(MV Gazette) After more than two years of planning and a delay caused by the discovery of a rare plant, the Gay Head Light relocation… Read More »Following Discovery of Rare Plant, Lead in Soil, Lighthouse Move Begins
The Gay Head Light relocation project is under way. On Monday morning, the sounds of brush cutters, chain saws and jackhammers came down from the… Read More »Gay Head Light Secured for Move – MV Gazette
The Division of Fisheries and Wildlife has approved an 11th-hour conservation plan for protecting the endangered broad tinker’s weed near the Gay Head Light, clearing… Read More »Final Hurdle Cleared for Gay Head Light Move – MV Gazette
On April 16, 2015, the Gay Head Light’s famous red/white flashing beacon was shut down, prior to the long process of moving the building to… Read More »The Light Goes Dark
Richard Skidmore, keeper of the Gay Head Light, stood in front of a small control box just below the spinning beacon above, with his… Read More »Flipping the Switch: Gay Head Light Dimmed to Prepare for Move – MV Gazette
With the ground thawing and spring in the air, final preparations for the Gay Head Light relocation project have begun. Archaeologists have completed a survey… Read More »Move Begins for Gay Head Light – MV Gazette
Saturday, April 11 is Final Chance to Visit Lighthouse in Its Current Location Islanders will have a final opportunity to visit the Gay Head Lighthouse… Read More »Island Prepares for Gay Head Light Relocation
Most authors have to wait decades for their first book launch. But for students at the Chilmark School, the public charter school, and the regional… Read More »Island Students Lend a Creative Hand to Gay Head Light Effort
March 13th saw the launch of “I Will Save You,” poems and drawings by students from all over Martha’s Vineyard. All of the artwork and… Read More »Island Students Pen Art and Poems for Gay Head Lighthouse