Restoration - St Augustine Light House

amy.gress2018-03-21T16:11:54-04:00March 21st, 2018|

The World War II-era United States Coast Guard (USCG) structure on site is currently being restored after serving as office space for many years at the Museum. The structure was constructed after the US entered into World War II. Before December 1941, the US military was in various stages of mobilization that included increasing military personnel, munitions and equipment. The official telegram that head keeper Daniels received, which initiated a military mobilization plan that [...]

Lighthouse History 1974 – 1994

amy.gress2015-08-19T08:00:40-04:00August 19th, 2015|

This eighth installment in our ongoing series on the history of the St. Augustine Lighthouse focuses on the restoration of the light station and the creation of the museum organization. Click the links below to read previous posts in the series: Lighthouse History Pre-1874 Lighthouse History 1874-1894 (Part I) Lighthouse History 1874-1894 (Part II) Lighthouse History 1894-1914 Lighthouse History 1914-1934 Lighthouse History 1934-1954 Lighthouse History 1954-1974 1974 – 1994 After a 1970 fire left the [...]

Discoveries at the Barracks

Lighthouse History 1974 – 1994

We are open 9:00 am - 6:30 pm daily. Last admission at 6:00 pm. Free Parking.