Make your plans now to be in Rockland, Maine for this exciting event weekend!


July 22-24, 2011

Starting on Friday, July 22, at 7PM with a JOHN MOCK Concert! John thru his music and photography captures the heritage of the sea with his unique concert presentation of original instrumental compositions on the quitar, concertina and tin whistle. A must see! Tickets are only $12 and are available at the door! We will be having a wine and cheese reception from 6-7 PM before the concert!

You will also be able to preview the items which will be at the auction on Saturday at the museum starting at 7:00 PM.

Also on Saturday, be sure to join us for a Giant Book Signing event with 10 Great Authors from Noon to 4PM including Tim Harrison, Angeli Perrow, Jerry Boyle, Jamie Hogan, Thomas and LeeAnn Szelog, Virginia Wright, Carole Lambert, Cathryn Falwell, Robert Fuller, Jr., and illustrator Nicole Fazio There will be a Cocktail Hour from 4-5 PM after the Book Signing with wine and hors d'oeuvres being served to be followed by a Huge Live Auction beginning at 5 PM.

Just a small sampling of the items that will be at the auction: Rendezvous Trip, Prints by George Miller, Rockland Breakwater picture, Walter Cronkite book, Nautical Lamp Set, Two year subscription to Lighthouse Digest, Bracelet & Earrings Set by Peg Conlin, Set of Lighthouse Digest Coffee Mugs, Owls Head Museum Bi-plane ride, Shore Village Museum T-shirt, Boxed set of two Coca Cola Christmas Mugs, Set of three different hard cover children's lighthouse books, Lighthouse prints by Paul Conlin, Set of books by Bob Heavisides, Search light poster (ready for framing), Very old and rare bar of Armour lighthouse soap in original wrapper, a Limited Edition Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse by Harbour Lights signed by Tim Harrison, Bill Younger and Connie Small, the First Lady of the Lights and author of "The Lightkeeper's Wife", Other Harbour Lights lighthouses..


On Sunday we'll be cruisin the bays! Lighthouse and harbor cruises for your enjoyment! Bring your friends and cameras! More details to follow as they become available! Hope to see you at this fantastic event!

My best,
Paul Conlin
Event Chairman

The time is almost here! The Hampton Inn in Thomaston, ME is offering a discount for those who will be attending the events. Just ask for the Maine Lighthouse Museum rate and you will be all set.

On Sunday, July 24th just stop by the museum and head for the pier to board either the Rendezvous, the Morning in Maine or Captain Jack's Lobster Boat for a beautiful harbor/lighthouse tour and part of your ticket price will be donated to the museum!

You may call the museum at 207 594-3301 or check our website at: www.mainelighthousemuseum.org for more information.