Gay Head Light, Aquinnah, MA, USA (1850)
Gay Head Light is a historic lighthouse located on Martha's Vineyard westernmost point off of Lighthouse Road in Aquinnah, Massachusetts. [2][3]. In , because both islands were deeply involved in the whaling industry, maritime traffic had increased to the point that Peleg Coffin of Nantucket wrote his Congressman asking for a light to be erected at Gay Head. In The Commonwealth of Massachusetts deeded two acres and four rods to the federal government for the site of the Gay Head Lighthouse. 
Gay Head Light
The Gay Head Lighthouse is OPEN to the public June 21st thru Labor Day weekend 7 days a week, ampm* Beginning the week of Monday, Sept 8, the Lighthouse will be open Fridays-Mondays, ampm On Monday, Oct 13, the lighthouse will close for public tours for the season. *Thurs. till sunset Admission:$6 – ages 13y/o and older Free entry for 12y/o and younger, Military. The nearest city is Aquinnah, MA. The station was first established in
Gay Head Cliffs
Explore the history and visitor info for Gay Head Light on Martha's Vineyard. Plan your visit to this iconic New England landmark!. Resources Calendar About. Gay Head, MA. 
Gay Head Lighthouse
Gay Head Lighthouse Perched atop striking, multi-colored cliffs at the western end of Martha’s Vineyard, Gay Head Lighthouse occupies a picture-perfect location. The cliffs exhibit vivid hues of green, yellow, black, brown, red, and white and attract visitors from all over the world. .
Gay Head Light
Gay Head Light (Aquinnah Light) and other featured experiences LIKELY TO SELL OUT* Martha's Vineyard Daytrip from Boston with Round-Trip Ferry & Island Tour Option (). . 
Gay Head Light
The Gay Head Cliffs are a national landmark. The beautiful, colorful layers of clay make up the cliffs. It has been said that fossil bones of whales, camels and wild horses have been found in the cliff layers. The Gay Head Lighthouse is perched atop the cliffs. It is the only working lighthouse on Martha’s Vineyard. .
Gay Head Lighthouse – An historic Martha's Vineyard icon
The light was automated in NOAA Nautical Chart An 'alternating' light is a light showing different colors as it rotates. So in the 15 second period, the light alternates between white and red every seconds. Gay Head Light was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 15, , reference number . History – Gay Head Lighthouse
The Gay Head Light is a historic lighthouse located on Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. It was built in and features a unique rubblestone structure with a granite base and cast-iron lantern room. .