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Looking back while looking forward at Point Wilson
If you're looking for an opportunity to give back to our wonderful Olympic Peninsula community – especially one that's fun and rewarding...
dlecom
Jan 31, 20235 min read


Talking to the World from Point Wilson
Starting in the afternoon Friday, August 19 and running for forty-eight hours, the lighthouse at Point Wilson was host to amateur radio...
dlecom
Aug 23, 20221 min read


Lighthouses and Radios in August
At Point Wilson Lighthouse we're really looking forward to hosting a group of amateur radio operators for the International Lighthouse...
dlecom
Jun 30, 20221 min read


Little Fingers from Long Ago
I stuck the skeleton key into the pantry door keyhole in the assistant keeper's quarters of the 1879 duplex at Point Wilson. By all...
dlecom
Jun 6, 20222 min read


New Panels and Artifacts
If you haven't stopped by the lighthouse for a while, you really should! It's now open for tours on weekends. You'll be greeted by...
dlecom
May 8, 20221 min read


Lighthouse Makes Movie History
Fort Worden State Park and Point Wilson Lighthouse provided the perfect background for the movie, An Officer and a Gentleman at scenic...
ddp536
May 2, 20222 min read


Point Wilson Opens for 2022!
April 16th marked our opening day for the lighthouse. If you visited last year we were in the middle of the pandemic. That meant we only...
ddp536
Apr 18, 20222 min read


How YOU can Help!
While the docents were busy readying the lighthouse and grounds for the spring opening, the US Lighthouse Society (USLHS) has completed...
ddp536
Apr 18, 20222 min read


Waking Up Again
After a long winter's nap, things at the lighthouse are starting to perk up once again. Docents are getting organized to greet visitors...
dlecom
Mar 14, 20222 min read


And Then the Rain Stopped
A group of lighthouse volunteers had been working diligently for more than a month to organize a big open house event at the lighthouse....
dlecom
Oct 13, 20213 min read


An Important Step
As you may know, the US Lighthouse Society has developed a comprehensive plan for preserving the Point Wilson Light Station. The next big...
dlecom
Sep 9, 20211 min read


When Can We Visit?
Whenever volunteers work on this or that small piece of the Point Wilson light station restoration, they meet visitors who have questions...
dlecom
Sep 1, 20211 min read


Docents at Point Wilson Lighthouse
2021 has been an active year in opening the lighthouse for tours. Many visitors have visited the lighthouse since we opened in May. We...
ddp536
Aug 31, 20212 min read


A New Resident
On Sunday, the Point Wilson Light Station welcomed a new resident who's now greeting visitors on their way to the lighthouse. This...
dlecom
Aug 17, 20211 min read


Like It Was Made for It
If you've been to the lighthouse for a tour, you'll have noticed that there are French doors in the main room. You can see them in the...
dlecom
Aug 1, 20212 min read


I Can See Clearly Now
One attempt to look through the lighthouse windows would tell you it's been a long, long time since they've been washed. The Strait of...
dlecom
Jul 13, 20211 min read


Welcome Aboard!
The docents at Point Wilson Lighthouse are all volunteers. While they love what they do, they need a break every now and then. So, we're...
dlecom
Jul 4, 20211 min read


Friends from Mukilteo
On Friday a group of fellow lighthouse enthusiasts came for lunch at Fort Worden and for an in-depth tour of the Point Wilson Light...
dlecom
Jun 26, 20211 min read


Father's Day at Point Wilson
It was a beautiful Father’s Day at the lighthouse with a magnificent view of Mt. Baker. Fathers from around the country spent a few...
dlecom
Jun 21, 20211 min read
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