To Join Contact Olivia Bush
(904) 829-0745 ext. 224
obush@firstlightmaritime.org
Founding Lights
Founding Lights was established as a leadership society with the mission to ensure the continued preservation of the St. Augustine Lighthouse. Since the Junior Service League of St. Augustine, Inc. completed the initial restoration in 1994, the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in capital restoration projects and in preservation maintenance on the Keepers’ House, tower and lens. The Founding Lights Campaign will help fund an endowment that will preserve and protect this legacy for generations to come. Fifty percent of your pledge will become a part of the endowment, while the remaining funds will be used for the immediate and ongoing restoration maintenance of the St. Augustine Light Station.
(904) 829-0745 ext. 224
obush@firstlightmaritime.org
Become a Founding Light member today and keep the light burning for generations to come!
The Foundation
In 1980, the Junior Service League of St. Augustine took on the daunting project of restoring the Lightkeepers’ House. This project ultimately expanded to include the lighthouse tower - a $1.2 million dollar investment in St. Augustine’s heritage.
Fifteen women, who refused to believe "it couldn’t be done," provided the foundation for the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum. In the years that have passed the museum and its programs have grown. These beautiful buildings have come to life with exhibits, research and educational programs that engage and enlighten our visitors.
The Legacy
The legacy of the initial restoration 25 years ago lives on. However, without our support it could become fragile. We cannot be complacent and count on others to protect it. Each of us has an obligation to protect this symbol of our heritage.
The Commitment
The St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum accepted ownership of the tower from the U.S. Coast Guard. We are committed to preserving this legacy and creating a foundation that will protect it for generations to come.
The Founding Lights Society has been established for this purpose. Fifty percent of your gift will become part of an endowment to protect these symbols of our maritime heritage forever. The remaining funds will be used for immediate and on-going restoration maintenance of the tower.
With your pledge of $1,000 for five years, you can take a leading role in insuring the preservation of our legacy. Rarely does an opportunity to be a part of such a personally rewarding campaign come along. Founding Lights Society members are our strength and foundation, a foundation for preservation, research and education for generations to come.
Please join us in this important mission as a member of the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum Founding Lights Society by making your pledge today.
The Levels
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Founding Lights: |
$1,000 per year for five years |
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Legacy Circle: |
$500 per year for five years |
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Heritage Club: |
$250 per year for five years |
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Guardians: |
$100 per year for five years |
Contact the Development Department at 904-829-0745 for more information
Founding Lights: Founding Lights was
established as a leadership society with the mission
to ensure the continued preservation of the St.
Augustine Lighthouse. Since the Junior Service
League of St. Augustine, Inc. completed the initial
restoration in 1994, the St. Augustine Lighthouse &
Museum has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars
in capital restoration projects and in preservation
maintenance on the Keepers’ House, tower and lens.
The Founding Lights Campaign will help fund an
endowment that will preserve and protect this legacy
for generations to come. Fifty percent of your pledge
will become a part of the endowment, while the
remaining funds will be used for the immediate and
ongoing restoration maintenance of the St. Augustine
Light Station.
Become a Founding Light member today and keep
the light burning for generations to come!
Why
Founding Lights: Founding Lights was
established as a leadership society with the mission
to ensure the continued preservation of the St.
Augustine Lighthouse. Since the Junior Service
League of St. Augustine, Inc. completed the initial
restoration in 1994, the St. Augustine Lighthouse &
Museum has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars
in capital restoration projects and in preservation
maintenance on the Keepers’ House, tower and lens.
The Founding Lights Campaign will help fund an
endowment that will preserve and protect this legacy
for generations to come. Fifty percent of your pledge
will become a part of the endowment, while the
remaining funds will be used for the immediate and
ongoing restoration maintenance of the St. Augustine
Light Station.
Become a Founding Light member today and keep
the light burning for generations to come!
