National Lighthouse Day 2024

Reason to celebrate: August 7, 2024 is National Lighthouse Day.

If you are the captain of the sea-faring ship and sometimes travel through heavy fog (or regularly pull the evening change), you’ll already without doubt be considered a huge fan of Lighthouse Day. For the less maritime visitors, this one’s about shining large, vibrant lights from peninsulas to assist ships, motorboats and mariners understand. Good ole’ lighthouses, right?

Maine Open Lighthouse Day will open 23 lighthouses to the public

PORTLAND — The Coast Guard, American Lighthouse Foundation and Maine Office of Tourism are sponsoring Maine Open Lighthouse Day. Officials say the event on Saturday is the largest of its kind in the country. All told, 23 Maine lighthouses will be open ...

Cape Lookout lighthouse open for climbs on National Lighthouse Day

HARKERS ISLAND — National Lighthouse Day is Friday and both locals and visitors may celebrate it by visiting Carteret County's own Cape Lookout lighthouse at the Cape Lookout National Seashore. Located in Harkers Island, Cape Lookout National ...

Old Fort Niagara to honor volunteer lighthouse keeper on National Lighthouse Day

Old Fort Niagara will honor Terry Yonker, a devoted volunteer, lighthouse keeper and naturalist who passed away in April, with a reception and plaque dedication at 11 a.m. Friday at the Old Fort Niagara lighthouse. Friends and supporters are invited to ...

What to do on National Lighthouse Day

8 or, as most lighthouse enthusiasts know it as, National Lighthouse Day. And to celebrate those slender beacons, Cape Henry in Virginia Beach is hosting several events for you to do. At 10 a.m., there will be a dedication ceremony fora War of 1812 ...

Open Lighthouse Day is scheduled

The largest effort of its kind organized within the United States, Open Lighthouse Day is a family activity intended to help increase awareness of Maine's maritime heritage and teach visitors about the rich history of its lighthouses and light keepers.

Relocating A Lighthouse - Day One

Relocating A Lighthouse - Day One. By Brian Morris • May 29, 2015. ShareTwitter Facebook Google+ Email · The Gay Head Light is supported by a complex network of crisscross steel beams, and. VIEW SLIDESHOW 1 of 8. The Gay Head Light is supported ...