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October 2020
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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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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May Sunset & Full Moon Climb – Wed. 5/26 8:00-10:00pm
The May Sunset and Full Moon Climb at the Cape St. George Lighthouse on St. George Island will be held on Wednesday, May 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 8:00 p.m. and run until 10:00 p.m. Fifteen-minute time slots will be allotted for each…
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June Sunset & Full Moon Climb – Thurs. 6/24 8:30-10:30pm
The June Sunset and Full Moon Climb at the Cape St. George Lighthouse on St. George Island will be held on Thursday, June 24, 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 8:30 p.m. and run until 10:30 p.m. Fifteen-minute time slots will be allotted for each…
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July Sunset & Full Moon Climb – Fri 7/23 8:30-10:30pm
The July Sunset and Full Moon Climb at the Cape St. George Lighthouse on St. George Island will be held on Friday, July 23, 2021. Visitors can enjoy this opportunity to view St. George Island, the Gulf of Mexico and the Apalachicola Bay under the evening sky. The Sunset and Full Moon Climb will begin at 8:30 p.m. and run until 10:30 p.m. Fifteen-minute time slots will be allotted for each group on a first come, first served basis. No…
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