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Mar 11, 2024 · Learn about 500+ years of maritime history at the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum. From the first, wooden, watch tower in the late 1500s to the current St. Augustine Light Station, built from 1871-1874, discover the importance of these aids-to-navigation.
The St. Augustine Light Station is a privately maintained aid to navigation and an active, working lighthouse in St. Augustine, Florida. [2] The current lighthouse stands at the north end of Anastasia Island and was built between 1871 and 1874.
Nights of Lights Tours 2024 - 2025. Festive Nights of Lights tours by land, sea, and sky. During the holiday season, the City of St. Augustine becomes a festival of twinkling white lights as it hosts the annual Nights of Lights display.
Visitors tour the grounds and climb 219 steps to the top for breathtaking views. The St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum serves as a scenic and educational maritime museum. It stands 165 feet above sea level, overlooking the Matanzas Bay and the Atlantic Ocean from Anastasia Island.
Hear the histories and hauntings of the St. Augustine Lighthouse in this one (1) hour guided tour of the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum. A guide will lead you through the Lightkeepers’ House, grounds, and to the base of the Lighthouse tower sharing the ghost tales of the Lighthouse.
There are so many ways to visit and explore the historic St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum, both day and night! We have discounts for veterans, local first responders and students, school groups, members, and others.
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