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Welcome to the official web site of the
May 16-17, 2009 A cooperative effort of Long Island's historic lighthouse preservation and education groups:
Montauk Historical Society, Montauk Point Lighthouse and Museum
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in association with (Lighthouse Photos Courtesy of NewYorkLighthouses.com) |
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Use this link to view or print the 2009
Challenge Brochure.
Map and directions are on page 2 of the brochure.
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED FOR MOST OF THE SITES ON THE
CHALLENGE (ESPECIALLY ON THE NORTH FORK). IF YOU CAN VOLUNTEER SOME TIME ON MAY
16 AND/OR 17 TO GREET PARTICIPANTS AND HAND OUT SOUVENIRS, PLEASE
CONTACT Brian Keena VIA E-MAIL
| MEGA RAFFLE PRIZE | PRIZE WINNER |
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Private tour for 10 at the offshore Huntington Harbor Lighthouse |
Heather Slu |
Private sunrise or sunset tower tour for 10 at the
Fire Island Lighthouse |
Dorothy Brochan |
Cedar Island Lighthouse Walking Tour |
Helen Yu |
Gift basket from the Montauk Point Lighthouse Gift
Shop |
Melody Barnhart |
Gift basket from rhe Horton Point Lighthouse Gift
Shop |
Cathy Ward |
Gift basket from the East End Seaport Museum |
Fran Orlando |
Gift basket from LighthouseTShirts.com |
Pat Knolll |
Lighted Statue of Liberty from Harbour Lights |
Barry Kurek |
Lighted Statue of Liberty from Harbour Lights |
Kim Bobidsky |
Harbour Lights Replica |
Gil Kinderlan |
Harbour Lights Replica |
Beatrix Sebock |
Matching set of replicas from Harbour Lights (Cedar Island/Huntington Harbor) |
Phil Carpenter |
Harbor Lights Replica |
Henry Van Kroge |
If you have questions e-mail Brian at:
Challenge 2009. He'll be happy to help you.
Drawing will be held the week of May 24-30, 2009
Winners will be posted on the web site and notified by telephone. Prizes will be mailed to winners.
Challenge Weekend Cruises
SPONSRED BY LighthouseTShirts.com ON
FRIDAY, MAY 15 and Saturday, May 16 at 4:30 P.M.
CONTACT NANCY BAHNSEN FOR MORE INFORMATION AT:
LighthouseTShirts.com
INFORMATION ABOUT CHALLENGE MERCHANDISE AND
CRUISES IS AVAILABLE AT
WWW.LIGHTHOUSETSHIRTS.COM.
Again in 2009 - Lighthouse Challenge Triple Crown
The Long Island, Chesapeake, and New Jersey Lighthouse groups
have again joined forces to offer the "Triple Crown"
of Lighthouses Award
for those individuals who complete all three of the 2009 Challenges!
Maryland Challenge - September 19 and 20
New Jersey Challenge - October 17 and 18
Present proof of completion of all three Challenges at your last stop during the New Jersey event to receive your Triple Crown Award!
Click on a title below for related information:
Accommodations -- Organizers -- Sponsors -- Supporters -- List of Local Zip Codes
What is a Lighthouse Challenge? And other FAQs
Huntington Harbor Lighthouse Preservation Society
Montauk Point Lighthouse and Museum
Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation Society
East End Seaport Museum and Marine Foundation
Horton Point Lighthouse and Museum
LighthouseTShirts.com
The Suffolk County Department of Parks, Recreation, and Conservation.
Supporters:
Fire Island National Seashore
Southold Park District
Islandia Marroitt
Holiday Inn Ronkonkoma
Best Western East End Hotel
Overnight Accommodations
Holiday Inn Ronkonkoma
3845 Veterans Memorial Highway
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
Phone: 1-631-585-9500
Fax: 1-631-585-9550
Challenge Rate: $99 per night
Best Western East End Hotel
1830 Route 25
Riverhead, NY 11901
Phone: 1-631-369-2200
Fax: 1-631-369-1202
Challenge Rate: $109 per night
Marriott Islandia
3635 Express Drive North
Islandia, NY 11749
Phone: 1-631-232-3000
Fax: 1-631-232-3029
Challenge Rate: $119 per night
What is a Lighthouse Challenge? And other FAQs
Q. What is a Lighthouse Challenge?
A. A Lighthouse Challenge is an event in which participants are "challenged" to visit a fixed number of lighthouses and lighthouse-related sites in a given amount of time. At each stop they receive a souvenir and, if they complete all stops on the Challenge, they receive a special commemorative souvenir. The event generally includes extra activities, special guests, etc.
Q. What group is running the Long Island Lighthouse Challenge?
A. There is no single group organizing the event. It is a collaborative effort of all of Long Island's historic lighthouse preservation and education groups. All involved groups have input and must agree on the details. While this might sound like a "design by committee" nightmare, the event is based on a successful core concept, and the involved groups are working with mutual respect and communication.
Q. Who benefits from the Challenge?
A. The idea is to benefit all the involved groups as equally as possible, as well as participants, local communities, sponsors, and lighthouse preservation and education in general.
Q. What lighthouse does the Challenge start at?
A. You can start or end anywhere on the route, and go in either direction (clockwise or counter-clockwise).
Q. How much does it cost to participate?
A. There is no fee for the Challenge, but some sites may have fees for parking, admission, etc.
Q. Are there special instructions for people with accessibility concerns?
A. Participants with accessibility concerns should call each site ahead of time (recommended) and/or speak with volunteers at the sites during the weekend. Such matters have been a part of the planning process from the start, as we want everyone to be able to enjoy the event.
Q. I like to buy lighthouse stuff. What merchandise will be available during the Challenge Weekend?
A. Several of the sites will have site-specific merchandise for sale (Fire Island, Montauk Point, Cedar Island, East End Seaport Museum/Long Beach Bar, Horton Point, Eatons Neck, and Huntington Harbor). More information on event merchandise is available at LighthouseTShirts.com.
Q. Will there be food or refreshments available at any of the sites?
A. While it's best to check with each site for specific information, food should be available at Montauk Point State Park (adjacent to the Montauk Point Lighthouse) and Cedar Point County Park (home of the Cedar Island Lighthouse). The Fire Island Lighthouse has soda and water available for sale. There is no shortage of restaurants on Long Island and there are plenty of fast food establishments in central and western Suffolk County.
Q. I have a question that isn't answered here. How can I get an answer?
A. E-mail Brian Keena. He'll be happy to answer questions.
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Zip Codes of
Towns Near Challenge stops |
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Huntington Harbor Light |
Huntington - 11743 |
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Eatons Neck Light |
Northport - 11768 |
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Horton Point Light |
Southold - 11971 |
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Long Beach Bar Light |
East Marion - 11939 |
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Orient Point and Plum Island lights |
Orient - 11957 |
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East End Seaport Museum |
Greenport - 11944 |
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Cedar Island Light |
Sag Harbor - 11963 |
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Montauk Point Light |
Montauk - 11954 |
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Fire Island Light |
Fire Island National Seashore - 11770 |
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Take the Maryland Lighthouse
Challenge September 19-20
and
New Jersey Lighthouse Challenge October 17-18
Please Note: The information on this site is intended to help you make your participation in the Challenge more convenient, enjoyable, and safe. You must do your own planning, though. No one associated with this site or the LI Lighthouse Challenge makes any guarantees about, or assumes any responsibility for, the use of this information.