Events - St Augustine Light House

Lighting the Way to Education: 2025 National History Day State Competition

Jay Smith2025-05-14T14:51:57-04:00May 14th, 2025|

The St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum was excited to be of the 2025 National History Day (NHD) State Competition on May 5 & 6. This annual competition, sponsored by the Museum of Florida History, invites middle school and high school students to plan, create, and present, unique projects through historic research focused on an annual theme. This year’s theme, “Rights and Responsibilities in History,” challenged students to explore pivotal moments and figures in history [...]

Lighting the Way to Education (Staff Spotlight: Hannah Millhollon)

Jay Smith2025-02-28T16:04:22-05:00February 28th, 2025|

Meet Hannah Millhollon, the Education & Program Manager here at the St Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum. With over 10 years of experience in education, she has brought fun and passion to the Museum’s Education Department. Hannah holds a B.A. from Texas A&M in History and says her love for history was inspired by her Grandpa, a Vietnam War veteran who earned a Purple Heart. A proud Texan, Hannah started her teaching career as a [...]

Director of Museum Services Announces His Retirement!

Jay Smith2023-07-18T13:58:25-04:00July 18th, 2023|

Earlier this month, Rick Cain, the Director of Museum Services of the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum, announced his retirement after over 21 years of service. Rick joined the Museum in 2001 as the Visitor Services Coordinator and Safety Officer. Prior to working at the Museum, Rick worked as a Registered Nurse, training and skills that served him well as the Museum’s Safety Officer. In 2016, Rick was promoted to Director of Museum Services [...]

Summer Educational Programs Wrap Up!

Jay Smith2023-07-17T16:03:25-04:00July 17th, 2023|

For over 20 years, the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum has hosted summer camps filled with educational, exciting, hands-on learning experiences. Campers learn about their community, its history and culture - including meeting maritime archaeologists who talk about their underwater discoveries, local artists showcasing their talents, and park rangers teaching about the nature around them. This year, camp welcomed over 100 rising first through fifth graders for the five-week program. The feedback from the [...]

After-Hours Private Experiences

Kelcie LLoyd2025-04-30T14:57:27-04:00June 30th, 2023|

What can I do? Create your own experience before or after-hours. Ghost tours Paranormal investigations Historic tours Small, intimate ceremonies Engagements Sunrise/Sunset events School group tours Filming/photography Have a different idea? Reach out and we can work with you on your options. What does it include? Private Experiences can include a tour, tower climb, etc. Staff is always on site during private experiences. Scheduled times are inclusive of guided tour (if applicable), tower climb, set-up [...]

Member Spotlight: Kelli McGreevy and Rick Poehlman

Jay Smith2023-04-25T12:10:55-04:00April 25th, 2023|

Each month we feature a Member Spotlight in our member newsletter giving our members a chance to share why the Museum is important to them and why they value their membership. This month we recognize Kelli McGreevy and Rick Poehlman. Members since 2021, Rick and Kelli were married on the front lawn of the Museum in December 2020! Kelli has been visiting the Lighthouse since she was a child while her dad was stationed at [...]

Lighthouse Illuminations

Lighthouse Illuminations

Bobby Dye2021-12-28T12:48:14-05:00October 25th, 2021|

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LL-ram8nVZ4&t=2s Visit the Museum during Nights of Lights for Tides, Tidings, and Trees. Daytime general admission tickets get you in the door to enjoy seasonally decorated grounds and buildings. As the sun goes down, purchase after-hours Lighthouse Illumination tickets for an extraordinary experience. Explore the Keepers’ house and grounds illuminated by lights and garlands, and enjoy a sensational view of the Lighthouse’s night mark. Spots are filling up quickly, as there’s limited availability! PURCHASE YOUR [...]

Thank You, Volunteers!

Jay Smith2021-04-25T12:28:10-04:00April 25th, 2021|

April is National Volunteer Month and this past week (April 18 - 24, 2021) was Volunteer Appreciation Week. This past week our Executive Director, Kathy Fleming, addressed our volunteers to thank them for their service, dedication, support, and hard work this past year. As you know, COVID-19 has changed the nonprofit landscape so much, but our volunteers and staff have partnered to keep our Museum's mission and work going even in the midst of a [...]

Boat Drawing Winner Takes Home a New Penobscot 13!

Jay Smith2020-12-03T11:02:02-05:00November 30th, 2020|

UPDATE: We have drawn our winner: Sam from Georgia! Congratulations! He will be coming this week to pick up his brand new Penobscot 13! A reminder that we still have a drawing for our strip kayak coming up in 2021! Check out our live drawing that took place on Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at 12:00 Noon: Penobscot 13 Live Drawing on Facebook Live! The faithful crew of Heritage Boatworks has been busy working on their [...]

Luminary Night Events End With Social Media Blitz!

Jay Smith2020-12-03T10:30:24-05:00October 14th, 2020|

UPDATE: Tuesday Night’s Luminary Night was a great success! We had over 600 vehicles come through and help us celebrate the holiUPDATE: Tuesday Night’s Luminary Night was a great success! We had over 600 vehicles come through and help us celebrate the holidays and we packed the van full of donated canned goods. TONIGHT, we will light our luminaries and we ask you to share your photos on social media (either Facebook or Instagram) beginning [...]