Cape Cod Highland Lighthouse 1857
May 17- October 19, 2008  Gift Shop10-6p  Lighthouse 10-5.30p  everyday

Tower Oct 2007

* View changes concerning the Full Moon Tours: Calendar of Events
* If you are unable to attend "Thoreau's Cape Cod" booksigning on July 12, please contact us to reserve your signed copy.
* 2008 Membership forms and information available.
* 4th Annual Road Race Ocean to the Bay 5 mile walk/run entry form

From the staff at CCL we wish to extend our deepest gratitude to Truro Treasures. Their generous grant made it possible for the children of Truro to welcome Flying Santa on Dec 9, 2007. To view pictures click here.

  Cape Cod Highland Light is the oldest, tallest and the strongest light on the Cape. Originally built in 1797 and replaced in 1853, the current structure was completed in 1857, 510 feet from the cliff. By the early 1990's it stood 128 feet from the edge of the cliff. In July 1996, Cape Cod Light was moved back 453 from the eroding cliff where it will be safe for another few hundred years.

Highland Musuem and Lighthouse Incorporation is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the Cape's first lighthouse. Fees from lighthouse tours, gift shop sales, fund raisers and donations pay for the ongoing upkeep of Highland Light.

Parking is available at the lower lot or next to Highland House Museum. Only handicapped parking is allowed in front of lighthouse. Restrooms are located at museum parking lot.

Please remain safe while visiting the Observation Deck. Standing on the edge of the cliff contributes to the erosion by killing grass and other plant life which is keeping the cliff stable. Erosion occurs from underneath as waves carve out chunks of sand making the top of the cliff unstable. The cliff can fall at any moment and it is a few hundred feet down to the beach. These photos were taken directly under where the observation deck is located. First one taken Sept 27, 2007 and the next one on Nov 8, after Hurrican Noel.

under deck 9-27-2007      under deck 11-08-07

Enjoy your visit at Cape Cod Highland Light.

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