**Please note that due to unforeseen circumstances on the part of the presenter, this program has been canceled. Please see our calendar for other upcoming events: https://hwlibrary.org/library-calendar/  **

Join us for an engaging presentation on local history! Boston Light – the first established Light Station in colonial America – began lighting the way for safe navigation into the fledging maritime port of Boston in 1716. The Fresnel Lens in the lantern room and fog signal apparatus situated on Little Brewster Island at the entrance to Boston Harbor continues as an active Coast Guard maintained aid-to-navigation, today. However, its notoriety in the maritime community as “the last manned Coast Guard Light Station” in the country came to a close with the retirement of Sally Snowman, its 70th keeper. Enjoy a presentation of photos from Boston Light’s 307 years of history, as well as photographs and anecdotes of Sally’s experiences as a 21st Century Keeper.

About the Presenter: Sally Snowman, Ph.D., Keeper of Boston Light 2003-2023, is an educator, author, and the USCG Boston Light historian. Husband, Jay Thomson and Sally have co-authored two books: Boston Light - A historical perspective (1999) and Boston Light - Arcadia Images of America (2016); and Sammy the Boston Lighthouse Dog written for children by Sally (2005).

Photo provided courtesy of: USPS by Daniel Afzal