The Gay Head Lighthouse has stood on the picturesque cliffs at the western most tip of Martha’s Vineyard since 1856. It is now only 45 feet from the edge of the eroding cliffs and is in danger of falling into the sea.
In 1799 a wooden lighthouse was built. In 1856 it was replaced with the current brick and sandstone lighthouse and fitted with Fresnel lenses.
The lenses were replaced by electrically generated lenses in 1952. The old lenses were given to the Martha’s Vineyard Museum in Edgartown.
This past weekend (Oct 13) I was on MV and decided to drive out to Aquinnah… and when I got there I saw these signs…
I’d never been inside the Gay Head lighthouse and was excited to be able to do so, and also help in a small way support the campaign to help raise the money to Save The Gay Head Lighthouse.
Come and join me for my tour inside the lighthouse…
Reached the first level and stepped outside…
These are the stunningly beautiful breathtaking views …
Final set of stairs and the view from the top …
What an awesome experience…
***To learn more about how to donate to Save The Gay Head Lighthouse CLICK HERE
**To read the history of the Gay Head Lighthouse CLICK HERE
MV Obsession 
October 19, 2013 at 8:31 pm
beautiful…..simply breathtaking…..love it joan!!
October 21, 2013 at 4:30 pm
I’ve never been up there either, thanks for the tour!!!.. your pics are awesome.