Hundreds of community-minded residents, property owners and visitors support a variety of nonprofit organizations dedicated to preserving the land, history and way of life on Bald Head Island. Your participation and support are welcome and deeply appreciated.

Bald Head Island Conservancy

Respecting its twofold mission of education and conservation, the Bald Head Island Conservancy sponsors diverse environmentally-oriented programs and activities, including:

• the Sea Turtle Protection Program
• Conservancy Camp and “EnviroLab” for children grades 3-12
• daily educational programs during the summer season
• special weekend programs and forums
• fishing schools
• scientific research to benefit the Smith Island complex and surrounding waters

Most programs are free and open to the public.

Proceeds from Turtle Central, the Conservancy’s unique gift/book/apparel shop, supplement donations and membership sales, which underwrite many of the Conservancy's activities. For a schedule of Conservancy activities and programs, call the Conservancy Information Line at (910) 457-5786, 24 hours a day, or visit www.bhic.org.

Smith Island Land Trust
The Smith Island Land Trust (SILT) was established in 1996 as a local nonprofit land conservation organization dedicated to preserving land in its natural state. With endorsement and assistance from conservation groups across North Carolina and many individuals nationwide, the Trust is committed to building support for the protection of the ecologically significant lands within the complex of islands known as Smith Island. In July 2002, SILT merged with the Bald Head Island Conservancy to become a subsidiary corporation under the Conservancy’s Board of Directors.
For more information, call (910) 457-0089 or visit www.bhic.org.

Old Baldy Foundation
The Old Baldy Foundation was formed in 1985 to preserve and restore Old Baldy, North Carolina’s oldest lighthouse, built in 1817. Funded through private donations, as well as state and federal grants, the organization provides educational information about the historic structure, its keepers and its role in the island's seafaring history.
For more information, call (910) 457-7481 or visit www.oldbaldy.org.

Click here to take a virtual tour of Old Baldy.

Smith Island Museum of History
Completed in the spring of 2000, this structure is a replica of the 1850s lighthouse keeper’s cottage that stood to the west of Old Baldy Lighthouse. The museum is furnished with household items from that time period and displays many historic artifacts. It also houses a gift shop, with proceeds benefiting the Old Baldy Foundation. Tours of the museum and lighthouse are available for a per person/ per visit fee.
For tour schedule and hours of operation, call 910-457-7481.

Public Service Auxiliary
The Public Service Auxiliary assists Bald Head Island's Fire, Rescue and Police departments in the following ways:

• provides food and drink, and other needed assistance in times of emergency, natural disaster or other crises
• organizes and collects funds to be used to supplement tax base budgeted items for these departments
• organizes and hosts social functions for these departments

Membership is open to all residents and property owners on Bald Head Island. Meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. at the Fire Station, unless otherwise announced. For more information, call (910) 457-4310.

Smith Island Art League
In 1993 property owners created the Smith Island Art League to foster the island's artistic community. The league holds an annual art show each Memorial Day weekend for the sale of members' work, and hosts a distinguished lecture by a recognized artist, professor or curator every fall. Both events are open to the public. To learn more about league membership and activities, visit www.smithislandartleague.com.

Village Chapel
Located creekside near Old Baldy Lighthouse, the picturesque Village Chapel of Bald Head Island first opened on Easter Sunday of 1987. Nondenominational services are conducted by visiting clergy year-round each Sunday at 8:30 a.m., and from Memorial Day through Labor Day an additional service is held at 10 a.m. The Chapel began with an initial gift of land from the Mitchell Family, developers of Bald Head Island, and is now funded through community donations. An endowment fund has been established for memorial donations, and arrangements can be made for special services, including weddings.
For information, call (910) 457-1183.