Pensacola Lighthouse and Museum
The Pensacola Lighthouse and Museum offers climbing tours of the landmark 1859 lighthouse. The Lighthouse, situated on Pensacola Bay across from the Naval Aviation Museum, offers indoor and outdoor history exhibits, gift shop, Light of the Moon Tours, Ghost Hunts, weddings and special events.
Through a lease with the US Coast Guard, the Pensacola Lighthouse Association is solely responsible for the maintenance and public tour operations of the Pensacola Light. Help us preserve this historic lighthouse! Proper conservation and repair of this 1859 structure is vital. Your membership is a commitment to our treasured landmark.
Four-State Run Benefiting the Lighthouse and Museum
Long distance runner George Melichar will be running from the French Quarter in New Orleans to the Pensacola Lighthouse this July to raise money for the restoration of the Pensacola Lighthouse. He will also be running in honor of the orphaned children attending the Salvation Centre School in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Billed as the 'Krewe du Shoe Run', Melichar will be running an average of 60 miles per day to cover the total distance of over 230 miles in 4 days on July 24-27.
"My passion for running in New Orleans has lead me to serve my community by aiding in recovery." says Melichar, "As I have traveled the world running marathons, I have come to appreciate the city landmarks, the neighborhoods I run trough, and the residents enthusiasm as I run past."
According to Melichar his goal is to raise $800,000 needed to repoint or restore the weathered masonry in these historical lighthouse buildings to ensure they are around for future generations. Support George's effort with your donation.
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