The Light Goes Dark
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
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Flipping the Switch: Gay Head Light Dimmed to Prepare for Move – MV Gazette
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
Move Begins for Gay Head Light – 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
Island Prepares for Gay Head Light Relocation
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
Island Students Lend a Creative Hand to Gay Head Light Effort
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
Island Students Pen Art and Poems for Gay Head Lighthouse
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
Cliffhanger has happy ending for island lighthouse – Cape Cod Times
A key component of saving Gay Head Light came signed, sealed and delivered 10 days ago to Aquinnah officials from the federal government. Those papers,… Read More »Cliffhanger has happy ending for island lighthouse – Cape Cod Times
Town Announces Transfer of Ownership of the Gay Head Light
The town of Aquinnah announces that it is now the owner of the historic Gay Head Lighthouse. Almost one year to the day from when the… Read More »Town Announces Transfer of Ownership of the Gay Head Light
Plans Fall into Place for Gay Head Light Move – Vineyard Gazette
A detailed plan for moving the Gay Head Light has been approved by the Aquinnah conservation commission and planning board, and extensive landscaping plans and… Read More »Plans Fall into Place for Gay Head Light Move – Vineyard Gazette