About the Thacher Island Association

New book on Thacher Island just published on May 3, 2010.

Paul St.Germain is the President of theThacher Island Association. He has been Rockport resident for15 years and can see the island from his home. With assistance from the Sandy Bay Historical Society, he has put together a revealing record and a fascinating pictorial history of this fabled island.
Thacher Island was named for Anthony Thacher,who in 1635 lost his four children and other family members in a shipwreck during the most severestorm ever to hit the Massachusetts coast. Only Anthony and his wife Elizabeth survived. Twin Lights of Thacher Island, Cape Ann captures the history, adventures, and intimate stories from over 200 years of lighthouse keepers living on the island, including how the two towers were built and how scientific discoveries were applied to improve the lights over the years.
Using archival photographs, each present the distinctive stories from the past thatshape the character of Thacher Island today.

Proceeds from the sale of this book go to the Thacher Island Association for their restoration efforts.

128 pages with 200 vintage photographs, many never seen before.

$22.00 each

Drift Wood Bird Houses of Thacher Island

These primitive bird houses are created primarily from driftwood found in the coves and beaches of Thacher Island in Rockport, Massachusetts. The ocean, sun and storms have worn and shaped these pieces which have been fitted to accommodate the state in which they were found. As a result no two bird houses are crafted the same. In reality the cracks and small gaps in the construction provide ventilation necessary for the tenants.

The opening of this bird house is 1 1/8 inches and will accommodate wrens or chickadees.

Each house has a removable screw in the bottom, middle of the back to facilitate cleaning.

Built and designed by local Rockport resident Ken Perry. Ken and his wife Garie have been members of the Association for many years. Their house looks out across Loblolly Cove on to Thacher. Ken comes out to the island every summer to collect driftwood for his unique bird houses.

Each Bird House is unique and one of a kind!


	#256- 21"x 6"x10" $45.00	#281- 17"x 7"x10" $45.00

New Colorful T-Shirts

In three designs,"Flag" on White,"Paddle" on Putty and "Rays" on Red and Sea Foam Blue.All are 100% Cotton.

Sizes: Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large and 2 Extra Large

$20.00

Red sizes available in New Color-Sea Foam Blue.

Large. & XL only

Polar Fleece Jackets- Navy,Gray and Red.

Non-pill,14.5 oz.fleece, full zip and 2 pockets,elastic sleeves,standup collar.

S, M ,LG, Xl ,XXL $48.00

Thacher Keeper Hats.

Available in, Nautical Red, Khaki, Navy(not shown), Charcoal, Yellow, Faded Blue. Adjustable 100% cotton- $20.00

Thacher Island Pins.

Left: Thacher logo pin 1" high.

Right: Thacher Lights pin is 1 1/4" high.

$4.00 each

Thacher Island Official Mug

White ceramic, 11oz. with large "C" handle.

$6.00 each

Thacher Island History Article

Article published in the United States Lighthouse Society publication The Keeper's Log.Full color cover of aerial of the island and 12 page story includes many photos and drawings Includes latest updates on the island. $7.00

Thacher Island Denim Lighthouse Keeper Shirts

The Thacher Island Association is now offering a great new denim shirt to its members and friends. It is made of 100% heavyweight cotton, embroidered logo and comes in S, M, L, XL , and XXL.

Was $40.00 Now $30.00

Thanks for Supporting Thacher Island

Thacher Island History by Eleanor Parsons

Send your orders to:

Thacher Island Association

74 Marmion Way

Rockport,MA 01966

Make checks payable to Thacher Island Association

All prices except Bird Houses include postage and handling.

All proceeds go toward the restoration efforts on the Island.

Thanks for your help!

We are excited to be able to offer this definitive history of Thacher Island. First published in 1985, it has just been reprinted in a limited edition. It is a remarkable book, a comprehensive and enjoyable tale of romance, heroism, sorrow, privation, resourcefulness and fun. Author Eleanor Parsons turns the pages of history since 1635 to share the exciting and often unbelievable events which took place on the tiny island but half mile long by half wide.

$22.00 each