CAPE CANAVERAL LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION INC

CAPE CANAVERAL, FL

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The Cape Canaveral Lighthouse Foundation Inc. is a non-profit organization founded in 2006 with the mission of preserving, protecting and promoting the history of the Cape Canaveral Lighthouse. The foundation is responsible for maintaining the lighthouse and for providing educational opportunities for the public about the lighthouse’s history and significance.

The Cape Canaveral Lighthouse is the oldest standing structure on the east coast of Florida and was built in 1848. It is located on the north side of the entrance to the Port Canaveral. The lighthouse stands at a height of 106 feet and is painted in its original black and white day marker pattern.

The foundation offers guided tours of the lighthouse, a museum, special events, and educational programs. The museum features artifacts and exhibits highlighting the history of the lighthouse and the surrounding area. The educational programs include lectures and workshops on a variety of topics related to the lighthouse and its history.

The foundation also provides a variety of volunteer opportunities, including lighthouse maintenance, historic preservation, and educational outreach. In addition, the foundation has received grants from the state of Florida and the National Park Service to fund conservation projects and to support the educational programs.

The Cape Canaveral Lighthouse Foundation is committed to preserving the history and significance of the lighthouse for future generations. Through its educational programs, volunteer opportunities, and conservation projects, the foundation is helping to ensure that the Cape Canaveral Lighthouse continues to stand as a beacon of hope and a symbol of America’s maritime heritage.

CAPE CANAVERAL LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in CAPE CANAVERAL FL. US MID #8401200264

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

Contact CAPE CANAVERAL LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION INC

CAPE CANAVERAL LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION INC
PO BOX 1978
CAPE CANAVERAL
FL
32955-2535

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MID # 8401200264
Name CAPE CANAVERAL LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION INC
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 010655841
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 28.307755, -80.722125
CODES FIPS State Code: 12
FIPS County Code: 009
US Census Tract: 062900
US Census Block: 1015