The Spring Point Ledge Light Trust will celebrate the upcoming summer of Open House activities with an afternoon event on Tuesday, May 22nd, at the Maine Historical Society, 489 Congress Street, in Portland. The event will consist of a Lunch and Learn from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, at which a light fare will be served. This will be an opportunity to learn more about Spring Point Lighthouse and the activities of the Trust.From 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM will be a Docent Information Session for those interested in volunteering to be docents (tour guides) at the Lighthouse this summer.

The events are open to the public. If you're interested in attending contact Sarah Robinson at saraclaytonrobinson@gmail.com or call 866-570-5703 x 0.

Docent Training Manual Comes to the iPad

The Spring Point Ledge Light Trust has developed an new iPad-based interactive training guide for docents working at the lighthouse this summer. The guide presents the history and structure of the lighthouse using video, photo galleries, illustrations, and self-administered review quizzes. It presents visual information on the islands, forts, and other points of interest surrounding it. It also contains links and references to resources that docents can use to gain additional knowledge.

Those docents with iPads will be able to load the guide, which is in iBooks format, into their iPads via iTunes. Apple's iBooks 2.0 app is required.

This new interactive guide takes advantage of Apple Computer's recently announced textbook initiative. It will allow the Spring Point Ledge Light Trust to take advantage of new technology to offer a training experience unique among lighthouse organizations.

Trust Still Seeking Docents for Summer Openings

The Spring Point Ledge Light Board of Trustees is still seeking volunteer docents for the Open House tours this coming summer (2012). Docents lead tours through the lighthouse, interpret lighthouse history for visitors, assist in selling tickets, and assist in preparations for the openings. Docents play a vital role in the Trust's mission to promote public access to and education about the lighthouse and the surrounding harbor environment.

All docents will receive training prior to the commencement of the Open House season, which begins in June.

If you are interested in spending pleasant afternoons in the summer air and giving something back to this lighthouse, which a has stood guard to the entrance to the harbor for more than 100 years, send an email expressing your interest to Bill Berman, Chairman, at coordinator@springpointledgelight.com.

Board Members and Docents Sought

The Spring Point Ledge Light Board of Trustees is looking for volunteers interested in serving on the Board or acting as docents, or guides, during next summer's open house events. Here's your chance to give something back to a lighthouse that has stood guard over Portland Harbor for over 100 years.

If interested, especially if you have an accounting or management background, send a brief email of interest to Bill Berman, Chairman, at coordinator@springpointledgelight.com.

Visit Spring Point Light During Maine Lighthouse Day

This weekend, September 17th, Spring Point Ledge Light will be among 25 lighthouses open for the third annual Maine Lighthouse Day. Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse will be open from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM and admission will be free.

Maine Lighthouse day was started to bring attention to the many lighthouses in Maine and permit visitors to explore as many towers as possible, some of which are rarely open to the public.

There are some age and height restrictions applicable to children. For details, visit the Events page on our website.

Open House this Weekend

July marks the beginning of our Saturday and Sunday Open House events. This weekend, July 2nd and 3rd, the lighthouse will be open to the public both days. Be sure and come by for a visit and enjoy what is predicted to be a gorgeous weekend.

You can find more information and a complete schedule of Open House events on our website.

Docent Training Events

There are two docent events in June. The first is open to the public, the second is intended for those who have volunteered to be docents this summer.

June 8th
Lighthouse History Lecture & Slideshow plus storytelling
Jewett Auditorium, Southern Maine Community College Campus
Fort Road, South Portland, Maine
Time: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
There will be a call for docents and volunteers to help out at the ligthhouse as well refreshments.

June 15th
Docent training session in the Lighthouse classroom at SMCC near the lighthouse.
Time: 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm