December 16th, 2021
The Keeper's Times 

The Old Baldy Foundation Community Newsletter
Hours of Operation at Old Baldy

Tuesday- Saturday: 10-4
(last lighthouse climb at 3:30 pm)
Closed Sunday & Monday
Holiday Hours

Christmas Week:
Closed Friday December 24th & Saturday December 25th

New Years:
Closed Saturday, January 1st

CLOSED JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2022
COVID-19 Safety Updates

Given the continued threat of COVID-19, the Old Baldy Foundation encourages individuals to wear a mask while entering our gift shop, museum, and lighthouse. We are closely following the directives of government officials and will update our safety protocols to comply with any forthcoming regulations. 
Sip on Soup
cook-off! 

In 2018 & 2019 Old Baldy partnered with Island Hardware to host a soup cook-off for an opportunity to come together with the island community and toast to a new year! We were met with success and are looking forward to hosting the third annual "Sip on Soup" on Wednesday, December 29th
from 3-6 pm!

Join us to sample all of the soup entries from professional and amateur chefs or break out your apron and join the competition by entering a pot of soup!
Special Fundraising Drive at "Sip on Soup" for the Lighthouse Learners Scholarship program! 

This year's soup cook off proceeds will be going specifically to our Lighthouse Learners program at the event! Help us bring a record breaking amount of 4th grade students to Bald Head in 2022. After two years of cancelled field trips due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we are eager to bring students back to BHI. Read more about a field trip to Old Baldy below!

Every year hundreds of fourth grade students take a field trip to Bald Head Island, North Carolina, to visit Old Baldy, the state's oldest standing lighthouse. Field trips to Old Baldy Lighthouse are an unforgettable educational experience!
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The Old Baldy Foundation subsidizes ferry tickets and admission fees for classes taking a field trip to Old Baldy Lighthouse through the Lighthouse Learners Scholarship Program. This scholarship program awards funds up to $800 to qualifying, North Carolina fourth grade classrooms. Preference is given to Title I schools; however, other schools may qualify. Scholarship funds are available through grants and private donations. The availability of scholarship funds varies year by year.
Win a coveted Shibumi Shade the Sip on Soup Event!

Not only is Island Hardware sponsoring and hosting this event, but they will be donating a Shibumi Shade for a raffle! For $10 enter the raffle to win the most popular beach access0ry. Buy your raffle ticket at the event or pop into Island Hardware!
Join our Team!

As the Old Baldy Foundation grows, we are searching for our next Educator & Collections coordinator to join the team! We are looking for a passionate and driven candidate to help us share the rich history of Bald Head Island!

Find the job description below. If interested in applying, please submit a resume and cover letter to director@oldbaldy.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled!
Give the gift of history this Holiday season!

Support Old Baldy and the local vendors that supply our gift shop with your Holiday needs. Everything found in our shop supports the work we do preserving the history of our island! Choose from jewelry, pottery, books, ornaments, decor, puzzles, gourmet treats and more!

Stop in by December 23rd, as we will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas! 
  Visit us at www.oldbaldy.org and the following platforms!