Activated in 1868, the Sheffield Island Lighthouse - now listed on the National Register of Historic Places - was in service for 34 years until its retirement in 1902. Today the Norwalk Seaport Association’s volunteers maintain the lighthouse and grounds as a museum and nature preserve.

Visitors can board the Seaport ferry at the Association’s dock, adjacent to Stroffolino Bridge, corner of Washington and North Water Streets, South Norwalk, CT, for their trip to the island, the lighthouse or harbor cruises.

Each year the ferry takes thousands of visitors back to a time when this and other lighthouses were critical to coastal and oceangoing shipping.

Once on the island, visitors are treated to a tour of the lighthouse, including a chance to climb up into the light tower itself, where on clear days, the New York City skyline can be seen. The ten room lighthouse showcases period furniture, and offers a chance to see what life was like for the families of 19th century light keepers.

Another island attraction is the Nature Trail completed by the Seaport Association in cooperation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. From a viewing platform, a variety of wildlife including nesting herons and other birds can be observed.


Sheffield Island Lighthouse
and Nature Trail
2009 SHEFFIELD ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE
FERRY SCHEDULE
MONDAY-FRIDAY: June 29 - September 1

DEPART DOCK    ARRIVE ISLAND    LEAVE ISLAND    RETURN TO DOCK
11:00am      11:45am        1:15pm            2:00pm
3:00pm        3:45pm          5:15pm            6:00pm
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SATURDAY, SUNDAY & HOLIDAYS: May 9 – September 27

DEPART DOCK    ARRIVE ISLAND    LEAVE ISLAND    RETURN TO DOCK
11:00am     11:45am          1:15pm           2:00pm
2:00pm       2:45pm            4:15pm          5:00pm
3:30pm       4:15pm            5:45pm          6:30pm

Ferry will not operate during Oyster Festival (September 11, 12 & 13)

Schedules are subject to change or cancellation without notice. The
Seaport Dock is located at the corner of North Water & Washington Streets in
South Norwalk. Ample parking at the Maritime Parking Lot. Please
arrive at the dock 15 minutes before departure.
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FARES (all times)

Adults: $20.00 - Children 12 & Under: $12.00
Children 3 & Under: $5.00

$2 Senior discount on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday
Seaport Members: Adult $2.00 off / Children 12 and under $1.00 off

Box Lunches provided at additional cost.
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For reservations please contact:

NORWALK SEAPORT ASSOCIATION
Phone: 203-838-9444    
E-mail: info@seaport.org

Visa & MasterCard Accepted
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SPECIAL EVENTS
Thursday Night Clambakes: June  25 - September 24
Christmas in July: Saturday & Sunday, July 18 & 19
Haunted Lighthouse: Saturday & Sundsy, August 8 & 9

Reserve the Island for your special event!
Call for information -- 203-838-9444.
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