The Ponce de Leon Lighthouse Preservation Association, Inc. is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization dedicated to the preservation and dissemination of the maritime and social history of the Ponce de Leon Inlet Light Station.
A Fiscally Independent Preservation Association
Founded by local residents concerned for the well-being of the historic Light Station, the Preservation Association has managed and operated the Lighthouse since its acquisition by the Town from the Department of the Interior in 1972. The Association finances its ongoing mission to preserver, restore, and interpret the historic Ponce de Leon Inlet Light Station through admission and gift shop sales, memberships, and private donations. The Association is self-sufficient and receives no direct financial support from either the Town of Ponce Inlet or the federal government to maintain, operate, or preserve the site. Limited state funding is sought when available.
Volunteers and Memberships
Much of the work completed at the Lighthouse has been accomplished with volunteer assistance. Annual memberships in the Association are available for a nominal fee. Revenue generated through the sale of memberships is applied towards the Association's ongoing mission to preserve and disseminate the maritime and social history of the Ponce Inlet Light Station. Associate Memberships are available at a variety of levels to the public.
Admission Costs and Hours of Operation
The Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse and Museum is open to the public seven days a week with the exception of Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Normal Hours of operation are:
Fall, Winter, & Spring Hours of Operation
Day after Labor Day - Day Before Memorial Day
Open from 10:00 a.m. till 6:00 p.m. (last admission at 5:00)
Summer Hours of Operations
Memorial Day through Labor Day
Open from 10:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. (last admission at 8:00)
Daily Admission Rates:
Adults (Age 12 and up): $6.95
Children (Ages 11 and under): $1.95
Infants (Ages 0-2): Free with Paid Adult
Please call the Lighthouse at (386) 761-1821 for more information.