Friends of the Swans Island Lighthouse

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Friends of the Swans Island Lighthouse

Friends of the Swan's Island Lighthouse is for folks who love the lighthouse..

FOSIL provides support to the Town primarily through grant writing and fund raising. The Town owns and manages the light station and the adjacent parkland, working in most cases through the Town's Lighthouse Committee.

12/22/2024

Holiday Magic!
May the joy of Christmas make your spirit soar like a snowflake in the wind and may your home be filled with laughter and your hearts with love. The Town Lighthouse Committee wishes all of Swan’s Island a Merry Christmas and Joyous New Year.

08/13/2024

As a young “Officer in Charge, Burnt Coat Hbr Light Station Engineman 3rd Class” with the United States Coast Guard, Donald “Don” Costantino served as a Light Keeper from 1970-1972. He is the “straight out of central casting” face on our only photograph of the Fresnel lens in operations. His picture on his plaque greets all visitors who have entered the Keeper’s House during my involvement with the Light. He has been an ardent supporter, was a moving storyteller at our 150th celebration where he spoke of duty and love of place, and I’m lucky to call him friend.
Last summer, Don wrote to me with a wonderful idea from him and his daughters: a memorial bench honoring all the Burnt Coat Harbor Light Keepers. The beautiful “Deer Isle Granite” bench envisioned by Don and his family was installed today and is pictured below. The edge around the oval stone seat was smoothed to the extent necessary to etch the words “In Memory of All the Keepers that Kept this Light Burning” on the shore side and “Don Costantino, EN 3 USCG OINC, 1970-72” facing the water. All costs for the crafting, delivery and placement of the bench were handled by Don and his daughters. H.W. Dunn & Son, Inc. in Ellsworth completed the project.
What better way to pay respects to a service, place and time that have so resonated with those who kept the lamp lit, their loved ones and the community? And what better way to adorn our park like setting? This impressive tribute will provide a much needed sitting spot for visitors and a point of interest with a favorite view.
Thank you, Don Costantino!

08/09/2024

It’s Sweet Chariot Festival week and the schooners are in the harbor. Here is a great shot of the by our own Brian Krafjack!

08/02/2024

Good morning from Ben & Laurel aboard the f/v Belinda B!

📸 Laurel Lemoine

07/17/2024

What a stunning, moody shot of the lighthouse by 📸 - Sometimes the best way to see the lighthouse is by boat!

🏷️ Don’t forget to tag us in your photos! We may feature you next!

07/12/2024

Honoring the heartbeat of our community: the working waterfront. It’s more than just docks and boats; it’s a legacy of hard work, tradition, and the lifeblood of our local economy.

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07/09/2024

The F/V Fish Taco caught a new friend right outside of Burnt Coat Harbor. I think the Sculpin was just as surprised as Erika, Owen & Eva.

Thank you Rhile family for the great photo!

07/02/2024

A lovely shot of one of the Windjammer Parade boats coming through Burnt Coat Harbor!

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06/24/2024

JOIN US AT THE LIGHTHOUSE!

The Burnt Coat Harbor Lighthouse is looking for a Gift Shop Assistant and Tower Tour Guide for the 2024 season. Minimum of two days per week at the Keeper’s House from 11am. to 3p.m. at the pay rate of $14.50 per hour.

The Lighthouse is open Tuesday through Saturday. If you are interested please email Barbara Howland [email protected]

06/20/2024

A beautiful interpretation of Burnt Coat Harbor Light by local artist Jessica DeFrenn - stop by and see her at if you are visiting the island.

06/13/2024

Good morning from Burnt Coat Harbor!!!

📸 Laurel Lemoine

06/06/2024

What a stunning shot & beautiful post by Follow her to see more!

“Burnt Coat Harbor Lighthouse, Swan’s Island, Maine, 6/2/24
Feel free to use the share button directly from my page, as always!Best viewed full screen (or at least turn your brightness up)

“When you wish upon a star
Makes no difference who you are
Anything your heart desires
Will come to you.” -Cliff Edwards

Good morning! Wishes and dreams are wonderful, but making them a reality always involves challenges, brick walls, and roadblocks. The only option is moving through, over, and around them. Try, try, try, and do your best not to get discouraged, as hard as that may be.
Know that you are not alone! Everyone is facing some type of challenge. We can never truly know what’s going on in another’s world. Be kind, and make your day great!”

Address

433 Harbor Road
Swans Island, ME
04685

Telephone

+12075264025

Website

http://www.burntcoatharborlight.com/

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