Project Gurnet & Bug Light

Project Gurnet & Bug Light The mission of Project Gurnet & Bug Lights, Inc. Project Gurnet and Bug Lights, Inc.

shall be to operate a non-profit organization which shall be actively engaged in the restoration, preservation, and maintenance of Duxbury Pier Light (Bug Light) and The Plymouth Light Station (Gurnet Light Mission Statement

The purpose of this corporation shall be to operate a non-profit organization which shall be actively engaged in the restoration, preservation, and maintenance of Duxbury Pie

r Light (Bug Light) and The Plymouth Light Station (Gurnet Light, Fort Andrew and the Keeper’s Cottage), and to encourage public awareness and support of these unique historic monuments to our nautical past.

PG&GL invites you to join us for the Bug Light Sunset Cruise. See details below.
06/02/2026

PG&GL invites you to join us for the Bug Light Sunset Cruise. See details below.

Save the date! On June 20th, PG&BL will be hosting a Save a Bug Light cruise from 7 to 9 PM aboard Captain John’s Boat. ...
05/28/2026

Save the date!
On June 20th, PG&BL will be hosting a Save a Bug Light cruise from 7 to 9 PM aboard Captain John’s Boat. More details to come...

05/28/2026

PG&BL has some exciting news to share with everyone. This is the official press release announcing that Project Gurnet & Bug Light will be receiving ownership of Plymouth (Gurnet) Light.

Press Release:
Community Group Awarded Ownership of Plymouth Light Station:
Project Gurnet & Bug Lights (PG&BL) is pleased to announce that we have received a letter from The Secretary of the Interior.
The letter states that PG&BL is the recipient of Plymouth (Gurnet) Light Station through the National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act. The letter concludes by saying, “The commitment of PG&BL to the preservation of our Nation’s maritime heritage...is admirable.”

PG&BL’s Mission Statement: “The purpose of this corporation shall be to operate a non-profit organization which shall be actively engaged in the restoration, preservation, and maintenance of Duxbury Pier Light (Bug Light) and The Plymouth Light Station (Gurnet Light, Fort Andrew, and the Keeper’s Cottage), and to encourage public awareness and support of these unique historic monuments to our nautical past.”
"Keep The Lights Shining!"

PG&BL wishes everyone a Happy Memorial Day weekend. Let’s remember all who have served defending the United States, both...
05/23/2026

PG&BL wishes everyone a Happy Memorial Day weekend. Let’s remember all who have served defending the United States, both in the past and today.

PG&BL would like to share that the contractor will soon resume work on Bug Light. The project has turned out to be more ...
05/21/2026

PG&BL would like to share that the contractor will soon resume work on Bug Light. The project has turned out to be more expensive than anticipated, and any contribution toward the restoration would be greatly appreciated. Join PG&BL in bringing Bug Light back to life in Plymouth Harbor.

PG&BL would like to share this wonderful plaque displayed outside the door of Gurnet Light.
05/16/2026

PG&BL would like to share this wonderful plaque displayed outside the door of Gurnet Light.

PG&BL enjoyed another great weekend of work parties at Gurnet Light. Huge thanks to all our amazing volunteers for keepi...
05/13/2026

PG&BL enjoyed another great weekend of work parties at Gurnet Light. Huge thanks to all our amazing volunteers for keeping the property in top shape and giving your time so generously! We couldn’t do what we do without you.

PG&BL would like to recognize our unsung heroes, Wally Hempel, VP of Fort Andrew at the Gurnet, and his son Ben. They ha...
05/08/2026

PG&BL would like to recognize our unsung heroes, Wally Hempel, VP of Fort Andrew at the Gurnet, and his son Ben. They have worked hard for many years to keep the fencing safe and in good repair at the Gurnet.

Over the weekend, PG&BL hosted work parties to clean and spruce up Gurnet Light and the Keeper’s Cottage. We couldn’t do...
05/05/2026

Over the weekend, PG&BL hosted work parties to clean and spruce up Gurnet Light and the Keeper’s Cottage. We couldn’t do what we do without the incredible help of our volunteers—thank you!

PG&BL is still waiting to hear from the US Coast Guard about whether we’ve been awarded ownership of the Gurnet Light. I...
04/29/2026

PG&BL is still waiting to hear from the US Coast Guard about whether we’ve been awarded ownership of the Gurnet Light. In the meantime, PG&BL continues to maintain and preserve it under a five-year lease. Here’s hoping 2026 will be the year!

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