Join us for the WQHLKA'S Annual Meeting
West Quoddy Head Light Keepers'
Annual Meeting on Thursday, September 21, at 6:00 pm at the Lighthouse Visitor Center.
Please support us!
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals to renovate the Ron Pesha Lighthouse Museum . Your generous donation will help fund our mission. Happy Holidays! Thank you! See you at the light in 2023!
Wreaths Across America Sunrise Service 2022
Sunrise Service at West Quoddy
Sunrise Service at West Quoddy
Sunrise Service at West Quoddy
Wreaths Across America coordinates wreath-laying ceremonies at more than 3,400 locations across the United States, at sea and abroad.
WAA 2022 Gold Star Moms
Sunrise Service at West Quoddy
Sunrise Service at West Quoddy
Gold Star Moms pictured above wearing all white, photo taken after they placed the Christmas wreath on the West Quoddy Head monument.
United States Lighthouse Society visits West Quoddy
Young Inspired Artist at the Light!
Young Inspired Artist at the Light!
Young Inspired Artist at the Light!
From the Director’s desk...
Young Inspired Artist at the Light!
Young Inspired Artist at the Light!
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the sudden and devastating loss of our dear friend, Timothy Harrison. As the President of the Board of Trustees of West Quoddy Head Light Keepers Association and the Editor-in-Chief of Lighthouse Digest, Tim was a true visionary and an incredible force in the Lighthouse community.
He was the driving force behind honoring the memories of lighthouse keepers, he was committed every Memorial Day weekend in making sure the placement of the U.S. Lighthouse Service markers were on the grave sites of many keepers.
Tim's passion for lighthouses and dedication to preserving their history was truly inspiring. His contributions were immeasurable, and his absence will be deeply felt by all who knew them.
We will forever cherish the memories we made with Tim, whether it was discussing the latest lighthouse restoration project, museum ideas or simply enjoying his infectious laughter. He had a way of bringing people together and getting things done.
Let us honor Tim's legacy by continuing the work he started. Let's keep shining a light on the importance of lighthouses and their rich history. We will remember Tim as a beacon of knowledge and kindness.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Tim's wife, Kathleen, family members and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time. May they find comfort and strength in the love and support of those around them.
Rest in peace, dear friend. Your light will always guide us, and your memory will forever be cherished.
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Would you like to Volunteer...
Learn the rich history about this majestic West Quoddy Lighthouse, you will have the opportunity to meet new people from all over the world and locally. You will be giving back to the wonderful Lubec community. Only a few hours a week and this will make a world of difference here at the WQHLKA Visitor Center family. Thank you for your interest and caring about the light!
MAINE OPEN LIGHTHOUSE DAY 2023
September 9, 2023. Maine Open Lighthouse Day is a popular event, which is sponsored by the United States Coast Guard, the Maine Office of Tourism and the American Lighthouse Foundation. WQHLKA always has a few special events throughout the summer season. The Visitor Center will be open on this day, form 10 am to 4 pm. Unfortunately, the tower still remains closed for repairs. We will have some goodies in the history museum on this day! Come see us at the light! Thank you, for visiting WQHLKA'S website.
Visitor comments
"Beautiful! my favorite places" - Paula
"Magical!" - Marcy
"Downeast Maine Style can't be beaten! Love this place. - Sheila
Thank you for being here, it's wonderful! - Raymond
"Always love our visit here! - Renee & family
"I needed this visit for quite awhile. Ahhh...I will keep this in my heart for a long time. Until next time. - Eric
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West Quoddy Head Lighthouse FAQs
Here are some of our most frequently asked questions at the WQHLKA Visitor Center and the answers for you too.
- What does Quoddy mean? Quoddy means "Fertile and beautiful place." Head "head of the land". This comes from the Native American Passamaquoddy tribe ("People of the Dawn").
- What year was the lighthouse built? The third time is a charm....? The present Red and White striped lighthouse was built 1858. West Quoddy Head Light was first built in 1808, this tower was a wooden structure. The second was tower was built 1830 and this structure was constructed out a rubble stone which would leak and freeze inside in the wintertime. The lighthouse was commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson.
- Can we climb the tower? Tower tours are scheduled every season with the State Park manager. Typically during our celebration events in the summers season. "Maine Open Lighthouse Day" "West Quoddy Head Lighthouse Celebration" and "National Lighthouse Day"
West Quoddy Light.… Oo, sweet November fog
The soft November days are here,
The aftermath of blossom's year.
–Sara Louisa Oberholtzer, American poet (1841–1930)
“ To almost every man and woman there is something about a lighted beacon which suggests hope and trust and appeals to the better instincts of all mankind.”
Edward Rowe Snowe
VIEWS
Pitcher-Plant
Unique ecosystem in a costal bog. Bogs are home to plants that tolerate cold temperatures, acid conditions, low oxygen, and little nitrogen. Some plants that you may see are: leatherleaf, sheep laurel, black spruce, Labrador tea, pitcher plant, and cotton grass; subarctic species, such as baked-apple berry and black cranberry; and lichens, such as reindeer moss and Icelandic moss. Listed as a National Landmark.
An easy, one-mile round-trip walk leads to an unusual coastal plateau bog (also known as a heath) with sub-arctic and arctic plants rarely seen south of Canada. Shrubs predominate, par- ticularly black crowberry, baked appleberry and Labrador tea, along with carnivorous plants such as pitcher plants and sun- dew. A second bog at the property’s western boundary, Carrying Place Cove Bog, is a National Natural Landmark.
The Boat Landing In Lubec
Beautiful Town Of Lubec
Water Street, downtown in Lubec, Maine
Come and Visit!
America’s easternmost peninsula, offering op-
portunities to visit an historic lighthouse, picnic and hike up to 5 miles of scenic trails. From the candy-striped West Quoddy Head Light, Maine’s easternmost lighthouse, visitors can look out over Quoddy Channel (which divides the U.S. and Canada) to the towering red cliffs of Grand Manan Island in New Brunswick.
Visitors may continue to hike the trails and take in the views during off season. (Park and Visitor Center closes Mid October ). By parking outside the gate and walking into the park and to the lighthouse. Please, don't forget to pay the entry fee. Enjoy the lovely views.
WQHLKA's Photo Gallery
Welcome Back!
West Quoddy Head Light Keeper's are announcing the new season of 2023:
OPENING DAY
Memorial Day, May 29, 2023
Hours: 10 - 4
see summer schedule bottom of page