The Gay Head Lighthouse was the first lighthouse constructed on Martha’s Vineyard. In 1799 The Commonwealth of Massachusetts deeded two acres and four rods to the federal government for the site of the Gay Head Lighthouse. On November 7, 1799 the light was turned on for the first time.  After the building was completed, Paul Revere provided some copper and tin used to augment the weatherproofing of the Light.

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