About Us
Our Future
For its more than 120 year existence, Greens Ledge Lighthouse has been completely inaccessible to the public.
Despite its historical significance, like dozens of other lighthouses,Greens Ledge was minimally maintained and gradually deteriorating. With the primary restoration and preservation now complete, Greens Ledge Lighthouse and the Greens Ledge Light Preservation Society now enter a new phase of community accessibility and public engagement.
Transitioning to the Next 100 Years
Our vision for the “Next 100 Years” is to transform Greens Ledge Lighthouse into a beacon of research, education, sustainability and the local community. Thanks to our dedicated foundation of donors, helpers and volunteers, over the past four years we have been able to fund and complete the $2,000,000 ”Save the Light” restoration. As we move forwards, programming will provide an additional avenue for fundraising and community engagement that will help sustain our annual operating budget and minimize the need for additional capital campaigns for decades to come.
For more information about our plans for the next 100 years and the progress we’ve made so far, scroll down the page or download a copy of our most recent “Restoration Update” presentation below.
Programming
Programming will consist of both fundraising and revenue-neutral activities and events for local organizations, the surrounding community and general public.
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Tours & Educational Programs
For the first time its more than 120 year history, the public will be able to tour Greens Ledge Lighthouse. These will consist of a mix of third-party guided commercial tours and fundraising-focused and educational programs.
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Community Events & Private Visits
Greens Ledge will host or be a participant in local events that support fundraising and the community. This will be a mix of Private and fundraising-focused/community events with a limited number of overnight visits.
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Environmental & Preservation Efforts
By leverage the lighthouse’s unique location in the Long Island Sound, Greens Ledge can take leadership role in local sustainability efforts and environmental studies. Greens Ledge is currently the site of a professional weather station utilized by NOAA & the National Weather Service.
Are you interested in helping us pursue our vision for the next 100 years?
As a non-for-profit organization, Greens Ledge is funded entirely through donations from people like you. Click below to be taken to our donation page. All donations are tax-exempt in the US to the fullest extent allowed by law.