Friends Of Cockspur Lighthouse, Georgia

What a neat idea

MEET KEEPER #6 - LODRICK COLLY BROWN was born in 1800 at Gloustenbury, Connecticut . Around 1821 he moved to Perkins Township area. Three years later, he married Margaret Kelly whose father and brother John built the Marblehead Lighthouse. They had three daughters, Sarah Jane, Eunice Ann and Caroline. Lodrick was a sailor who worked his way up to being a ship captain; he often sailed in this area. From 1849-1853 he served as the 6th lightkeeper of the Marblehead Lighthouse. Lodrick finished out his years as a farmer and died in 1882. He is buried in Perkins Cemetery.

Oh WOW Jamie, the sky is on fire at sunset over the historic Cockspur Island Lighthouse

Sometimes people ask what I look for when I’m out with my camera along the Georgia coast.

For me, it’s never just about a “pretty sky.” It’s about this place I’ve called home my entire life—its rivers, barrier islands, lighthouses, forts, shrimp boats, dunes, and oak avenues—and catching it in those rare moments when everything quietly lines up.

I plan for alignments of sun, moon, tides, and the Milky Way that might only happen a few times in a lifetime. I chase the quiet in‑between hours: first light over the dunes, the last color over the marsh, or a lone swing facing a sky full of stars.

My goal is simple: to create images that feel like taking a deep breath. Pictures that let you remember a favorite trip, feel the peace of the coast after a long day, and carry a piece of Coastal Georgia’s history and beauty into your home—no matter where you live.

Thank for posting this amazing photo of moonrise over the historic Cockspur Island Lighthouse

Full Moon over the Cockspur Island Lighthouse. To the right is the Tybee water tower and the Tybee Lighthouse in the background.

Free to the public but registration is necessary befbecause of limited seating

Come to Wednesday's Lunch & Learn and see Captain Rene Heidt share her vast knowledge of the salt marsh ecosystem that surrounds our island.
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From February 2023.

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Another beautiful piece from our friend Michael Mills. It's lovely
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Our new book about the Historic Cockspur Island Lighthouse I available locally on Tybee Island. Its at the Tybee Lighthouse and the Irritable Pelican
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Our Book about the historic Cockspur Island lighthouse has arrived......

— SUPPORT OUR PRESERVATION WORK

Preserving a Lighthouse. Preserving Our History.

The Cockspur Island Lighthouse: A Witness to History tells the remarkable story of the Cockspur Island Lighthouse — a small but resilient beacon that has endured storms, erosion, conflict, and time.

The book is written by Bob Ciucevich, whose deep knowledge of coastal Georgia history brings authenticity and care to the lighthouse’s story. Written in association with the Friends of Cockspur Island Lighthouse, it documents both the lighthouse’s past and the ongoing effort to protect it.

💙 100% of proceeds support preservation
💙 Friends of Cockspur Island Lighthouse is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
💙 Every purchase directly helps safeguard this historic landmark

📘 Purchase online:
👉 https://maudlinpond.com/product/the-cockspur-island-lighthouse/

📍 Local availability on Tybee Island coming soon, including at the Tybee Island Lighthouse.

🗼 A meaningful gift
🗼 A simple way to make a lasting impact

Thank you for helping keep the light shining.

The Cockspur Island Lighthouse The Cockspur Island Lighthouse – A Witness to History, is the story of “the little lighthouse that could” – a diminutive but resilient beacon that has stood the test of time despite countless storm…