News of the week September 29, 2023 Maritime history and some fall colors included in Door County, WI, Fall Lighthouse Festival Door County – For those who like historic maritime beacons mixed in with some fall colors, the annual Door County Fall Lighthouse Festival might be something to experience. The event kicks off Friday, and… Continue reading Lighthouse News of the Week

News of the week September 15, 2023 11 Injured when Maine lighthouse walkway cracks during annual event: ‘Collapsing sound, and then some screams’ Eleven people were hurt when a lighthouse walkway collapsed over the weekend, sending people tumbling into mudflats during an annual event that encourages tours of Maine’s beloved beacons. The wooden walkway collapsed… Continue reading Lighthouse News of the Week

News of the week September 8, 2023 What to know about Maine’s annual Open Lighthouse Day Saturday Each September, more than 15,000 people visit Maine on Open Lighthouse Day, which gives the public a chance to climb light towers and visit keeper’s houses up and down the coast. On Saturday, 20 lighthouses will be open… Continue reading Lighthouse News of the Week

News of the week September 1, 2023 Fire Island (NY) Lighthouse reopens for tours For the first time all summer, the Fire Island Lighthouse was open today. Visitors are able to climb all 182 steps to the top. The tower has reopened for tours. Click here to read more *  *  * A piece of… Continue reading Lighthouse News of the Week

News of the week August 25, 2023 Don’t wat to climb 217 steps? At beloved N.J. lighthouse, a new way to see the view. For years, both the elements – the wind, the salty air, the thunderous downpours – and the stead stream of thousands of visitors gradually took a toll on the historic Barnegat… Continue reading Lighthouse News of the Week

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