road, Kennebunkport) from 1 to 5pm!

Presenters include…

Former Keeper and author, Ernie DeRaps, who will entertain with a slideshow on the years he and his wife Pauline spent on some of Maine’s lighthouses, including Monhegan, Browns Head and Fort Point;

Jeremy D’Entremont, New England lighthouse historian, will present “New England Lighthouses and the People Who Kept Them”;

Mt Desert Rock Lighthouse and USCG helicopterBob Trapani, Jr., ALF Executive Director and lighthouse technician for the Coast Guard,  will showcase how the Coast Guard’s modern day lighthouse keeping responsibilities are carried out.

A book signing will also take place following the presentations and light refreshments will be served.  Tickets for the symposium portion are $10 per person.

 

Lighthouse Gala – May 7, 1pm to 5pm:

The 2017 Lighthouse Gala…our annual afternoon celebration, begins at 1pm on Sunday and will be held in the ballroom of the beautiful Nonantum Resort (95 Ocean Ave, Kennebunkport) in historic Kennebunkport!

Lighthouse Gala & SymposiumLieutenant David Bourbeau, Chief, Waterways Management Division, U.S. Coast Guard, will be our Keynote speaker. LT Bourbeau will share the Coast Guards’ latest initiatives related to lighthouses including the brilliant light emitting diode beacons and on-demand Mariner Radio Activated Sound Signal system, as well as the Coast Guard’s commitment to working with partners like the American Lighthouse Foundation and how the public benefits from this teamwork to keep the lights shining bright.

Presentation of the Keeper of the Light Award and the ALF Len Hadley Volunteerism Awards.

The Nonantum prepares a delicious dinner that will feature your choice of: Prime Rib Roast au Jus, Chicken Florentine or Baked New England Haddock, salad, dessert, coffee & tea. Cash Bar. Don’t miss the Silent Auction selection which will include: lighthouse overnights, nautical theme prints, gift baskets, collectibles and more!

Tickets for the Lighthouse Gala are $50 per person.

Order Tickets…

Online at: www.lighthousefoundation.org/eventcalendar/2017-annual-lighthouse-gala/

Call ALF at:  207-594-4174

 

Lodging Information…

Nonantum Resort
PH: 888-205-1555 or
207-967-4050

Special Group Rate: $119.00/ night
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