Society Goals

to assist, in every possible way, the restoration and preservation of America's light stations.
to continue researching the history of light stations, lightships and related aids to navigation.
to sustain a program whose purpose is to put concerned parties in touch with local restoration groups.
to serve as the means of communication between all who care about the preservation of these unique symbols of our maritime heritage.
to continue publication of The Keeper's Log, a unique quarterly publication dedicated solely to interpreting historical aspects of these sentinels, detail current happenings, and, in general, inform and entertain concerned people.
to maintain and constantly update a comprehensive research library and photographic archive containing material relating to light stations, lightships, and navigational aids.
to continue to publish the quarterly Bulletin, with chapter news and domestic and foreign tour information.
to raise funds, collect artifacts for and support the new National Lighthouse Museum on Staten Island, NY.
to maintain the society’s vessel, RELIEF, as a floating museum.