Who We Are...
Photo by Peter Ralston
Museum Founder
Ken Black was a decorated Coastguardsman and later became one of the leading lighthouse preservationists in the United States. He was affectionately known as "Mr. Lighthouse" and was responsible for saving a remarkable collection of lighthouse artifacts. To read about Ken Black and the history of the Maine Lighthouse Museum, click on the links below.
- CWO Kenneth N. Black, USCG Ret. (1923-2007)
Mission Statement
The mission of the Maine Lighthouse Museum is to educate the public regarding the longstanding traditions, heroism and progress of America's Lighthouse and Lifesaving services and the United States Coast Guard.
This will be accomplished through the conservation and interpretation of the nation's most significant collection of lighthouse and lifesaving artifacts.
Board of Directors
- Dot Black
- Paul Dilger, Museum Chairperson
- John Fochtman, Maine Lobster Festival
- Brian Harden, City of Rockland
- Robert Heavisides
- Alice Knight, Rockland Historical Society
- Stephen Liberty, Member at Large
- William Maddox, Museum Secretary
- Ed Mazurek
- Timothy Harrison
- Bob Pratt
- Nancy Schultz, Museum Treasurer
- Dorothy Simpson
- Vacant, American Lighthouse Foundation
- David Vaughn, Vice-Chairperson
Ex-Officio
- CWO3 Curt Barthel U.S. Coast Guard
Advisory Council
- Charles Chiarchiaro, Owls Head Transportation Museum
- Montpelier – General Henry Knox Museum
- Renny Stackpole, Past Chairperson
Museum Staff
- Julia Friese, Visitor Services Manager
- Diane Couture, Gift Shop Staff Member
Volunteer Docents
- Ginger Allison
- John Baxter
- Ray Christie
- Sallie Leighton
- Paul Luttrell
- Jerry Neal
- Katrin Phocas
- Marla Rogers
Photo by Bob Trapani, Jr.