The keeper of the breakwater light lived in the old dwelling until 1908 when a new house was built. The 1840 lighthouse passed into private hands in 1908, and the breakwater light was replaced by a skeleton tower in 1926. The fortress-like stone lighthouse was acquired by the Stonington Historical Society in 1925. They converted the interior into a six-room museum of local history, including 19th century paintings, whaling and fishing gear and an exhibit on the lighthouses of Long Island Sound. The old sixth order Fresnel lens is on display in the museum.
Visitors are welcome to climb the tower for a magnificent view of three states.
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