Anniversary Celebration - August 7th
The Highland Light and Museum Inc. sponsored a triple celebration to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Cape Cod National Seashore, the 15th anniversary of the saving of the Cape Cod Light, and National Lighthouse Day.
The program was set. The audience was ready for a great time. The speakers were interesting. The Highland Pipe Band was marvelous. The weather was dreadful!!!
A wreath was thrown over the ocean cliff to honor the memory of the Keepers of the Highland Light and the Surfmen of the United States Life Saving Service. Cake was served all day in the Keeper's house.
The Speakers were, in order:
Mr. Bill Burke- Historian of the Cape Cod National Seashore
Dr. Dan Sanders- President of Highland Light and Museum Inc.
Dr. Sally Snowman- Keeper of the Boston Light
Mr. Richard Larkin- Vice- President Truro Historical Society
Mr. Jim Knowles- PGA Professional and manager of the Highland Links
Dr. Peter Burgess- Volunteer Interpreter, Cape Cod National Seashore
Full Moon Tours
Full Moon Tours are available each month through October. Admission is on a first-come, first-serve basis; and there is a $5.00 admission fee. Children must be 48” tall to climb the lighthouse stairs. For the tour schedule, see www.capecodlight.org.
About the Cape Cod Highland Lighthouse
Cape Cod’s oldest lighthouse, locally known as the "Highland Light," is officially named "Cape Cod Light" on the NOAA nautical chart for the region. It sits perched 120 feet above the ocean in the Highlands of Truro.
For more information, please visit our website.