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September 2020
Virtual Full Moon Climb – Corn Moon – 7:45pm – 8:15pm
Virtual sunset/full moon climb - Tuesday, 9/1 from 7:45pm-8:15pm (weather permitting - if it's not too cloudy or rainy) we'll be going live from the top of the lighthouse for a virtual sunset/full moon climb. We hope you'll join us on Facebook to view the Corn Moon. The September 2020 full moon is called the Corn Moon because Native American tribes began harvesting their staple foods, such as corn, at this time. Full Moon names are attributable to native American…
Find out more »Virtual Sunset/Full Moon Climb – Wed. 9/30 7:15pm-7:45pm – Harvest Moon
Virtual Sunset/Full Moon Climb - Wednesday, 9/30/2020 7:15pm-7:45pm Join us on Facebook live for a virtual full moon climb (weather permitting, if it's not too cloudy or rainy) - This moon is often referred to as the Harvest Moon. This full moon in 2020 is called the Harvest Moon because Native American tribes began harvesting their staple foods, such as corn, at this time. Full Moon names are attributable to native American tribes, most notably the Algonquin, who named the…
Find out more »October 2020
SGI Lighthouse Trick or Treat Spooktacular
The St. George Lighthouse Association will be hosting a Spooktacular Trick-or-Treat Trail on Friday, October 30th from 6:30-8:30pm. This safe, free, family-friendly Halloween event will be held in SGI Lighthouse Park. There will be multiple candy stations set up along the sidewalk and spooky decorations lighting up the park. Local businesses and residents are encouraged to set up a station to pass out candy. Space is very limited and spots must be reserved in advance by emailing info@stgeorgelight.org or by…
Find out more »Virtual Sunset/Full Moon Climb – Halloween Hunter’s Blue Moon
Saturday, 10/31 from 6:45pm-7:30pm (weather permitting – if it’s not too cloudy or rainy) we’ll be going live from the top of the lighthouse for a virtual sunset/full moon climb. We hope you’ll join us on Facebook to view the sunset and moon rise. The October full moon is called the Halloween Hunter’s Blue Moon. It is called the Hunter’s Moon because Native American tribes began hunting when the deer had fattened themselves over the course of the summer, and…
Find out more »November 2020
Veterans Day Ceremony
The St. George Lighthouse Association in partnership with SGI Veterans Reveille Group and the 106th American Legion in Apalachicola invite everyone to attend the Veterans Day Ceremony in Lighthouse Park on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at 11 AM. Veterans Day is an official United States public holiday, observed annually on November 11, that honors military veterans; that is, persons who served in the United States Armed Forces. Guest speaker will be Colonel Christopher Peters who serves as the 325th Fighter Wing Vice…
Find out more »Sip & Shop
Get your holiday shopping done early at our annual Sip ‘n Shop on Sunday, 11/22 from Noon-7:00pm. This year we’ve extended the hours in order to accommodate more shoppers. We have all sorts of new holiday items and gifts for every member of your family. Cold drinks and cookies will be served on the porch all day and wine tasting begins at 4:00pm. Everything will be on sale and featured items include: - Several unique styles of jewelry - Holiday…
Find out more »Virtual Sunset/Full Moon Climb – Sunday 11/29 from 5:15pm-5:45pm – The Beaver Moon
Join us on Facebook live for a virtual sunset/full moon climb (weather permitting – if it’s not too cloudy or rainy). The sun will set at 5:40pm and the Beaver moon will rise at 5:22pm on November 29th. The November full moon is called the Beaver moon because at this time of year beavers are preparing for winter, and it is the time to set beaver traps to ensure a supply of warm winter furs before the swamps freeze over.…
Find out more »December 2020
Virtual Sunset/Full Moon Climb – Tues 12/29 5:30-6:15pm – Cold Moon
Virtual Sunset/Full Moon Climb - Tuesday, 12/29/2020 5:30-6:15pm Join us on Facebook live for a virtual full moon climb to celebrate the last full moon of 2020 and the last full moon of the decade (weather permitting, if it's not too cloudy or rainy). The December full moon is often referred to as the Cold Moon. This full moon is called the Cold Moon for obvious reasons - winter is about to arrive and temperatures are dropping. Full Moon names…
Find out more »March 2021
March Sunset and Full Moon Climb – Sunday 3/28 from 7:15-9:15pm
After a yearlong hiatus, the monthly Sunset and Full Moon climbs are back at the Cape St. George Lighthouse! The March Sunset and Full Moon Climb at the Cape St. George Lighthouse on St. George Island will be held on Sunday, March 28, 2021. This is a unique opportunity to enjoy the view of St. George Island, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Apalachicola Bay under the evening sky from the top of the lighthouse. The Sunset and Full Moon…
Find out more »April 2021
April Sunset and Full Moon Climb – Monday 4/26 from 7:00-9:00pm
The April Sunset and Full Moon Climb at the Cape St. George Lighthouse on St. George Island will be held on Monday, April 26, 2021. This is a unique opportunity to enjoy the view of St. George Island, the Gulf of Mexico and the Apalachicola Bay under the evening sky from the top of the lighthouse. The Sunset and Full Moon Climb will begin at 7:00 p.m. and run until 9:00 p.m. Fifteen-minute time slots will be allotted for each…
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