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150th Celebration of the Morris Island Lighthouse
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Morris Island Lighthouse 150th Anniversary Celebration! Seeing our community come together for this historic milestone made the day even more meaningful.
To our supporters, volunteers, partners, and everyone who has helped preserve this Charleston landmark through the years, thank you for continuing to be part of its story.
Here’s to 150 years of history and to keeping the light shining for generations to come.
To our supporters, volunteers, partners, and everyone who has helped preserve this Charleston landmark through the years, thank you for continuing to be part of its story.
Here’s to 150 years of history and to keeping the light shining for generations to come.
If you miss the party or want to continue the celebrations, plan to meet Save the Light at Low Tide Brewing on Johns Island on Sunday, November 8th from 1 PM – 4 PM for their Charity Pint event. Save the Light has been selected as the November “Charity of the Month” in honor of the Morris Island Lighthouse’s 150th!
**Limited edition Save the Light 150th Celebration merchandise will be available for sale at both events.**
Annual Oyster Roast
Sunday, January 24, 2027
Join us at Bowen’s Island on January 24th for the 2027 Save the Light Oyster Roast—an afternoon of oysters, live music, and Lowcountry favorites supporting the Morris Island Lighthouse. Tickets will go on sale shortly!
5k Run & Half Marathon
Saturday, February 6, 2027
Join us on Folly Beach for the 2026 Save the Light Half Marathon & 5K—two USATF-certified races supporting the preservation of the Morris Island Lighthouse. Both courses start and finish near the Folly Beach Pier, with the Half Marathon as a run-only event and the 5K open to runners and walkers. Lace up, take in the shoreline, and help protect a Lowcountry landmark.