Kīlauea Point National Wildlife Refuge Celebrates 98th Anniversary of Kīlauea Lighthouse and Offers Free Admission
Kīlauea Point National Wildlife Refuge will celebrate the 98th anniversary of the Kīlauea Point Lighthouse Station on Saturday, May 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year's theme, "The Restoration Has Begun!" supports the current restoration of this historic structure structure
Something temporarily or permanently constructed, built, or placed; and constructed of natural or manufactured parts including, but not limited to, a building, shed, cabin, porch, bridge, walkway, stair steps, sign, landing, platform, dock, rack, fence, telecommunication device, antennae, fish cleaning table, satellite dish/mount, or well head.
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Lighthouse Day is an annual event that commemorates the completion of the Kīlauea Lighthouse on May 1, 1913. Highlights of this free event include: natural history talks, interpretive walks, and activities for keiki. The Kīlauea Lighthouse served as a pivotal navigation aid for ships on the Orient run; however, time and the harsh tropic marine environment have taken their toll on the lighthouse and the associated historic buildings.
Phase l of the Kīlauea Lighthouse restoration is currently underway, which includes the area adjacent to and including the gallery walkway to the very top of the lighthouse. Major accomplishments so far include:
Protecting the 2nd order Fresnel lens; Rehabilitating the entire cast iron roof including the ventball and finial; Repairing the lantern sill connection systems; Repairing the cast iron and bronze lantern room, including the glazing (in progress); Re-establishing the lightning protection system; Opening all the blocked vents and registers at the lantern sill; Removing the concrete blocks and installing operating cast iron vents to match the original vent details at the watchroom level, just below the gallery.
The next major phase (Phase 2) of the restoration is tentatively scheduled for late summer/early fall 2011 and will entail restoring concert and metal components of the remainder of the lighthouse below the gallery walkway down to the base (inside and out). Representatives from the Kīlauea Point Natural History Association will be on hand during the event to share information about the restoration project.
Kīlauea resident Gary Smith will share a rich history of the plantation town with visitors and kama'aina at 11:00 a.m. Kīlauea Point Volunteer Steve Sobel will present a "Focus on the Lighthouse" talk at 12:00 Noon. Refuge Project Leader, Shannon Smith will provide a Lighthouse Restoration update for visitors at 1:00 p.m. Refuge rangers will lead interpretive programs throughout the day. The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Kaua'i Flotilla will provide a "History of Lighthouses" display and water safety information. Staff will be on hand to answer questions throughout the day. At 3:00 p.m., the Waipa Trio will offer a Hawaiian music performance.
Keiki activities will include magnet-making, arts and crafts, and temporary tattoos! Drawing classes with renowned wildlife artist Patrick Ching will be held from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Please join us for this FREE DAY at the Refuge. Entry fees will be waived in honor of Lighthouse Day. On-site parking is extremely limited this year so Refuge staff is requesting that all visitors carpool.
Something temporarily or permanently constructed, built, or placed; and constructed of natural or manufactured parts including, but not limited to, a building, shed, cabin, porch, bridge, walkway, stair steps, sign, landing, platform, dock, rack, fence, telecommunication device, antennae, fish cleaning table, satellite dish/mount, or well head.
Learn more about structure .
Lighthouse Day is an annual event that commemorates the completion of the Kīlauea Lighthouse on May 1, 1913. Highlights of this free event include: natural history talks, interpretive walks, and activities for keiki. The Kīlauea Lighthouse served as a pivotal navigation aid for ships on the Orient run; however, time and the harsh tropic marine environment have taken their toll on the lighthouse and the associated historic buildings.
Phase l of the Kīlauea Lighthouse restoration is currently underway, which includes the area adjacent to and including the gallery walkway to the very top of the lighthouse. Major accomplishments so far include:
Protecting the 2nd order Fresnel lens; Rehabilitating the entire cast iron roof including the ventball and finial; Repairing the lantern sill connection systems; Repairing the cast iron and bronze lantern room, including the glazing (in progress); Re-establishing the lightning protection system; Opening all the blocked vents and registers at the lantern sill; Removing the concrete blocks and installing operating cast iron vents to match the original vent details at the watchroom level, just below the gallery.
The next major phase (Phase 2) of the restoration is tentatively scheduled for late summer/early fall 2011 and will entail restoring concert and metal components of the remainder of the lighthouse below the gallery walkway down to the base (inside and out). Representatives from the Kīlauea Point Natural History Association will be on hand during the event to share information about the restoration project.
Kīlauea resident Gary Smith will share a rich history of the plantation town with visitors and kama'aina at 11:00 a.m. Kīlauea Point Volunteer Steve Sobel will present a "Focus on the Lighthouse" talk at 12:00 Noon. Refuge Project Leader, Shannon Smith will provide a Lighthouse Restoration update for visitors at 1:00 p.m. Refuge rangers will lead interpretive programs throughout the day. The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Kaua'i Flotilla will provide a "History of Lighthouses" display and water safety information. Staff will be on hand to answer questions throughout the day. At 3:00 p.m., the Waipa Trio will offer a Hawaiian music performance.
Keiki activities will include magnet-making, arts and crafts, and temporary tattoos! Drawing classes with renowned wildlife artist Patrick Ching will be held from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Please join us for this FREE DAY at the Refuge. Entry fees will be waived in honor of Lighthouse Day. On-site parking is extremely limited this year so Refuge staff is requesting that all visitors carpool.
