114 years ago this week, on May 16, 1912, John E. Miller (1863-1932) was appointed as the next keeper of Montauk Point Lighthouse. He would go on to serve until December 1929. His time at the lighthouse was characterized by a number of notable events, including rumrunning in Montauk throughout the 1920s, a total solar eclipse in 1925, and the first non-stop westward transatlantic flight in 1928. At one point, the lighthouse staff was even investigated after being suspected of working with illegal rumrunners, but they were never charged.
✨MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT✨
This summer, the incomparable @brandicarlile comes to the iconic @mtk_lighthouse on July 23 for a once-in-a-lifetime benefit concert! ☀️🌊
An Oscar nominee, 11x GRAMMY winner, bestselling author, and one of the most celebrated voices in modern music, Brandi Carlile has captivated audiences around the world with her soaring vocals and magnetic stage presence. Now, she’s bringing that magic to Montauk for a breathtaking performance under the stars.
This special event supports the preservation of the historic Montauk Point Lighthouse, New York’s oldest lighthouse and a beloved national landmark that has stood watch over the Atlantic for over 230 years 🤍
🎟️ Tickets go on sale Friday at 10AM ET
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194 years ago this week, on May 9, 1832, Patrick Gould (1799-1879) was appointed as the keeper of the Montauk Point Lighthouse. He would go on to serve until October 1849. Years later, Gould became known for his bravery during the wreck of the Flying Cloud. Patrick Gould, then serving at the Ditch Plains Life Saving Station, rescued all six crew members after the ship ran aground during a winter storm. Gould later became a keeper at Third House and purchased a home on Toilsome Lane in East Hampton. He lived to the age of 80 and is buried alongside his wife, Jerusha, at South End Cemetery in East Hampton.
