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Dear Visitor,
Hello, welcome to Save the Light, Inc.Save the Light is a grass roots non-profit organization that was formed to attempt to keep the Morris Island Lighthouse from being lost to the sea. We bought the lighthouse from the previous owner in 1999 and by the end of 2000 we had worked out a lease agreement by which Save the Light would transfer ownership to the state of South Carolina at no cost. Save the Light retains all responsibility for planning, engineering, fundraising and execution of all aspects of the preservation of the Morris Island Lighthouse.
We have done very well. We immediately began working with the US Army Corps of Engineers and a private engineering consultant to have the structure evaluated and the phases of restoration planned. After eight years of operation, we have raised over $4,500,000 in federal, state, and local funds. Work on Phase I (erosion control) was completed in March of 2008. As I write we are in the process of finalizing the engineering for Phase II whereby we will jet grout the area under the Lighthouse to fill any voids that might exist between the base of the lighthouse and the piling foundation. We have approximately 1.2 million dollars on hand for what promises to be at least a 1.5 million dollar project.
We are very excited about getting the Phase I behind us. We have moved from being a good idea to being a project in progress. It is no longer a matter of IF but WHEN we will complete our job of preserving this, the most beloved symbol of South Carolina's maritime heritage. We hope that you find the website enjoyable and informative and we hope that you will join us in our effort to save this irreplaceable part of our state and nation's history. There is a lot of work yet to be done and there are a lot of ways that you can help. Please start by becoming a member or renewing your membership.
Stop by our new Folly Beach location at 81 Center Street for more information. And while you are in town, thank Avocet Realty for donating this wonderful office space to Save the Light!
Richard L. Beck DMD
Chairman, Save the Light, Inc.
2008 Silent Auction and Gala
The 9th Annual Save the Light Silent Auction and Gala will be Thursday, May 8, 2008 from 6:30 - 9:30 PM at the Harbour Club located at 35 Prioleau Street in Historic Charleston. You will enjoy great food and wine and great auction items - all for only $ 75.00 per person. And there is free parking at both garages close to the Harbour Club. Just bring in your parking ticket and we will validate it. Come mingle with old friends and meet new friends!Phase I, the cofferdam, is finished. Now we must fill in the dam with concrete to complete the stabilization. Please help us raise the needed money. Call us at (843) 633-0099 for tickets or to make a donation. Please join us at the Silent Auction May 8th.
2008 Half Marathon & 5K Run
A Half-Marathon and 5K to support the preservation of the Morris Island Lighthouse by Save the Light was run on February 2, 2008. The race was very successful with 500 happy runners.
Current plans are to hold the event again in 2009.
For race results, go to 2008 Save the Light Half Marathon & 5K.
Jim Booth Offers Lighthouse Print to Support Save the Light
Carolina Legacy
Save The Light is pleased to offer Jim Booth's print, "Carolina Legacy". This work of art is an homage to the importance of the Morris Island Lighthouse to South Carolina and Charleston, and was created to help support Save The Light's goal to protect and preserve this irreplaceable historical landmark. More information about this print, Jim's generous offer and ordering information can be found on our Jim Booth Prints page.
The Save the Light, Inc. 2008 Brochure is Available Online
Save the Light Brochure
You can view the current Save the Light Brochure online to learn more about our campaign to save the Morris Island Lighthouse.
Download PDF version (requires Acrobat Reader)
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