Celebrate
National Lighthouse
 Day with
Old Baldy!
On August 7th, 1789, Congress passed an act to secure the protection of lighthouses under federal support. Today, lighthouse organizations around the nation celebrate National Lighthouse Day on August 7th to pay tribute to the important role these structures have played in maritime history.

Join the Old Baldy Foundation through the weekend of August 6th-8th to celebrate!

Check out the schedule of our National Lighthouse Day happenings below.
Maritime
Seafood Boil
Friday, August 6th
5:30 PM

Enjoy an evening reveling in the rich maritime culture on the Cape Fear with the Old Baldy Foundation in honor of National Lighthouse Day on Friday, August 6th at 5:30 pm.

A traditional seafood boil will be prepared with fresh shellfish caught off our coasts. To complement the cuisine, enjoy craft cocktails from Durham Distillery, craft beer, and Long Creek Wine.

As you enjoy these local delicacies, hear stories of brave soldiers who rescued 642 individuals from shipwrecks in our waters. Costumed living historians will join us for the occasion to tell stories of what life was like as a member of U.S Life Saving Service stationed on BHI and the daunting tasks they undertook.

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Win $500 at our annual Duck Race!
Saturday, August 7th 9 AM


Adopt a duck for only $10 for a chance to win $500. On Saturday, August 7th all the adopted rubber ducks will race down the Bald Head Creek. If your duck is the first across the finish line, you will take home the cash prize! While we invite you to join in for the festivities, you do not need to be present to win. We will contact the winner directly after the race. 
National Lighthouse Day Festival
Sunday, August 8th
3-6pm-
North Carolina Marketplace

Spend the afternoon strolling the grounds of Old Baldy while shopping for local goods from NC artisans, & artisanal food purveyors! ​A portion of all proceeds goes directly to the Old Baldy Foundation. Craft beer and spirits will be available to sample. 

6PM-
Run for the Light
5k & 10 k

Run for the Light is a scenic run near. coastal dunes and through the maritime forest on Bald Head Island, NC.

Enjoy the sweeping views while running at dusk toward the light of The Old Baldy Lighthouse. 

Make your participation in this race an entire day trip your whole family can enjoy by taking part in an afternoon festival celebrating National Lighthouse Day featuring music, pizza, beer and more!
Thank you to our 2021 National Lighthouse Day Sponsors!
The Becherer Family
The Gottshall Family
Long Creek Wines offers an exclusive deal to Old Baldy supporters!

After you enjoy sampling the different varietals of Long Creek Wines at our National Lighthouse Day festivities, get an offer to purchase their wine at a 40% discount! 
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