Boston Light – the first established Light Station in colonial America – began lighting the way for safe navigation into the fledging maritime port of Boston in 1716. The Fresnel Lens in the lantern room and fog signal apparatus situated on Little Brewster Island at the entrance to Boston Harbor continues as an active Coast Guard maintained aid-to-navigation, today. However, its notoriety in the maritime community as the “the last manned Coast Guard Light Station” in the country has ended with the retirement of Sally Snowman, its 70th keeper. This presentation provides photos of Boston Light’s 307 years of history and few photo anecdotes of Sally’s experiences as a 21st century keeper. 

Local lighthouse expert Jeremy D'Entremont will also join the conversation. 

Registration required via Zoom link.

Recording Note: This program will be recorded. Registrants will receive a video link within 48 hours of the event. After you register for this event you'll receive the Zoom link in the confirmation and reminder emails. Be sure to check your spam folder. The email will be coming from Zoom. 

Sally Snowman, Ph.D., Keeper of Boston Light 2003-2023, is an educator, author, and a USCG Boston Light historian. Husband, Jay Thomson and Sally have co-authored two books: Boston Light: A Historical Perspective and Boston Light (Images of America); and Sammy the Boston Lighthouse Dog written for children by Sally (2005).

Questions? Contact Ona at ridenour@noblenet.org.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library in collaboration with a multitude of MA libraries.