Cape Cod Highland Lighthouse 1857
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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.
Climbing Cape Cod Highland Light's Tower
There is an admission fee per-person. Passes of any kind (Park Service, Coast Guard,
Senior Discounts, etc) are not permitted. Highland Musuem and Lighthouse, Inc operates the tours and therefore all money
is put back into maintaining the lighthouse.
Children must be 48 inches tall. There is a ship's ladder at the entrance to the
latern room which can be unsafe for small children. Children not tall enough
will be given a free pass for their next visit.
There are 69 steps up to the lantern room where a guide will share information about the lighthouse. Afterward
there is a display area and a 10 minute video showing how the lighthouse was moved.
Other lighthouse's on Cape Cod that you can tour- please note restrictions for children at Nobska and Chatham Lights.
Race Point Light, Provincetown
Up the street from Nauset Light, on Cable Road, are the Three Sisters Lighthouses. They were
the original lights for this area. You will see a sign behind Nauset Light that takes you on a path.
Stay on this path which continues onto the sidewalk.
Provincetown has two other lighthouses which are not open to the public.
Long Point Light &
Wood End Light
Enjoy your visit at Cape Cod Highland Light.
Directions:
Eastbound RT 6 into N. Truro.
Westbound RT 6 from Provincetown. Turn right off highway at the sign "Cape Cod Light/N. Truro/Highland Rd" and
make a left at bottom of hill. Follw directions as above.
The Cape offers flexable bus service to Truro & Cape Cod Light Light on a regular schedule throughout the summer.
Plymouth and Brockton Bus Service , The Breeze,
The Flex.
Donation Form:
Thank you for your interest in donating to the preservation of Cape Cod Light. All donations are
tax-deductible. If you are interested in volunteering your time or skills please contact Francene Webster
at 508.487.1121 or email highlandlight@earthlink.net.
Donation Form
Thank you for your support!
Membership:
We invite you to become a member of Friends of Cape Cod Highland Light, and/or give a membership
as a gift this year. Please send your tax-deductible contribution for one year's membership by returning your form
with your check payable to Friends of the Cape Cod Highland Light. Memberships are renewed in May.
Membership Form
site owned by Highland Museum & Lighthouse, Inc and was created on Sept 10, 2007
Open daily mid-May until mid-October
Gift Shop 10am-6pm
Tours 10am-5.30pm
Fee to climb the tower & children must be 48" tall
In-season group tour discount | Off-season group tours by appointment donation fee applies
phone: 508-487-1121 highlandlight@earthlink.net
Nauset Light, Eastham
Chatham Light, Chatham
Nobska Light, Woods Hole
Highway turns into 4 lanes look for signs "Cape Cod Light/N. Truro/
Highland Rd" and take that exit.
Turn right at bottom of hill-this is Highland Rd. Follow it to the end and take a right.
On the left is a Park Service brown sign:
"Highland Area/Links/Lighthouse/Museum" take this left and the parking lot is
on the right.
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