Plan Your Visit
Get directions, check the weather, and discover the wonderful opportunities Cape Vincent has to offer
Hours
Lighthouse grounds are open to visitors year-round, 24 hours a day
Visitor Center, Museum and Gift Shop Hours
Support Us
There are many different ways to support the lighthouse and Historical Society.
History of Tibbetts Point
Tibbetts Point Lighthouse marks the entrance into the St. Lawrence River from Lake Ontario, and utilizes the only classical fresnel lens still in operation on Lake Ontario.
Coming together for a cause
Find out how you can help the TIbbetts Point Lighthouse Historical Society preserve, protect, and maintain the Lighthouse and Fog Horn Building for generations to come.
EVENTS
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Scholarship Award
Friday, June 20
Each year Tibbetts Point Lighthouse Historical Society awards $1000 scholarships to two Town of Cape Vincent seniors. Check back soon for more info on this year’s winner.
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Book Signing
Saturday, July 26
Susan Mathis, author of the Love at the Lighthouse Series, will be at the Tibbetts Point Lighthouse Visitors Center. Susan G Mathis is an international award-winning, multi-published author published more than thirty times in full-length novels, novellas, and non-fiction books.
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Paint and Sip Fundraiser
Sunday, July 27
Come and learn how to paint your own Tibbetts Point Lighthouse. This event is beginner-friendly, fully guided, and includes all painting materials along with two hours of patient, experienced instruction.
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Jean Cougler Ice Cream Social
Sunday, August 3
Every August, to celebrate National Lighthouse Day and to honor the memory of Jean Cougler, the founder of the event, we sponsor a free ice cream social.
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Team Cornhole Tournament
Sunday, August 10
Join us for the first annual Tibbetts Point Lighthouse Historical Society Team Cornhole Tournament! Don’t miss out on the fun and friendly competition for a great cause.