| The First Light Maritime Society is the support organization for the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum, a Smithsonian Affiliate, and the Lighthouse Archaeological Maritime Program, our research arm. Together we are the premier maritime museum on Florida's Historic Coast. |
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It is our intent to take our exceptional maritime archaeology program to national prominence, to expand the noteworthy achievements that have made the St. Augustine Lighthouse an admired model for historic preservation and interpretation, and to set a new standard for museum-based education - in other words, to create one of the finest maritime institutions in the country.
Working together, we can transform our coastal region into a renowned world heritage site to share one of the most fascinating - and oldest - chapters in North American history. In support of this collective effort, we intend for the First Light Maritime Society to become the signature institution that represents our community, our coast, and our state.
