Free seminar about Curtis Island Restoration at Camden Yacht Club

CAMDEN — Camden resident Michael Skaling will share plans to historically restore the Curtis Island Light Station during a free Sunset Seminar presentation at the Camden Yacht Club at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 31.

The Curtis Island Lighthouse Foundation and the town of Camden are collaborating to restore the Curtis Island Light Station historically to the mid-1900s when it was a fully operating Coast Guard light station. Skaling will delve into the light station’s history and ownership, from its construction in 1834 to its full replacement in the late 1800s. He also will share the findings of a detailed conditions assessment of the facility and plans for fundraising and restoration over the next three to five years. The ultimate goal is to preserve Curtis Island for the next 100 years for this maritime community and its many visitors.