Simons lighthouse museum saint simons island.
St simons island lighthouse tour.
See and hear over 400 years of history and folklore join us on the original trolley tour.
The lighthouse is a picturesque and beloved symbol of st.
It is the subject of many paintings and other artistic renderings.
Tour saint simons island history and 27 points of interest in true southern fashion.
Simons sound from the atlantic ocean.
Simons lighthouse museum in the keeper s dwelling and discover the fascinating history of coastal georgia through colorful exhibits of rare artifacts historical photographs and interactives designed for the whole family.
Hours of operation monday saturday 10 a m.
Simons with short on off stops at historic sites.
Simons lighthouse museum see the plan your visit page for hours location and contact information.
During the day take in the historic sites through the storytelling of jekyll island and st.
Welcome to our tours of st.
Enjoy a great lunch in the pier village then come join us on our 2 00 pm history sightseeing tour of st.
Simons trolley tours is one of the most acclaimed in the golden isles.
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The lighthouse and keeper s dwelling were built in 1872 to replace the original lighthouse built in 1810 by james gould of massachusetts the first lighthouse keeper.
The original lighthouse was destroyed by confederate forces in 1861 to prevent the beacon s use by federal troops during the civil war.
It s the 1 family after dinner evening event in the golden isles.
Simons island with its original 3rd order fresnel lens shining 23 miles out to sea remains a navigational aid for traffic entering the st.
Trolleytourjekyll for a thrill in the evenings our ghost tours are hauntingly entertaining.
Simons island and glynn county georgia.
Join us each tuesday through sunday at 2 00 pm for a 90 minute tour as we take you through each era of world changing history occurring here on st.
Simons and preview those sites where it happened.
Unlike many other operational lights visitors are welcome to climb the 129 steps to the top.
Simons lighthouse museum is located near the village and pier.
Simons island natives the fendig family.
Simon s 600 years of history much that changed national and world history.
Simons lighthouse museum world war ii home front museum and museum stores are closed thanksgiving day christmas eve christmas day new year s day and easter sunday.
The lighthouse tower may be closed to climbers during inclement weather.
Simons island riding in the only open air trolleys on the islands.
Although no keeper awaits you the vast panorama of the golden.
Simons lighthouse along with the northernmost water tower on jekyll island creates the demarcation line that separates st.
We are the only tour that provides a complete history and sightseeing tour of st.
