Columbia County Historical SocietyA lecture by Lighthouse Historian & Enthusiast, Bob Taylor

Also: “The Other East Coast Lighthouses: Icon of Maine"

Columbia County, N.Y. – Columbia County Historical Society and Hudson-Athens Lighthouse Preservation Society to co-sponsor a winter lecture series on Lighthouses:

In Lecture I,

"Lighthouses of the Hudson"

Lighthouse Historian and Enthusiast, Bob Taylor will deliver an overview of current and former lighthouses along the Hudson River, including:

  • Statue of Liberty
  • Little Red Lighthouse
  • Esopus
  • Saugerties
  • Hudson-Athens Lighthouse
  • and others

Additionally, in Lecture II,

"The Other East Coast Lighthouses : Icon of Maine"

Mr. Taylor will discuss early Lighthouse Tools and Machinery, and contrast to 21st century digital lighting and navigational technology. He will also provide a photographic tour of existing lighthouses on the North East Coast, ending with the coast of Maine.nce to receive an early-bird discount. 

'Earlybird' Tickets are available online at the links below

Tickets will also be available at the door:

$15 for CCHS and Hudson-Athens Lighthouse Society members; 

$20 for non-members.

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