BOOTHBAY HARBOR — The Keepers of Burnt Island Light are pleased to announce they have been awarded a $7,400 grant from The Maine Lighthouse Trust, supporting the continued preservation of the historic buildings on Burnt Island, home to Maine’s oldest original lighthouse tower (est. 1821).

Burnt Island is owned by the State of Maine and managed by the Department of Marine Resources (DMR). The Keepers of Burnt Island Light, a nonprofit partner to the DMR, is dedicated to preserving and maintaining the island’s landmark structures so they may continue to stand as a testament to Maine’s maritime heritage, according to a news release.

This grant from The Maine Lighthouse Trust will directly support the ongoing preservation and restoration of the island’s historic Keepers’ House, ensuring its structural integrity and long-term protection.

"These preservation efforts reflect the shared commitment of the Keepers of Burnt Island Light and The Maine Lighthouse Trust to safeguard Maine’s iconic lighthouses and the stories they hold," said Keepers.

“We are incredibly grateful for The Maine Lighthouse Trust’s support,” said Doug Goldhirsch, Board President of Keepers of Burnt Island Light. “Their investment helps us continue the careful preservation of these cherished historic structures so future generations can appreciate and learn from them.”

"The Keepers of Burnt Island express heartfelt thanks to The Maine Lighthouse Trust for their dedication to protecting Maine’s lighthouse heritage and for helping ensure that Burnt Island Light remains a proud symbol of the state’s maritime past," said the release.

For more information about the Keepers of Burnt Island Light, educational programs, or ways to support the nonprofit’s work, please visit www.kbil.org.