Searchlight Program
Throughout the early 20th century, powerful beams of light illuminated dark waterways to track ships or targets for night practice. Come see a working 60-inch searchlight in action at Fort Flagler State Park! Learn how the advancement of electricity assisted the Coast Artillery Corps in their mission to protect Puget Sound.
This is a free State Park program, though a Discover Pass is required for parking. There is limited parking in front of the Museum and Park Office; we encourage carpooling. We also recommend bringing a lawn chair or blanket to sit in the grassy field around the searchlight for this 30-minute program.
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