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Sunset Lighthouse Cruise – 2024
The Thacher & Straitsmouth Islands Association presents the very popular Sunset Lighthouse Cruise as our premier fundraiser of the year. With your support TSIA preserves and provides accessibility to Straitsmouth and Thacher Islands, including their 15-plus lighthouses, buildings, ramps and walkways. So join us for a cruise aboard the Privateer IV, operated by 7 Seas…
Read More2023 Annual Meeting – November 8, 2023
Looking Back and Looking Ahead The Thacher Island Association 2023 Annual Meeting will be held at 7:00pm on November 8, 2023 at the Rockport Public Library, 17 School Street, Rockport MA. Join us for a review of our recent accomplishments on Thacher and Straitsmouth Islands. Learn about our planned activities for 2024! Please join us…
Read MoreThacher & Straitsmouth Islands Launch Tickets
The Thacher & Straitsmouth Islands boat launches will operate from June through August in 2023, with trips to Thacher Island on Wednesday and Saturday mornings and limited Tuesdays, and trips to Straitsmouth Island on Tuesday mornings. Reservations are required for all passengers, and you can make the reservations for your tickets through Eventbrite now. Plan…
Read MoreSunset Lighthouse Cruise 2023 – New Date Added!
The Thacher Island Association presents the 2023 Sunset Lighthouse Cruise as our premier fundraiser of the year. Join us for a cruise aboard the Privateer IV, operated by 7 Seas Whale Watch. Enjoy a specially narrated tour of Cape Ann’s coast and its six historic lighthouses – all while supporting one of Cape Ann’s National…
Read More2024 Calendar Photo Contest
We are most fortunate to visit, or live in, the unique and beautiful landscape of Cape Ann. This year we are once again sponsoring a photo contest to collect spectacular images of Thacher and Straitsmouth Islands. Along with photos of the iconic lighthouses, we welcome images showcasing the islands’ breathtaking landscapes, wildlife or still life.…
Read More2022 Annual Meeting – November 9, 2022
LOOKING BACK AND LOOKING AHEAD The Thacher Island Association 2022 Annual Meeting will be held at 7:00pm on November 9, 2022 at Spiran Hall, 19 School Street, Rockport, MA. Come join us for a review of our recent accomplishments on Thacher and Straitsmouth Islands. Learn about our planned activities for 2023! Please join us: Wednesday,…
Read MoreThacher & Straitsmouth Islands Launch Tickets
The Thacher & Straitsmouth Islands boat launches will operate from June through August in 2022, with trips to Thacher Island on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and trips to Straitsmouth Island on Tuesdays. Reservations are required for all passengers, and links to reserve your tickets through Eventbrite are available now – so don’t wait! Thacher Island Trips…
Read MoreSunset Lighthouse Cruises 2022 – SOLD OUT!
The Thacher Island Association presents 2022 Sunset Lighthouse Cruises as a fundraiser to restore the South Tower on Thacher Island. Cruise aboard the Privateer IV, operated by 7 Seas Whale Watch, and enjoy a specially narrated tour of Cape Ann’s coast and its six historic lighthouses – all while supporting one of Cape Ann’s National…
Read MoreCalendar Photo Contest – through August 15th
PICTURE THIS There is, perhaps, no more photographed image on Cape Ann than the Twin Lights on Thacher Island. Now that virtually everyone carries a camera in their pocket, it’s your chance to see how well you can capture the beauty of the islands. In the past, we have relied on professional photographers to provide…
Read More2021 Annual Meeting – November 10, 2021
The Thacher Island Association Annual Meeting will be held at 7:00pm on Wednesday November 10, 2021 at Spiran Hall, 19 School Street in Rockport MA. An email invitation to all members will be coming out in October. This business meeting will be followed by a review of the activities on both Thacher and Straitsmouth Islands.…
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