Organizational Background, Vision, Mission & Values

In 2015, the U.S. Coast Guard selected the Town of Falmouth to assume responsibility for

Nobska Light Station. Falmouth took immediate action and partnered with the Friends of

Nobska Light, Inc. a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, to fulfill the mission of preserving the

structures, conserving the surrounding landscape, and enabling public access of Nobska Light.

Vision

Friends of Nobska Light, Inc. is committed to serving as the new keeper of Nobska Light

Station to ensure that Nobska remains a “beacon” attracting people to the Falmouth

area, inspiring them to learn more about our maritime history, and educating a wide

audience about our seafaring heritage.

Mission

We are committed to save, restore, and preserve Nobska Light Station, to enhance the

visitor experience with a maritime museum, and to share Nobska’s Story with future

generations.

Values

• Welcoming. We are committed to extending the Nobska experience to as large and diverse an audience as possible; handicapped accessible, programmatically responsive to varied constituencies, and free for all.

• Historical Integrity. We are good stewards and neighbors, restoring the tower and the keepers house in an historically sensitive manner, landscaping and maintaining the grounds, protecting the ocean vistas, and presenting Nobska’s story with historical accuracy.

• Community. We are collaborative, engaging, and vibrant and recognize our role in complementing Falmouth’s rich cultural and educational offerings.