Celebrate National Lighthouse Day on April 26 at the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse

Enjoy spectacular, 360-degree views of the Atlantic Ocean, the Intracoastal Waterway and more!

From Amelia Island to Pensacola, Florida’s a big state with the second largest coastline in the nation. That’s some 8436 miles to navigate, and that mileage doesn’t include barrier islands.

It’s also a dangerous coast, with very shallow waters, thanks to the continental shelf. Before modern technology, all a ship’s captain could use were charts, skill, and Florida’s 49 lighthouses to get to safe harbor or avoid a hazard.

To celebrate the latter, the National Historic Landmark Ponce Inlet Lighthouse and Museum invites all on Saturday, April 26th from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm to enjoy a day of historical celebration of those unique sentinels of the sea, Florida’s light stations.

The Ponce Inlet Lighthouse staff and its docents will offer challenging and inspiring presentations, fun hands-on workshops, and children’s take-home crafts to observe, highlight and commemorate the day, all included with regular admission to the lighthouse.

Special activities will be held on site from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm, included with regular admission.

Discover Florida’s rich maritime as you step back in time and climb 175 feet of fun in the Florida sun at the Ponce Inlet Light Station and Museum!

Constructed in 1887, the Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse has guided mariners along the Florida coast for more than 130 years.

Declared a National Historic Landmark in 1998, this world-famous lighthouse museum is conveniently located ten miles south of Daytona on the World’s Most Famous Beach and offers a treasure trove of experiences for young and old alike.

For more information on Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse: https://www.ponceinlet.org

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