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May Events at the Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum Announced

Apr 20th, 2018

Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum Opens May 1

Several Events Scheduled for May

Sodus Point, NY — The Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum, located at 7606 North Ontario Street in Sodus Point, is opening for its 34th season at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 1.  The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.  Admission is $5 for adults and $2.50 for students (grades K-12).  Preschool children and Sodus Bay Historical Society members are free.
 
Built in 1870, the beautiful, historic lighthouse was used to guide ships on Lake Ontario to safe harbor in Sodus Bay.  Use of the light was discontinued in 1901, having been made redundant by an outer light on the bay’s west pier.  The building now houses a museum, operated by the Sodus Bay Historical Society.  Exhibitions focus on local and maritime history and include displays about lighthouse keepers’ tools, railroads and trolleys, the Erie Canal, and the War of 1812.  
 
Visitors can stroll through gardens on the bluff overlooking Lake Ontario; shop in the museum’s store; and climb the 52-step spiral staircase to the top of the lighthouse tower for breathtaking, panoramic views of Lake Ontario and Sodus Point. 
 
The museum has planned many exciting events for 2018, including several in May:
 
Thank You, Mom!
To celebrate Mother’s Day, all mothers visiting the Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum on Sunday, May 13, will receive a free gift with paid admission.  
 
"History Alive!" Presentation
The museum’s “History Alive!” Lecture Series begins at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 24, at the Sodus Point Village Hall (8356 Bay Street, Sodus Point).  Fred Amato, president of the Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse Historical Society, will discuss the fascinating history of Rochester's historic aid to navigation.  Our popular "History Alive!" lecture series covers a variety of topics that bring history to life.  These events, which are free and open to the public, are made possible by the Sodus Bay Lighthouse Events Sponsors.
 
Celebrate Memorial Day at the Lighthouse
The Museum will be open on Memorial Day (Monday, May 28).  All visitors who wear red, white, and blue will receive a free postcard with paid admission. 

Blue Star Museums Program
Memorial Day is also the start the Blue Star Museums program, administered by the National Endowment for the Arts.  Active-duty military personnel and up to five family members receive free admission at hundreds of museums around the United States, including the Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum.  This program runs until Labor Day.  For more information about the Blue Star Museum program, including a list of participating museums, visit www.arts.gov/national/blue-star-museums.    
 
About the Sodus Bay Historical Society
Since 1972, the Sodus Bay Historical Society has been preserving the history of the towns of Sodus and Huron.  In 1985, the society began operating the Sodus Bay Lighthouse Museum, which is now one of the most frequently visited attractions in Wayne County, receiving over 22,000 visitors from around the world each year.  The society's success is due to its members, donors, events sponsors, and volunteers.  For more information, including a full list of upcoming events for 2018, membership information, and volunteer opportunities, visit the museum’s website at www.sodusbaylighthouse.org or call (315) 483-4936.
 

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