Built in 1802, Faulkner's Island Lighthouse is Connecticut's second oldest lighthouse tower, and is the only active light station on an island in the state. Faulkner's Island is about three and one half miles offshore from Guilford, Connecticut. (The exact location is 41 12 43 N, 72 39 15 W. Click here for a Mapquest map of the location.)

Faulkner's Island Light has been waging a war with nature. Erosion has been eating away at the bluff the lighthouse stands on at a rate of at least six inches per year, so that the tower now stands about 35 feet from the brink. In 1991, to try to save the venerable structure, the nonprofit Faulkner's Light Brigade was founded as a commission of the Guilford Preservation Alliance. The Faulkner's Light Brigade now has about 1,000 members. The rescue of Faulkner's Island Light is well underway, but the Faulkner's Light Brigade still needs your support.

On this site you can see some articles from our newsletter, read about the history of the lighthouse, see a gallery of photos, or get information about joining the Faulkner's Light Brigade. You can also read our Mission Statement,

The General Public Open House this year is the weekend of September 11th and 12th. The ferry will depart each day from the Guilford Town Marina starting at 9:30 a.m.  The ferry can accommodate 20 passengers each trip. For safety reasons, children must be 8 years or older. Visitors will have approximately 1 hour on the island.

Private vessels are welcome! The island will be open to visitors from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. September 11th & 12th. Upon arriving at Faulkner’s Island, all dinghies, kayaks, canoes, and inflatables should beach their crafts on the shore just north of the boat basin on the west side of the island.  Other mariners on larger vessels can anchor and come ashore  by a water taxi provided by the Faulkner Light Brigade.

All events related to this Open House are weather related. This is a joint venture of the US Fish and Wildlife Service, the US Coast Guard, and the Faulkner’s Light Brigade so everyone’s safety is our primary concern.  An updated message at (203) 453-8400 will be provided each morning of the Open House.

Reservations for the ferry need to be made prior to the Open House. Primary contact is Marie at faulknerslightbrigade@gmail.com. The secondary contact point is the FLB answering service 203-453-8400.    

“THE ISLANDER”
FLB NEWS AND VIEWS
November 2009 Is out!

 Click Here to see the November 2009 issue of "The Islander".

We hope to do all of our communications with the membership electronically in the near future. Please send your email address to Bill Bussmann, FLB Membership Chairman, at wbussmann290@aol.com

Please email us with your comments and ideas for future issues :  faulknerslightbrigade@gmail.com

100% cotton t-shirts with distinctive Faulkner's Light Brigade logo printed on left chest available in ash or sand, sizes M, L, X., & XXL. Price is $16.00 each plus $4.50 per order for shipping

Polo shirt with embroided image of Faulkner's Lighthouse is available in navy or hunter green in sizes S, M, L, XL, & XXL. Price is $29.00 plus $4.50 per order for shipping. These shirts can be personalized with a name at time of ordering for an additional $5.00.

Please make check payable to "FLB" and forward to: Faulkner's Light Brigade, c/o Joseph Nugent, 423 Whitfield Street, Guilford, Ct. 06437. If you have questions, please call Joe at (203) 453-4034. Please leave name and contact number with question.