Crooked River Lighthouse – Managed by the Carrabelle Lighthouse Association (CLA), Crooked River Lighthouse includes a Lighthouse Tower and Keeper's House Museum

Admission to the Museum and Park Grounds is Free, and hours are Wednesday thru Friday from 11:00 a.m. till 5:00 p.m., Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Effective starting Sunday, May 28, 2023: Operating hours will be 11:00 a.m. till 5:00 p.m. Wednesdays thru Mondays (closed on Tuesdays) as well as open additional hours for special events like Country Markets, Full Moon events and more (see event for specific hours and details). The Lighthouse Tower is open for climbs, weather permitting, with a cost of $5.00 for adults (age 13+), $3.00 for youth (6-12 yrs), and free for children ( 5 & under). All climbers must be 44 inches tall.

The highlight of the Keeper's House Museum is the lighthouse's original Fourth Order Fresnel (pronounced fra-NEL) lens fabricated in 1894 in Paris, France. This unique lens is a rare, bi-valve open face design featuring a 90 degree group flash and is made of brass and glass prism rings. Other exhibits include a historical setting of the early 1900’s, examples of lighthouse beacons through the years, and the methods of constructing a skeletal tower lighthouse. Everyday life objects are seen in the Keeper’s room, including the Lighthouse's original clock, a barometer, an antique glass fire grenade, pages from the Lighthouse Keeper’s watch book, currency and much more.

The CRLH Gift Shop is full of wonderful nautical-themed gifts including art, jewelry, home decor, apparel, toys, and souvenirs for both children and adults.

Surrounding the lighthouse is Crooked River Lighthouse Park, a publicly owned historic and natural resource conservation site with outdoor recreation area. It is open daily from dawn to dusk.

In celebration of the 2023 Fall Equinox, the Crooked River Lighthouse in Carrabelle is hosting a Sound Bath from 7:00 pm-8:30 pm on Saturday, September 23.

A sound bath explores the powerful vibrations of harmonic tones as a source of healing. This uniquely beautiful, meditative session will be presented by The Gong Experience gongliers (gong players) Sahadev and Kasimira. There is no cost for this event, but gratuities are warmly welcomed. Feel free to bring a chair and sit, watch, listen, feel and experience this meditative event. For those who have never heard a gong actually played to its full potential, they will be awestruck! This ancient instrument, when properly played, resonates pure sound that can reach deep emotional places in a powerful and primal way providing a perfect vehicle to your personal inner space.

Sahadev (Steve Brazier) and Kasimira Vogel are musicians and yogis who have devotedly studied gong techniques. They have made it their personal mission to share this special gift of healing with as many people as they can. Kasimira, Reiki Master and Meditation instructor, adds elements of Native flute and vocal sounds while infusing Reiki into the gongs for added healing.

Now is a great time to check out the Country Farmer’s Market at the Crooked River Lighthouse in Carrabelle.

This month's market will be Saturday, September 30 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Lighthouse Park, 1975 Hwy 98 West in Carrabelle. The open-air market at the foot of the Lighthouse features local vendors with perfect gifts and goodies like farm fresh produce, batch roasted coffee, grass fed beef, handmade goods and craft items, delicious baked goods including cinnamon rolls, artisan breads, and cookies, gorgeous art, and handcrafted balms. This next market will also feature a Vintage Flea Market.

Check out the Crooked River Lighthouse Facebook Page for more information. Or come out to the Country Farmer’s Market at the Crooked River Lighthouse.

Sponsored in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council.

More progress is happening on the Pirate Ship! As people start to see the reality of the ship being built, enthusiastic ideas for a name have been rolling in - from Carrabella II (after our first pirate ship), to Le Tigre (after a real local shipwreck) to the Forgotten Phoenix (rising from the ashes).
STAY TUNED FOR THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE NEW SHIP'S NAME!

This long-awaited Pirate Ship is the replacement to the Carrabella Pirate Ship that heartbreakingly burned down in 2015. A combination of funds received from generous individual and business donors, the insurance settlement, the Franklin County Tourist Development Council, and plays and fundraisers like the Crab Cake Cook-Off have raised $60,000 to replace the pirate ship. With the support of many local businesses donating their services and goods, the new Pirate Ship is well underway. The new Pirate Ship, like its predecessor, will have two uses for our community – provide recreational playground equipment for children of all ages and act as a backdrop for plays and musical performances.

CARRABELLE LIGHTHOUSE ASSOCIATION

In 1999 the U.S. Coast Guard had plans to surplus the Crooked River Lighthouse and auction it off to the highest bidder. It was at this time that the Carrabelle Lighthouse Association, Inc. (CLA) was formed by a dedicated group of local citizens with the goal of preserving, restoring, and opening the lighthouse to the public. In August 2001 the CLA, in conjunction with the City of Carrabelle, was successful in having the Lighthouse deeded to the City through the Federal Lands to Parks program. Since that time the CLA and City officials have worked to obtain funding for the restoration of this historic treasure of Florida's "Forgotten Coast."

Today, the CLA's members are devoted to the worthy cause of restoring this small piece of maritime history. Through its efforts, the CLA has received funds from the Florida Lighthouse Association, the Florida Communities Trust, and the Florida Legislature. These funds have made possible the restoration of the lighthouse and improvements to the land surrounding the lighthouse. If you would like to help continue the work of maintaining the Crooked River Lighthouse, please join the CLA or make a tax deductible donation today. CLA, P.O. BOX 373 Carrabelle, FL 32322.

*The Carrabelle Lighthouse Association is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization.

VOLUNTEERS SHINE THE WAY!

Visit our Members & Volunteers page to see how you can help.

Volunteering Opportunities

Full Moon Events, (Greeters, Firepit Attendants, assisting lighthouse climbs with Pagers)
Assist at Country Market (help Vendors set-up, directing visitors)
Park Grounds Beautification: pick up branches, pine cones, pull weeds, etc. Not to mention great exercise!
Gardening – help maintain, pull weeds, assist Country Market produce sales
Maintenance of Keeper’s House: Clean, sweep or pressure wash porch; minor repairs inside & out
Assist in Gift Shop and Museum; office/inside chores
and many more. . .

Home of the Crooked River Lighthouse and the Carrabelle Lighthouse Association

Healing Soundscapes at Crooked River Lighthouse

VINTAGE FLEA MARKET THIS MONTH!

Fresnel Lens Exhibit

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Country Markets

1st, 3rd & 5th Saturdays

FULL MOON EVENTS

SEPTEMBER 29

PAVE THE PATHWAYS . . .WITH A CUSTOM ENGRAVED BRICK!

COMING SOON . . .

VISIT OUR GIFT SHOP