Gay lighthouse

Gay Head Light was one of several early U. S. lighthouses to use a so-called "revolving illuminating apparatus" to generate a flashing white light signal. The revolving illuminating apparatus consisted of sperm whale oil lamps placed on circular service tables attached to a Pedestal rotated by wooden clockwork.

The Lighthouse is open for the season! The Gay Head Lighthouse is OPEN to the public June 21st thru Labor Day weekend 7 days a week, ampm* *Thurs. till sunset Admission:$6 – ages 13y/o and older Free entry for 12y/o and younger, Military – Veterans & Active Duty, and Aquinnah residents. Come visit!.