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
- Marcia Mansfield
- Robert Heavisides
- Alice Knight, Rockland Historical Society
- Stephen Liberty, Member at Large
- Bob Pratt, Museum Secretary
- Ed Mazurek
- Bill Maddox
- Timothy Harrison
- Stephen Staples
- Deb McNeil
- David Vaughn, Vice-Chairperson
Ex-Officio
- U.S. Coast Guard
Advisory Council
- Charles Chiarchiaro, Owls Head Transportation Museum
- MontpelierGeneral Henry Knox Museum
- Renny Stackpole, Past Chairperson
Museum Staff
- Sue Look, Gift Shop Staff Member
Volunteer Docents
- Ginger Allison
- John Baxter
- Jim Pieper
- John Young
- Joel Powers
- Sallie Leighton
- Paul Luttrell
- Jerry Neal
- Katrin Phocas
- Marla Rogers
