Celebrate the Solstice at Crooked River Lighthouse’s Twilight at the Tower

The Crooked River Lighthouse invites visitors to celebrate the Cold Moon at Twilight at the Tower on Saturday, December 19, from 6:00–8:00 pm ET in Carrabelle, FL.  This festive winter solstice celebration will feature live music by The Waterbirds, Christmas carols, poetry, and seasonal refreshments. Visitors can also enjoy after-hours visits to the Keeper’s House Museum, gift shop browsing, twilight tower climbs, and views of the natural surroundings of St. George Sound.

Music will be provided by The Waterbirds, who will also accompany the evening’s carolers. Guests can gather around the fire circle to enjoy hot apple cider, roast marshmallows, and cook hotdogs while listening to poetry, including works by Robert Frost. Visitors can also explore the night sky with binoculars and telescope observations, with Orion and Sirius expected to be prominent.

The Keeper’s House Museum will be open for after-hours visits, featuring the lighthouse’s original 1894 Fourth Order Fresnel lens constructed in Paris. Guests can browse the gift shop for unique nautical gifts and enjoy refreshments and baked goods by donation at the Beacon Bistro. For those looking for an unforgettable experience, twilight tower climbs provide a chance to experience the tallest lighthouse on the Forgotten Coast. Climbers can take in panoramic views of St. George Sound, Carrabelle Beach at dusk.

Admission is free; donations are appreciated (suggested $5 donation). Tower climbs are $6 for the public, free for current members, and free for children 12 and under accompanied by a ticketed adult. Climbers must be at least 44 inches tall. Carolers and volunteers are welcome to join the celebration.