POINT WILSON LIGHTHOUSE

PRESERVATION and ACCESS

HISTORY

Point Wilson Light Station, circa 1897 - note the lantern room extends up from the roof of the keeper's quarters.

Original fog signal air compressors circa 1916.

The "new" lighthouse as it looked in 1913 before the lantern room was installed. This structure still stands today.

OUR WORK

U.S. Lighthouse Society

Restoration / Preservation / Access

If you would like to join us in this work at Point Wilson Lighthouse,

please visit the Volunteer Page.

Keeper's Duplex

Lighthouse

Metal work, Roof, Masonry, Windows, Painting

Roof, siding, windows, electrical, sewer, interior

Details

VOLUNTEER WITH US

Volunteers are needed in many areas

Lighthouse Tours will start on Saturday afternoons. Volunteers are needed to help interpret and lead visitors through the lighthouse. Share your enthusiasm with interested guests from around the world. Training will be provided.

Restoration and Maintenance of the Lighthouse, Keeper's Duplex and guest house is underway. Some of the skills needed include carpentry, painting, plumbing, and metal work. Please join us in restoring and preserving Point Wilson Lighthouse.

Grounds Maintenance is an ongoing project as well. If you enjoy landscaping and lawn care, please consider volunteering your time.

Fundraising and Public Outreach are a vital part of this project. If this is something you enjoy, we look forward to having your help.

Future Plans include a gift shop, education programs, and exhibit design.

If you would like to volunteer with us, preserving and providing access to the Point Wilson Lighthouse, we look forward to hearing from you! The online Volunteer Application is linked below.

Volunteer Application

ABOUT US

The U.S. Lighthouse Society is a national nonprofit corporation that helped to kick-start the lighthouse preservation movement in America over 35 years ago. Education is at the forefront of its operations, and to that end produces a highly respected lighthouse journal, operates educational excursions, extends capital grants to lighthouses annually and provides research and educational services (utilizing its extensive archive and website) to anyone looking to learn more about lighthouse history. The Society is the proud recipient of numerous preservation awards including a special commendation from The White House. Today, the U.S. Lighthouse Society is made up of dedicated members around the world all contributing to its mission in a variety of ways. The Society is committed to continuing to serve as an important voice for those who are passionate about lighthouse preservation, and is dedicated to making sure that these national maritime treasures survive for future generations.

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USLHS Board of Directors at Point Wilson in March of 2017

CONTACT US

U.S. Lighthouse Society

9005 Point No Point Rd., NE

Hansville, WA 98340

Tel: 415-362-7255