The Esopus Meadows Lighthouse

Lighthouse tours start on June 11, 2011

Joel — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 23:38:06 +0000

The Esopus Meadows Lighthouse will open her 2011 tour season on June 11, 2011.

Full information about our 2011 tours is now located at our new website

www.esopusmeadowslighthouse.org

February 2011 Newsletter is available

Joel — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 02:33:39 +0000

The February 2011 edition of the Save Esopus Lighthouse Commission is now available here. All members should have received a copy. If you haven’t, please call to make sure we have your correct mailing address.

2011 tour information

Joel — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 11:16:40 +0000

Tours for 2010 have finished and over the next few weeks, we will be closing up the light house for the 2010 restoration season. If you would like to be notified of the 2011 tour schedule once it is available, please sign up for our mailing list at the bottom of our home page.

Thank you for your continued support.

September 2010 Restoration update

Joel — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 11:12:50 +0000

During the month of September, the following work was done at the light house

Sitting room walls have been repainted and woodwork mostly done
Pantry floor has had a new laminate floor installed
All the balusters have been stained and one coat of varnish applied

Esopus Meadows Lighthouse Tour Oct 2, 2010

Joel — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 12:57:44 +0000

Due to a large response for scheduled tours, there will be an additional Esopus Meadows Lighthouse tour today. The Estuary Steward will be departing from the Hudson River Maritime Museum on the Rondout Landing for the tour. The tour will be run as follows:

Check-in starts at 12:30 PM
Estuary Steward departs promptly at 1:00 PM
A 30 minute boat ride to the lighthouse
1 hour at the lighthouse including a talk on the history and restoration efforts of the lighthouse
A 30 minute boat ride back to the maritime museum

Cost is $20 per person; $15 with advance payment, $15 for children, and $15 for members. Children under 12 are not permitted at this time. Reservations are recommended and can be made at 845-848-3669.

At this time, while we will open for tours, there is still a fair amount of construction material present. People should wear soft shoes; no high heels or open toes will be allowed. Children under 12 will not be permitted at this time.

August 2010 Restoration update

Joel — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 01:16:03 +0000

During the month of August, the following work was done at the light house by members of TLC and light house personnel

Downstairs woodwork has been painted
Monofilament has been strung over the new dock to deter bird presents
The museum room door has a lock
A laminate floor has been put down in the pantry
6 interior doors are the process of being finished to re-installation

July 2010 Restoration Update

Joel — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 12:20:42 +0000

During July, the following work was done at the light house by members of TLC and light house personnel:

The mansard roof and shingles have been painted
Interior trim work was added
Plumbing was installed in the bathroom
Additional ceiling lights have been installed
Some bedroom furniture was brought out and placed in the bedrooms

Members of the Bruderhof have been out and helped wash down the upstairs wall from previous construction projects.

In memory of Carol Fletcher

Joel — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 20:31:29 +0000

On August 11, 2010, the Esopus Meadows Lighthouse lost a dear friend in Carol Fletcher. She will be missed by everyone at the lighthouse.

Here is the posted obituary:

At rest August 11, 2010, Carol J. Fletcher of Kingston. She was married to Stanley H. Fletcher. In addition to her husband she is survived by her son Dave and his wife Sharon Fletcher; grandson, Ty R. Fletcher; brothers, Donald and his wife Lorie Burnett, Fredrick and his wife Elaine Burnett, and Robert and his wife Peg Burnett.

Entrusted to the care of the Keyser Funeral Service, Inc., 326 Albany Avenue, Kingston, where services will be held on Monday at 11:00 am at the Keyser Funeral Service, Inc. Friends may call on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Esopus Lighthouse Foundation. P.O. Box 1290 Port Ewen, NY 12466

Light a candle in memory of Carol at www.keyserfuneral service.com

10th Annual Save Esopus Lighthouse Regatta - August 21, 2010

Joel — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 12:36:52 +0000

This year, the Save Esopus Lighthouse Regatta is once again being hosted by the Poughkeepsie Yacht Club and Norrie Point Sailing Club. This year the race will again be one way with the start at the RR bridge at 10:30AM and finish at PYC.

Help to preserve the last wooden lighthouse on the Hudson River by sailing in the Regatta. Proceeds to benefit the restoration and preservation of the lighthouse. (All proceeds from entry fees donated to the Save the Esopus Lighthouse Commission)

Following the Regatta an awards ceremony with food, refreshments and cash bar will take place at Poughkeepsie Yacht club.

For more information, please contact Chris D’Aleo daleoc@optonline.net

Click here for additional information in pdf format

June 2010 Restoration Update

Joel — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 22:47:25 +0000

We are making great strides in getting the light house ready for tours. Members of TLC have painted the roof and mansard shingles, worked on the interior trim and installed plumbing in the bathroom.

The Bruderhof members have washed walls and done light carpentry.

The docks and ramp are in place, some ceiling lights have been installed and the bedrooms have some furniture.