Join the Somerville and Ashland Public Libraries as we talk about the notable lighthouse: the Boston Light!
Boston Light – the first established Light Station in colonial America – began lighting the way for safe navigation into the fledging maritime port of Boston in 1716. The Fresnel Lens in the lantern room and fog signal apparatus situated on Little Brewster Island at the entrance to Boston Harbor continues as an active Coast Guard maintained aid-to-navigation, today.
However, its notoriety in the maritime community as the “the last manned Coast Guard Light Station” in the country has come to closure with the retirement of Sally Snowman, its 70th keeper. A power-point presentation provide photos of Boston Light’s 307 years of history and few photo anecdotes of Sally’s experiences as a 21st Century Keeper.
We are also thrilled to welcome Jeremy D'Entremont to the conversation! He is the author of more than 20 books and hundreds of articles on lighthouses and maritime history, a great speaker on lighthouses, and is great friends with Sally and Jay.
(Image credit: USPS by Daniel Afzal)
Recording Note: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.
About the Presenter:
Sally Snowman, Ph.D., Keeper of Boston Light 2003-2023, is an educator, author, and a USCG Boston Light historian. Husband, Jay Thomson and Sally have co-authored two books: Boston Light - A historical perspective (1999), and Boston Light - Arcadia Images of America (2016). Sammy the Boston Lighthouse Dog was written for children by Sally (2005).
Questions? Contact Kerry: keodonnell@somervillema.gov
This program is presented in partnership with the Ashland Public Library and other MA libraries.
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