Dolly Bicknell, the President of "Project Gurnet & Bug Lights, talks about the history of the Gurnet Light during one of the many tours that were given as a part of their annual open house.

Dolly Bicknell, President of "Project Gurnet & Bug Lights," concludes her tour within confines of the glass enclosed Optics Section at the top of the Gurnet lighthouse. Holly is the daughter of author and New England Coastal Historian, Edwin Rose Snow. He was also famous for carrying on the tradition the "Flying Santa" for over forty years (1036-1980. Every Christmas he would hire a small plane and drop wrapped gifts to the lighthouse keepers and their families.

A view from the top of the Gurnet Lighthouse looking back toward Duxbury. The Gurnet road snakes its way along the left side of the peninsula. The Power Point Bridge can be seem in the background.

The Gurnet Light viewed from the bottom of the road that winds its way up the hill from the old Coast Guard Station.