VIRTUAL: "Sally Snowman, the last USCG Keeper of Boston Light and Husband Jay Thomson
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Boston Light – the first established Light Station in colonial America – began lighting the way for safe navigation into the fledging maritime port of Boston in 1716. The Fresnel Lens in the lantern room and fog signal apparatus situated on Little Brewster Island at the entrance to Boston Harbor continues as an active Coast Guard maintained aid-to-navigation, today. However, its notoriety in the maritime community as the “the last manned Coast Guard Light Station” in the country has come to closure with the retirement of Sally Snowman, its 70th keeper. A power-point presentation provide photos of Boston Light’s 307 years of history and few photo anecdotes of Sally’s experiences as a 21st Century Keeper.
We are also thrilled to welcome Jeremy D'Entremont to the conversation. He is a great speaker on lighthouses and is great friends with Sally and Jay.
About Sally Snowman:
Sally Snowman, Ph.D., Keeper of Boston Light 2003-2023, is an educator, author, and a USCG Boston Light historian. Husband, Jay Thomson and Sally have co-authored two books: “Boston Light - A historical perspective” (1999) and “Boston Light - Arcadia Images of America” (2016); and “Sammy the Boston Lighthouse Dog” written for children by Sally (2005).
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Thanks to Ashland Public Library for hosting this virtual webinar program. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library and is in collaboration with a multitude of MA & NH libraries. This Thursday webinar—held from 7pm (ET) to 8pm (ET), —is free and open to all.