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Essex Heritage is the non-profit organization that operates and maintains the 10-acre light station at Bakers Island, with the mission of public access and preservation.
Bakers Island Light Station is located on Bakers Island in Salem Sound, a 60-acre island with a large summer colony. The 10-acre light station is located in the northwest quadrant of the island, and has been owned and operated by the federal government since 1798. The rest of the island is in private ownership including the Bakers Island Wharf. Currently the only way for the public to access the island is aboard our landing craft the Naumkeag.
The deed to historic Bakers Island Light Station was transferred on August 27, 2014 from the United States government to the Essex National Heritage Commission (Essex Heritage). Thanks to all of the "Bakers Backers", restoration was completed on the masonry lighthouse, two keepers’ houses, lantern and oil buildings.
Learn more about the history of lighthouse keeping at Bakers Island Light:
The Beacons are Lit: The Lighthouse Keepers of Bakers Island (MA)
Watch these segments about Bakers Island Light:
WCVB 5 Chronicle (September 2024)
New England Living (July 2022)
See the Light!
Trips to Bakers Island Light and Misery Island are now available:
Bakers Island Light Tours >>
Misery Island Tours >>
Book a Private Charter!
Trips to Bakers Island Light and harbor cruises are available to private groups up to 16 passengers. Learn more >>
Stay Overnight at the Light! Reserve your spot for 2025!
Overnights in the Assistant Keeper's House will be available from June through September. Learn more >>
Camping at the Light!
Camping at Bakers Island Light will be available from June through September. Learn more >>
Volunteer at the Light!
Opportunities to help with maintenance and preservation projects will be available for small groups. Learn more >>
Read the Bakers Bulletin Blog!
Keep up with our volunteer caretakers, David and Wendy, Jack and Beth, and Rita and Sean! Read the blog >>
Questions?
For questions or more information contact Ryan Conary, Program Manager at [email protected] or 978-740-0444.
About the Essex National Heritage Area
The Essex National Heritage Area, established by an act of the U.S. Congress in 1996, covers the 500 square mile region north of Boston (Essex County) and encompasses thousands of historic, cultural and natural places that were crucial in shaping our nation’s heritage.
About the Essex National Heritage Commission
The Essex National Heritage Commission (Essex Heritage) is the nonprofit management organization for the Area and rallies our community around saving its unique character. We are the only organization that connects the people who live in the 34 cities and towns within our county! We do this to achieve our mission “to preserve and enhance the historic, cultural and natural resources of Essex County.”
Bakers Island Light Station is located on Bakers Island in Salem Sound, a 60-acre island with a large summer colony. The 10-acre light station is located in the northwest quadrant of the island, and has been owned and operated by the federal government since 1798. The rest of the island is in private ownership including the Bakers Island Wharf. Currently the only way for the public to access the island is aboard our landing craft the Naumkeag.
The deed to historic Bakers Island Light Station was transferred on August 27, 2014 from the United States government to the Essex National Heritage Commission (Essex Heritage). Thanks to all of the "Bakers Backers", restoration was completed on the masonry lighthouse, two keepers’ houses, lantern and oil buildings.
Learn more about the history of lighthouse keeping at Bakers Island Light:
The Beacons are Lit: The Lighthouse Keepers of Bakers Island (MA)
Watch these segments about Bakers Island Light:
WCVB 5 Chronicle (September 2024)
New England Living (July 2022)
See the Light!
Trips to Bakers Island Light and Misery Island are now available:
Bakers Island Light Tours >>
Misery Island Tours >>
Book a Private Charter!
Trips to Bakers Island Light and harbor cruises are available to private groups up to 16 passengers. Learn more >>
Stay Overnight at the Light! Reserve your spot for 2025!
Overnights in the Assistant Keeper's House will be available from June through September. Learn more >>
Camping at the Light!
Camping at Bakers Island Light will be available from June through September. Learn more >>
Volunteer at the Light!
Opportunities to help with maintenance and preservation projects will be available for small groups. Learn more >>
Read the Bakers Bulletin Blog!
Keep up with our volunteer caretakers, David and Wendy, Jack and Beth, and Rita and Sean! Read the blog >>
Questions?
For questions or more information contact Ryan Conary, Program Manager at [email protected] or 978-740-0444.
About the Essex National Heritage Area
The Essex National Heritage Area, established by an act of the U.S. Congress in 1996, covers the 500 square mile region north of Boston (Essex County) and encompasses thousands of historic, cultural and natural places that were crucial in shaping our nation’s heritage.
About the Essex National Heritage Commission
The Essex National Heritage Commission (Essex Heritage) is the nonprofit management organization for the Area and rallies our community around saving its unique character. We are the only organization that connects the people who live in the 34 cities and towns within our county! We do this to achieve our mission “to preserve and enhance the historic, cultural and natural resources of Essex County.”