THE LIGHTHOUSE
SCHEDULE
CLOSED FOR THE SEASON!
Museum / Gift Shop Open May 4 - Nov. 26
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Monday
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
ADMISSION
$3.00 Adults
Children 17 & younger FREE
Special Tours during off season and off hours can be arranged by calling 585-621-6179, please allow several days advance notice!
Our Displays for 2012 will focus on the "War of 1812 Bicentennial" Watch for more information on this web site.
Click on Calendar Below
Now Accepting Visa & Master Card in our Gift Shop
Update 2/2/2012
OFFICERS
Robert L. Owens, Jr., President
Douglas T. Moran, Vice President
Geraldine K. Sauter, Treasurer
Mary Lee, Secretary
TRUSTEES
Fred Amato
Lea Bancroft
William Briggs
Thomas Clayton
Joseph Genova
Eugene Edwards
Phillip Hurwitz
Father John Lee
Michael May
L. Kirk Simpson
Carolyn Vacca
SUPPORT OUR BUSINESS PARTNERS:
Lakeside Floral
& Antique Gallery
Where you're treated like family
4641 Lake Ave. Rochester, NY 14612 Phone: 585-663-2990 lakesidegallery2001@yahoo.com
Welcome to the OFFICIAL WEB site of The CHARLOTTE-GENESEE LIGHTHOUSE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
America's Oldest Surviving Lighthouse on Lake Ontario
Facebook Page Link
WELCOME MESSAGE
Thank you for your interest in the Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse. The Lighthouse is located in the former Village of Charlotte (at the Port of Rochester, NY). We are closed for the 2011 Season and will reopen on May 4, 2012. If you are in the area and would like a special tour please call us at the number above.
The tower was constructed in 1822 on a hill just west of the Genesee River and south of what once was a marshy area on the southern shores of Lake Ontario. The current Keeper’s House was built in 1863 to replace the original one which was just to the south of the current building. The Tower is 40 feet high with an additional 12 feet of height for the lantern room. There are 42 steps and then an 11 rung ladder that takes you into the lantern room. Here you will experience a beautiful panorama view of the surrounding area. Cameras are a MUST! To the north is Ontario Beach Park where you can ride the historic Denzel 1905 Carousel. View the beautiful sail boats, motor boats and catch the cement boat coming into the port of Rochester. To the east are several marinas, Rochester Yacht Club, the Genesee Yacht Club and the United States Coast Guard Station Rochester. To the south west is Holy Cross Church and to the west are a high rise apartments and many Charlotte businesses. Requirements for visitors to enter the museum and climbing the tower can been read by clicking on the following link:
Click hear for New Tour Regulations
NEWSLETTERS
All of our past Newsletters are available on line.
Click on the line below.
See all of our newsletters by clicking here!
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EDUCATORS, FREE ONLINE CIVIL WAR LECTURES
The New York Council on the Humanities is sponsoring a Lecture Series about the Civil War
See flyer below for details on how to register!
Click here to open high resolution PDF file on
"Civil War Lectures Flyer NYSHA"
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MARINE HISTORY GROUP SCHEDULE
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:00 a.m. - noon
All meetings held at the Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse on the 2nd Saturday of the month unless otherwise noted.
70 Lighthouse St., in the 1st floor museum.
The events are FREE and open to the public.
Agenda: A one hour video of the War of 1812. Want to know where the tug boat Laura Grace sunk. Come to the February meeting. Followed by a round table discussion. Bring in your questions or observations of you marine history topics.
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VILLAGE HISTORY GROUP MEETING
NEXT MEETING: February 18, 2012; 10am - noon
All meetings held at the Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse on the 3rd Saturday of the month unless otherwise noted.
70 Lighthouse St., in the 1st floor museum.
The events are FREE and open to the public.
Agenda: Round Table Discussion
Bring in your Charlotte History or questions!
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RECENT EVENTS
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SPECIAL PROJECT UPDATE
BICENTENNIAL PEACE GARDEN
June 23, 2012, 2:00 p.m. Dedication Ceremony
Save the Date!
(SAMPLE PANEL}
To learn more about the International Peace Gardens
Click Here! or type in 1812.ipgf.org in your browser.
August 26, 2011
August 8, 2011
July 1, 2011
May 11, 2011
Photos taken on Day of Caring - Excellus & Lighthouse Volunteers
Saturday, May 7, 2011 & Sun. May 8, 2011
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Updated "Recent Events"
See new photos of(scroll down screen):
"Mr. & Mrs. Todd & Michelle Korol Wedding @ Lighthouse" - Sat., Aug. 27, 2011
"Mr. & Mrs. Mark Klein Wedding @ Lighthouse" - Sat., Aug. 20, 2011
"International Lighthouse Weekend" - August 20 & 21, 2011
"Annual Meeting / Volunteer of the Year Award" - August 11, 2011
"Arts & Crafts Show / Sale" -July 16 & 17, 2011
"Irondequoit Concert Band & Alphorn of Western NY" - July 19, 2011
"Harbor & Carousel Fest" - June 24, 25 & 26, 2011
"Bootlegging on Lake Ontario during prohibition" - Feb. 12, 2011
Lighthouse Volunteers at Charlotte Winterfest Feb. 13, 2011
Ghost Stories / Halloween - Oct. 29, 2010
National Lighthouse Day / Well Dedication, Aug. 7, 2010
Irondequoit Concert Band, July 20, 2010
4th Annual Arts & Crafts Show/Sale, July 17 & 18, 2010
Keeper's Festival, May 22, 2010
Click on the above Drop Down Menu "Recent Events"
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On Permanent Display:
CLICK HERE TO VIEW A PREVIEW OF THE TIMELINE
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Community Outreach Program
We would like to display our Lighthouse Models at your event or put on a slide presentation for your group. If you are interested please contact the Lighthouse: by phone @ (585) 621-6179 or by e-mail: info@geneseelighthouse.org
Just like any nonprofit, the Charlotte Genesee Lighthouse depends on your generosity to help sustain its work. Become a Member. Click here!