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Faulkner’s Light Brigade

Built in 1802, Faulkner's Island Lighthouse is Connecticut's second oldest lighthouse tower, and is the only active light station on an island in the state. Faulkner's Island is about three and one half miles offshore from Guilford, Connecticut. Faulkner's Light Brigade is charged with the care, education and preservation of the island and it's celebrated lighthouse. (The exact location is 41 12 43 N, 72 39 15 W. Click here for a Mapquest map of the location.)

FLB History

The Faulkner's Light Brigade (FLB) was formed as a commission of the Guilford Preservation Alliance in 1991. Its fundamental mission was to investigate the ways and means of saving the historic Faulkner's Island Lighthouse and the island itself from threatening erosion in the east embankment. Faulkner's Island Light … [Read More...]

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Faulkner’s Island Quiz

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Don't let the light go out! We've reached a milestone. But the job is not over. Our growing membership sends a powerful message that we are continuing to build our side of the federal-state-local … [Read More...]

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Sandy Damages Faulkner Island

Photos of Faulkner Island, taken in January 2013  show erosion to the island as a result of wave pounding and storm surge. This aerial slide show is presented courtesy of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary taken shortly after hurricane Irene in August 2011 for the purpose of assessing damage to the island from the pounding wave surge. The Coast Guard Auxiliary is a volunteer organization dedicated to … [Read More...]