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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...]

Faulkner’s Island Quiz

QUIZ: WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT FAULKNER'S ISLAND? (ANSWERS … [Read More...]

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Membership

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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Joel Helander presents History of Faulkner Island

Joel Helander, municipal historian and past chairman of the Faulkner's Light Brigade, will present a slide lecture at the annual meeting of the Brigade on Monday, May 14, 7:00 p.m., in the Guilford Community Center, 32 Church Street. The general public is cordially invited. The program will trace the efforts of the Faulkner's Light Brigade to … [Read More...]