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VOLUNTEERS BEGIN SPRING REPAIRS |
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On April 17, 2010, volunteers from NELL, the New England Lighthouse Lovers, along with members of the New London Ledge Lighthouse Foundation, spent a day at Ledge Light scraping walls, patching holes, sanding, priming, building walls and cleaning the interior staircase. A few more sessions should complete the cleanup, repairs and painting of the interior and ready the rooms for the museum exhibits.
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URGENT NEWS UPDATE MAY 10, 2010 |
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S E T B A C K ! |
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The rough winter weather and assault by wind, waves, ice and rain has created a serious problem at Ledge Light. |
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The metal stairway that runs from sea level to the top of the foundation has rusted out. Support poles and bolts have come loose. In early May, 2010, the Coast Guard declared the stairway unsafe for public access. They plan to replace the stairs, but this will take time.
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As of May 10, 2010, Ledge Light is temporarily closed. Tours to it through Project Oceanology will include a screening of the "Ledge Light" documentary and a close-up look at the lighthouse from the water. Visitors will not be able to board the lighthouse itself until the new stairway is in place. How long this will take, we do not know. The Coast Guard is hoping to replace the stairway in September or October of 2010. The New London Ledge Light Foundation hopes that the stairs will be replaced this fall and that we can finish up the inside repair work and install the museum exhibits over the winter and spring.If all goes well, we will have a gala opening of the new Ledge Light Museum early next summer.
CHECK THIS WEBSITE for UPDATES ! |
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How You Can Help Ledge Light |
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Join the Ledge Lighthouse Foundation. Your membership includes membership to the American Lighthouse Foundation, which Ledge Light joined as a chapter in the fall of 2009.
Donate to the Foundation. We are a 501(c)3 and your donation is tax deductible. Help us continue our efforts at restoration of this unique local and national landmark. Do you have a skill you can offer us? A contact? Are you willing to roll up your sleeves and help us paint and restore Ledge Light? We want to hear from you. Email us your ideas and your availability to help. This lighthouse belongs to us all, and all are welcome to help. |
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Download a form to join the New London Ledge Lighthouse Foundation and become a member of the American Lighthouse Foundation, too. CLICK HERE |
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Upcoming Events & Activities |
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___________________________________________ LECTURE Todd Gipstein "Ledge Lighthouse" Todd will screen his documentary film "Ledge Light" as well as two other short films. He will discuss the light's history, deterioration, and plans for restoration and adaptive re-use. Place: Fort Trumbull Museum, New London Time: To Come Date: Sept. 30 Admission: To Come Contact: The Friends of Fort Trumbull ___________________________________________ |
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Contact us with questions about events, volunteering, or donations. |
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New London Ledge Lighthouse Foundation P.O. Box 855 New London, CT. 06320 Email: Info@LedgeLighthouse.org |