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Help Preserve the Morris Island Lighthouse

The Morris Island Lighthouse is a vital piece of Charleston’s history and a beacon of our coastal heritage. However, it faces an urgent need for funding to support critical preservation efforts. By getting involved, you can help ensure that this iconic structure stands tall for future generations. Explore the ways you can make a difference below.

Make a Donation

Your Contribution Makes a Difference

Every dollar helps us protect and restore the Morris Island Lighthouse. We offer three convenient ways to donate:

  • By Mail:
    Download, print, and complete our Contribution Form and mail it to us.
  • By Phone:
    Call us directly at (843) 633-0099 to make your donation.
  • Online:
    Make a secure donation through our PayPal shopping cart. You don’t need a PayPal account—donations can be made with Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover.

Special Ways to Donate

In Honor Of or In Memory Of: Celebrate a loved one by making a donation in their name. Simply specify the type of tribute when completing your donation form, and your gift will go directly to our preservation fund.

Capital Campaign Donations: Larger contributions to support long-term preservation efforts can be made through our Capital Campaign. For multi-year donations or significant gifts, please email us at info@savethelight.org or call (843) 633-0099 during business hours.

The Step Program: Leave a lasting legacy with a $5,000 contribution, and we’ll affix a brass plaque inscribed with your chosen name to one of the lighthouse’s 203 steps. For specific step requests or availability, contact us at info@savethelight.org or (843) 633-0099.

All donations are tax-deductible. Your generosity ensures that this historic lighthouse continues to inspire for generations to come.

Become A Member

Join the Effort to Save the Light

Memberships provide vital support for our preservation efforts and are renewable annually. Choose the membership level that best suits you:

  • Friend of the Light: $25–$49
  • Supporter of the Light: $50–$99
  • Keeper of the Light: $100–$249
  • Navigator of the Light: $250–$499
  • Sentinel of the Light: $500–$999
  • Life Member: $1,000 or more

By becoming a member, you join a community dedicated to preserving this iconic structure. Together, we can ensure the Morris Island Lighthouse continues to be a symbol of our shared history.