LECTURE SERIES: "WOMEN LIGHTHOUSE KEEPERS"

LECTURE SERIES: "WOMEN LIGHTHOUSE KEEPERS"

Wednesday, July 25, 20127 pmFree admission, donations greatly appreciatedLecture given by: Mary Rasa

The history of the U.S. Lighthouse Service from its colonial origins to today's Coast Guard management.  The lighthouse administration, the building materials, and the lighting systems will all be discussed.  The presentation will highlight the people of the service including an in depth discussion of five women keepers.

Mary Rasa worked for 16 years as a museum curator and park ranger for the National Park Service.  She has extensive experience in conducting public programs and oral histories interviews.  She also has written many brochures and exhibit materials as well as managing an extensive museum collection. Mary is now on the staff of the Havre de Grace Maritime Museum.