SCITUATE LIGHT, MASSACHUSETTS

Lighthouse XLII

ORDER NO. 200

HISTORY: In the year 1810 the U. S. Congress voted $4,000 to build a lighthouse in Scituate Harbor, MA. The light was constructed of split granite blocks with a 1-1/2 story keepers house. During the War of 1812, the youngest daughters of the keeper prevented the British from sacking the town. Noting the approach of two redcoat-filled barges from a British ship of war, the girls snatched fife and drum and hiding behind a thick cluster of cedar trees made such a din that the British mistook them for an entire regiment and made a hasty retreat. –Scituate Historical Society

The light was deactivated in 1860. In 1916 the Town of Scituate purchased the lighthouse for $1,000. The Scituate Historical Society took over and created a wonderful exhibit about the light. The grounds are open all year but the tower is only open during occasional open houses. It is now an active private aid to navigation.

STITCHING INFORMATION: Stitch count: 108 stitches wide x 93 high. Our model was stitched on a 13” x 12’ piece of white 16-count AIDA fabric. This design can be adjusted to any type of fabric. A large color photo, stitching instructions, computer generated chart and floss numbers for your choice of DMC, Anchor & J&B Coats are included.