Celebrate a Summer Evening at Twilight at the Tower

The Crooked River Lighthouse invites visitors to Twilight at the Tower on Sunday, July 26 from 7:00-9:00 pm ET in Carrabelle, FL. This relaxing evening event offers after-hours museum visits, gift shop browsing, twilight tower climbs, and the peaceful natural surroundings of St. George Sound and Carrabelle Beach as evening falls. Guests will also have the opportunity to enjoy the Buck Moon as it rises over the Forgotten Coast.

The Keeper’s House Museum will be open for special evening hours, featuring the lighthouse’s original Fourth Order Fresnel lens, constructed in Paris, France, in 1894. Visitors can also browse the lighthouse gift shop for unique nautical gifts and souvenirs. Crooked River Lighthouse’s first keeper, James Williams, will be at the top of the tower to educate and entertain guests.

Guests will also enjoy live music by Cale Barber, a glowing bonfire with hot dogs, a live story reading of Abbie, Keep the Light Burning, a “Draw the Stars” activity for kids of all ages, and “Venus Watching,” with binoculars provided to view the current phase of Venus. The Beacon Bistro will be on the Keeper’s porch offering baked goods and refreshments by donation. There are also rumors that a small “buck” may make a special costumed appearance. As the evening sky transforms from warm sunset colors to deep twilight blues, guests are encouraged to bring a chair, relax on the lighthouse grounds, and enjoy a memorable evening beneath the summer sky.

For those looking for an unforgettable view, twilight tower climbs provide a chance to experience the tallest lighthouse on the Forgotten Coast from the top. Climbers will enjoy panoramic views of St. George Sound, Carrabelle Beach, and the beautiful colors of twilight stretching across the horizon as dusk settles over the coast.

Climb reservations are encouraged. Evening climbs are scheduled at 15-minute intervals and cost $6 for the public and are free for current CLA members. Children ages 12 and under climb free with a ticketed adult and must be at least 44 inches tall.  Climb reservations and additional details are available in the gift shop or online.