News of the week August 11, 2023 It’s back to the original as work continues on Hillsboro Lighthouse (FL) Hillsboro Beach – Nine historically accurate windows were installed at the Hillsboro Lighthouse last week, part of ongoing work to restore areas of the 116-year-old landmark. The new windows are painted with black frames, likely like the… Continue reading Lighthouse News of the Week

News of the week August 11, 2023 Where’s Marty? Taking a tour of the Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse (MD) at the Inner Harbor Hi Everyone! In weather as we had yesterday, there are still people working on the Bay – ships, barges, commerce in general.  And that is where the lighthouse comes into play.  Lighthouses… Continue reading Lighthouse News of the Week

News of the week August 4, 2023 Cleveland Harbor West (OH) Pierhead Lighthouse now up for auction If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a lighthouse or a piece of history, now is your chance. The Cleveland West Pierhead Lighthouse is up for auction. Bids started Wednesday morning at $25,000. The lighthouse has stood for generations,… Continue reading Lighthouse News of the Week

News of the week July 28, 2023 What’s next for Beavertail Lighthouse when Rhode Island takes ownership from the feds? JAMESTOWN – From the top of the Beavertail Lighthouse in Jamestown, on a clear day the vistas expand to Martha’s Vineyard and Block Island. For Varoujan Karentz, the hike up the spiral stairs and then the… Continue reading Lighthouse News of the Week

News of the week July 21, 2023 New London Maritime Society touts legendary Little Gull (NY) lighthouse trip NEW LONDON, Conn. — The Maritime Society’s limited tours of Little Gull Island and the Little Gull Lighthouse are part of Suffolk County, New York. Since its privately owned, it is rare that visitors get to venture onto… Continue reading Lighthouse News of the Week

News of the week July 14, 2023 Tawas Point Lighthouse (MI) restoration project By Laurie Catherine Perkins, Historian, Tawas Point Lighthouse Tawas Point Lighthouse and State Park recently received a grant from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) for $455,000 for the restoration of the lighthouse tower. Work began on the project in February 2023. Mihm… Continue reading Lighthouse News of the Week

News of the week July 7, 2023 Bolivar Lighthouse (TX) history to be focus of July 17 historical commission meeting The Liberty County Historical Commission will host Amy Maxwell Chase as guest speaker Monday, July 17, 2023, at 6 p.m. in the Hartel Building, 318 San Jacinto Street in Liberty.  After a short business meeting,… Continue reading Lighthouse News of the Week

News of the week June 30, 2023 Come visit a historic 175-year-old Pointe Aux Barques Michigan lighthouse in Port Hope this summer PORT HOPE, MI — For Great Lakes history buffs and those planning fun summer activities with the family, a historic lighthouse in Port Hope is a destination to add to the list. The… Continue reading Lighthouse News of the Week

News of the week June 23, 2023 Newbury Port “Plum Island” (MA) Light Front Door Restored The front door of the Plum Island Lighthouse in northeastern Massachusetts (also known as Newburyport Harbor Light) was restored recently by volunteers of Friends of Plum Island Light. The lighthouse is owned by the city of Newburyport and is… Continue reading Lighthouse News of the Week

News of the week June 16, 2023 I’m a 95-year-old lighthouse keeper. Here are my keys to a long, happy life: ‘There’s always something worthwhile’ For over a decade, Buddy Grover, 95, has served as a volunteer lighthouse keeper at the third tallest masonry lighthouse in the United States. Grover, who will be 96 in… Continue reading Lighthouse News of the Week