A Message from the President, Robert Owens, Jr.
As I began my first year as President of the Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse Historical Society, we faced many challenges: first, to increase attendance and have the visitors experience an enjoyable and rewarding time; second, to schedule events that attract new and returning visitors; third, to raise the revenue to maintain this outstanding site.
We started the year by expanding our operating days (Friday - Monday) and with such events as The Lighthouse is For the Birds with Bob Marcotte, which sold out and will return this spring. In the subsequent months the Lighthouse Keepers Festival, Treasures For a Treasure Garage Sale, Arts and Crafts Show, Strike up the Band, National Lighthouse Day and Hauntingly Good Halloween Stories were a great success.
In addition, Charlotte events such as Charlotte's Secret Gardens, Harborfest and Rochester Romances the River all assisted in delivering over 5,500 visitors to our facility compared to 3,600 visitors in 2009. Our revenue has improved due to the increased attendance and a very successful Holiday Shopping at The Lighthouse.
We look forward to the new season, beginning in May 2011, with expanded operating hours Friday-Monday, 1 PM to 5 PM. Please check our web site in the weeks ahead as the events calendar takes shape. A big "thank you" to all our visitors, volunteers and members who helped make this a great year at the Lighthouse.
Bob