ANNUAL EVENT: COASTAL BLESSING
The community is invited to the Crooked River Lighthouse on Sunday, May 30 from 3:00-3:30 pm for the annual Coastal Blessing.
Faith leaders from the Carrabelle area community will share a prayer for the coast at the lighthouse. Those who would like to gather with positive hearts for a safe hurricane season are welcome at this event which has become an important, annual tradition at the lighthouse. Since 2010, the Crooked River Lighthouse has conducted a ceremony on the Sunday before the start of hurricane season where church leaders in the community unite in shared positive intentions; that our coastal communities be safe from hurricane damage.
All are welcome to attend this free event. Light refreshments will be available after the ceremony. Come early or stay after and explore the Keeper's House Museum (open 1:00-5:00 pm).
NEWS: CLA Selected for U.S. Lighthouse Society Grant
The Carrabelle Lighthouse Association Inc. (CLA) was recently selected to receive a $1,000 grant from the United States Lighthouse Society on behalf of the Crooked River Lighthouse and Keeper’s House Museum. We are one of 35 lighthouses in the nation and only 4 in Florida to receive a 2021 Emergency Relief Grant from the U.S. Lighthouse Society.
The grant specifically provides financial assistance for operational expenses for lighthouses due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The museum’s revenue and attendance were significantly impacted last year by the pandemic. Steve Allen, Board President for the Carrabelle Lighthouse Association said, “We are very grateful to the United States Lighthouse Society. These funds will help us continue to share this historic treasure with the community and the public.”
The United States Lighthouse Society is a nonprofit historical and educational organization dedicated to saving and sharing the rich maritime legacy of American lighthouses and supporting lighthouse preservation throughout the nation.
Crooked River Lighthouse and Keeper’s House Museum is located in Carrabelle, just west of the Carrabelle Public Beach Park at 1975 Hwy 98 W, Carrabelle. The Carrabelle Lighthouse Association is 501c3 non-profit devoted to the worthy cause of maintaining and sharing the Crooked River Lighthouse as a piece of maritime history. For more information, contact Crooked River Lighthouse at (850) 697-2732 or keeper@crookedriverlighthouse.com.
We are asking our guests to wear a mask when you visit us at the Crooked River Lighthouse and Keeper’s House Museum and Gift Shop. In order to help keep our visitors and staff safe, we will continue to limit the number of guests inside at one time, provide hand sanitizer, and follow enhanced cleaning procedures. While masks are not required, for your safety and ours it would be appreciated! Thank you in advance for your thoughtfulness.
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COMING SOON . . . WITH YOUR HELP!
On Mother's Day morning in 2015 our beloved pirate ship playground, "Carrabella", was destroyed by fire. It was a favorite place to play for many of our local children, a popular site for pirate themed birthday parties and a very popular place to visit for both children and adults from all over the country. The ship was also the stage and often the inspiration for performances at our fall Lantern Fest. Many people have expressed a desire to help the Carrabelle Lighthouse Association to rebuild the "Carrabella". We have a savings account at our local bank specifically for donations for this effort.WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!
Crooked River Lighthouse Museum Volunteers Can:
Get a 20% discount on any items purchased in the gift shop. (Excluding consignment items)
Climb for free as well as members of their extended family.
Reserve the Community Room for meetings of groups with which they are affiliated.