We are looking for individuals, businesses, and foundations who are interested in helping us save this majestic light. We can’t wait to be able to say, “Yes! Go inside the lighthouse! The view from the top is amazing!”

 Updated October 3rd, 2024

Platinum Pinnacle Circle: $100,000+
The highest point, jutting from the round copper ventilator ball at the top of the lighthouse, the bronze lightning spire is topped with a platinum point. The original pinnacle was broken off during Hurricane Rita, but was fortunately found and will be on display in the future history center.

Copper Crown Dome Circle: $50,000 – $99,999
The Lighthouse is crowned by a beautiful, distinctive blue-green patinated copper clad dome. Copper has been prized as a roofing material by architects for hundreds of years. Once copper changes color from brass to its prestigious green patina — think of the Statue of Liberty — it actually becomes more durable.

Fresnel Lens Circle: $25,000 – $49,999
The Lighthouse’s third order Fresnel lens’ blinking light could be seen from 17 miles away and guided mariners safely and steadily for over 60 years. Today, the Bolivar Point Lighthouse’s 3rd Order Fresnel lens is proudly on display at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C

• Lee Ann & Patrick Grimes

Lantern Room Circle: $10,000 – $24,999
The glass-paned cage at the top of the tower protected the Fresnel Lens from the weather. The Keeper diligently cleared the Lantern Room windows, that meant going outside on the walk in all weather and high winds and clearing off the windows. Sadly, all the original glass has been destroyed by storms, vandalism in the 1930s & 40’s, and the 1947 Texas City explosion.

• B.A. & Elinor Steinhagen Benevolent Trust
• Burke T Edwards
• Gulf Coast Market – The Big Store
• Jody & Mark Desantis
• Mary Moody Northern Endowment
• Texas Historical Foundation
• The Collins Family
• The Dr. Lean Bromberg Charitable Trust Fund

Watch Room Circle: $5,000 – $9,999
The area below the lantern of the lighthouse, where the keeper would prepare the lamp each night, carrying 5-gallon containers of oil up to the Watch Room. Today, the Watch Room needs immediate repair to save the tower from further deterioration from the elements. Opal the Barn Owl and Honorary Keeper, has been spotted in the Watch Room – keeping a protective eye over the tower.

• Bob & Helen Howard Family Fund
• Cobb Real Estate
• Coldwell Banker Realty, Galveston
• Ila B Maxwell Trust
• James & Nana Hornbeck
• James Bouse – Brazos WiFi
• Jeb Boyt & Nada Lulic
• John L Nau III
• Lee Craigmiles
• SBSB Eastham
• South Land Title, LLC
• Steven & Catherine Hollerbach
• US Lighthouse Society

Iron Spiral Staircase Circle: $2,500 – $4,999
Everyday, the Keepers climbed the 140 spiral stairs to the Watch Room to keep the Light shining, guiding mariners into one of the busiest sea ports in the nation. During the devastating 1900 hurricane, 125 took shelter in the lighthouse and survived the storm. Again in 1915, the lighthouse saved over 60 residents who sought shelter in the Lighthouse and huddled 2×2 on the stairs, while the tower swayed and the storms pounded the Bolivar Peninsula.

• Ahh Shoot Photography
• Charles Reynolds
• Cindy & John L Sullivan
• Cunningham Gas – Jeff & Robben Cunningham
• Deelu Land & Cattle Company
• Eatcetera
• Fraternal Order of Eagles Crystal Beach
• Galveston Daily News
• Greg Fountain, REALTOR
• Holiday Beach Home Owners
• Machell & Darin Plummer
• Russell & Kathy Autrey
• Sid & Joann Bouse
• Stingaree Restaurant & Marina
• Swedes Real Estate, LLC
• Texas Crab Festival Charities
• Visit Galveston
• Wayne & Vicki Mouton

Black & White Daymark Circle: $1,000 – $2,499
Lighthouses are painted to stand out against the prevailing background with a daymark or painted pattern. Over the years, the Bolivar Point Lighthouse’s distinctive Black & White Daymark bands have faded to rusted brown. We can’t wait for the day when the Lighthouse once again boasts brightly painted bands that can be seen from miles away, welcoming the world to Texas!

• Amy & Erik Burton-Strelnieks
• Amy & Peter Chase
• Bigass Crawfish Bash
• Bolivar Peninsula Golf Cart Poker Run
• Bolivar Yacht Club Rig Run Charity
• Capital Title of Texas
• Christine Derryberry
• Clayton Bracey
• CNBNC, Inc. Dba Precision Lawns
• Daniel Priest Insurance Agency
• David Harris
• Debbie & Steve Dengler
• Deborah Kahla – Remax on the Water
• Debra McLoad
• Fish Intimidator
• George & Ann Schaumburg
• Houston Ship Pilots
• Jamie Sievers
• Jill & Dennis Farley
• Kate Newberry
• Kathy Syphrett
• Kimberlee Parmer
• Larry Lee Consulting – Barbara & Larry Lee
• Lila & Mark Boyt
• Martha Jones – in Loving Memory of Pat Boyt
• Mary Casey
• Mary Humphlett
• McMillan Building Movers, Inc. – George & Dee McMillan
• Michael Hoover
• Michael Maxwell
• Patrick J McLoad
• Richard Thomlinson
• Rygaard Consulting LLC
• Scott Dick
• Seacoast Surveys
• Sherwin Williams
• Sue Shaw
• Susan & Nick Lampson
• Susan Daniel: In Memory of Governor Bill & Vara Daniel
• The Adventure Chix
• Tia’s Ocean Grill
• Triangle Concrete Services, Inc.
• Troy Leblanc

Brick & Mortar Circle: $500 – $999
The 1872 Point Bolivar Lighthouse is unique in many structural aspects. At 117 feet, it is one the tallest lighthouses in Texas. Also, the exterior of the lighthouse is made of cast iron plates but once you step inside you can see that this iron shell is protecting an inner tower constructed of intricately and expertly laid brick, 18″ thick at the bottom and tapering to 12″ at the top.

• A & M Wetland Consulting Services
• Adrienne Michael
• Bolivar Peninsula Cultural Foundation
• Brenda & Harvey Warren
• Clarity Glass Wholesalers
• Connie Ames
• Dogs at Dolphins View
• Dude Bakes
• G3 Safety, Inc.
• George Mercado
• Kai Sotorp
• Kim & Chris Arrington
• La Playita Mexican Restaurant
• Mama Teresas Restaurant Inc.
• Mary Ellen & Michael Laberge
• Moody Bank Galveston
• Mr. & Mrs. Edward F Seymour
• Prosperity Bank of Winnie
• Quentin Severin
• Rhonda Devillier
• Richard C Walter Living Trust
• Rndc  – Alexander Valley Vineyard
• Rndc – Matchbook Wine Company
• Robert G Quinn – In Honor of Pat Boyt
• Robert Kleberg
• Scott Bouse
• Sea Star Base
• The Tremont House
• Victoria & Brian Laine
• Wendy Dozier
• Wesley Moore

Iron Door Circle: $250 – $499
A massive iron door, similar to the iron sheathing on the tower, provides an entry at the base of the lighthouse. During the 1915 devastating hurricane with wind over 100 mph, water rose nearly neck deep at the base of the tower, and the iron door was torn open. The keepers struggled to secure the door and saved over 60 people who took shelter in the lighthouse.

• Andrea Quigly
• Barbara Nelson
• Chris Benjamin
• Betsy Boyt
• Betty Stutzman
• Beverly Davis
• Brooke Bradburn
• Carol Keller
• Carol Ysassi in Honor of Rick Tsassi
• Celeste Hatcher Vega
• Chris Benjamin
• Cindy Clifton
• Collin Sheldon
• D Briggs & Susannah Donaldson
• Dan Jarvis
• Deborah Giese
• Diane Taylor
• Edward B & Sandra Pickett – in Honor of Pat Boyt
• Elaine Hoskins
• Eric Holz
• Eric Terrell
• Florence Roberts
• Hal Landry
• Jane Buchanon
• Joan Graff
• Jocelyn Shelton
• Jodi & Richard Woodard
• Johnathon Goodman
• Kelsi Sullivan
• Kshitij & Ashima Seth
• Lance Olshovsky
• Larry Irsik
• Layne Cole
• Liberty County Historical Commission
• Linda Dolfi
• Luanne Bozeman
• Lyndon Glaesman
• Marc Luther
• Mercedes & Michael Farrell
• Pamela Crutchfield
• Peninsula Sanitation Company
• Rhonda & Raymond Derderian
• Robert & Kathryn Walker
• Salty Mermaid
• Sandra & Edward B Pickett
• Shana Johnson
• Sheila Young Ivy
• Sid Dearing
• Star Fine Furniture
• Texas First Bank
• Tina Licatino
• Traveling Tiki
• Wayne & Stacey Hatcher

Keeper’s Key Circle: $150 – $249
When you unlock the massive iron entry door of the Bolivar Point Lighthouse and enter into the 150-year old majestic tower, you will be in awe of the craftsmanship and engineering expertise that went into building this iconic lighthouse. Step back in time and picture the life of the Lighthouse Keepers and their families as they struggled against the elements and provided light during the storm.

• Adell Buck
• Barbara Falkenhagen
• Beaumont Amateur Radio Club
• Benjamin Webb
• Brynn Bullington
• Casey & Kristian Koengeter
• Charlotte Carpenter – In Memory of Robert S. Parker
• Chris Smith
• Christine & Ly Lac
• Christine Davis
• Cindy & Kirk Price – Patsy Ruth Cunningham
• Claudia Williamson
• Clay & Kristin Hefty
• Connie Bryant
• Debbi Dickenson
• Debra D Maxwell
• Denise & Chip Gilbreath
• Donavan Anderson
• Elizabeth Appleby
• Gail Duncan
• Gay McDow
• Gregg & Monica Young
• Heather Olsen – In Honor of Maryann Kelly
• Houston & Donna Sliger
• Island Liquor
• Jacqueline Meza
• Jacquelyn Leslie Campbell
• Jamie Coker
• Janice & James White
• Jerilyn Smith
• Joe Furlow
• John Bouse
• Joshua Vogel
• Judith Price
• Julie Adams
• Julie Roccoforte
• Karen Blaisdell
• Karen Dunbar
• Kathleen Lemon
• Kellie & Mark O’Connell
• Kenneth & Nancy Perryman
• Kevin Koch
• Kurt & Debbie Ploeger
• Leonard Woolsey
• Marti Ashabranner
• Maureen Beckett
• Michael McGinity
• Michelle & Chris Morgan
• Misty Tilley
• Promo Sleeve
• Randall E Harrington
• Riceland Healthcare
• Robert Walker
• Roxanne Johnson-Tsakas
• Seahorse Society
• Shauna & Bryan King
• Shelley Goldstein
• Susan Treat
• Tanncy & Tim Rau
• Tracy & Brian Claar
• Virgil Hayes
• Wiliam Wilson
• Zeb Zbranek
• Kevin Holloway

National Register of Historic Places

Texas Historical Marker

Heritage at Risk List