Events

Along with our tours, we host an annual summer meeting, volunteer workdays, and special events.

FOWIL General Meeting, Saturday August 16th
Join us for our annual general meeting at the Biddeford Pool Fire Station, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
The general meeting is open to the public and presents a great opportunity to interact with the FOWIL membership and to learn more about the ongoing efforts to preserve our historic landmark. FOWIL's executive committee will present various reports on the state of the Wood Island and the events and activities that have occurred over the past year. A short review of our fundraising efforts including July's Capture the Coast and our ongoing merchandise sales will be given. Updates on the Lightrunner, summer tour season, fall work day, and the tower restoration will also be presented. In addition Kyle Noble and Dave Curran will give a presentation on the design and installation of the new tower handrails that were installed earlier this year.

The meeting will be held in the 2nd floor meeting room of the Biddeford Pool Fire Station, located on L.B. Orcutt Blvd.

Wood Island Birthday Party, Sunday August 17th
Celebrate Wood Island's Bicentennial with live outdoor music, birthday cake, food and refreshments at Hattie's restaurant 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. (Rain Location: Biddeford Pool Community Club).
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Past Events
Capture the Coast (July 13th, 2008)
A celebration of Wood Island Lighthouse's 200th Birthday with a Party & Auction of Original Artwork, at the Nonantum Resort. Capture the Coast.

Ghost Hunters (2006)
The New England Ghost Project returned for a second investigation on September 30th, 2006. Read reporter Annie Ellis' report of the ghost haunt, as reported in the Biddeford Courier. Ghost Hunters (2006)

The Haunting of Wood Island Lighthouse (2005)
New England Ghost Project investigated the lighthouse on September 30th, 2005. Click here to read their report. Haunting