News of the week June 2, 2023 Want to own a lighthouse? Here are 10 the US is giving away or auctioning this year The United States is giving away lighthouses that once served as beacon for water navigation. The U.S. General Services Administration’s (GSA) effort to “deliver value and savings in federal real estate… Continue reading Lighthouse News of the Week

News of the week May 26, 2023 Group hopes to restore Chicago Harbor (IL) Lighthouse, preserve it for future generations A nonprofit organization wants to restore the aging Chicago Harbor Lighthouse and use the landmark as a teaching tool for younger generations, as well as attract more visitors to the city.  On Wednesday, Friends of… Continue reading Lighthouse News of the Week

News of the week May 19, 2023 Preservationists push for new stewardship of Stepping Stones (NY) Lighthouse Local preservationists say they are frustrated with the lack of restoration work on the 146-year-old Stepping Stones Lighthouse on the Long Island Sound. The Town of North Hempstead agreed to restore the lighthouse when it became the lighthouse’s… Continue reading Lighthouse News of the Week

News of the week May 12, 2023 This is the most beautiful lighthouse in New England, according to Boston.com readers New England is teeming with gorgeous lighthouses, and Boston.com readers say Maine’s Portland Head Lighthouse is the most stunning of them all.  TravelMag.com named the 20 most beautiful lighthouses in America and included four in New England: Nauset Lighthouse… Continue reading Lighthouse News of the Week

Time has come for Bolivar to start Phase I of their restoration project. We’re excited to watch as this glorious Lighthouse Station comes back to life. See the Press Release for more details. *  *  * U.S. Lighthouse Society News is produced by the U.S. Lighthouse Society to support lighthouse preservation, history, education and research. If… Continue reading Great News from the Bolivar Point Lighthouse Foundation!

News of the week May 5, 2023 ‘The legend lives on’: Rare lighting of Split Rock (MN) draws Lighthouse and Lightfoot fans to the North Shore The historic site’s beacon was lit for two hours on Wednesday night in honor of Gordon Lightfoot, whose shipwreck ballad resonate with visitors.   LAKE COUNTY, Minn. — The… Continue reading Lighthouse News of the Week

News of the week April 27, 2023 Southport fire crews practice rescuing medical patients from top of Oak Island (NC) Lighthouse SOUTHPORT, NC (WWAY) — Medical incidents don’t always occur in easy-to-access places. With that in mind, crews with the Southport Fire Department recently took part in rescue training from the top of Oak Island… Continue reading Lighthouse News of the Week

News of the week April 21, 2023 Presque Isle Lighthouse, Erie Land Lighthouse’s (PA) opening for 2023 season The wait is almost over for lighthouse lovers eager to get inside and up the structures overlooking the waters around Erie. The 2023 season is about to start for the Presque Isle Lighthouse and Erie Land Lighthouse. Here’s what to… Continue reading Lighthouse News of the Week

News of the week April 14, 2023 Old Lighthouse Museum to reopen in Michigan City, IN For much of the late 19th century, the Old Michigan City Lighthouse warned sailors when their ships veered too dangerously close to the shore. Manned by lighthouse keepers who kept the light burning at all hours of the night,… Continue reading Lighthouse News of the Week

News of the week April 7, 2023 One Outer Banks (NC) lighthouse to open for climbing this spring; another closed for third year While one Outer Banks lighthouse prepares to open for climbing this tourist season, another will likely remain closed for a third year due to restoration efforts. The 165-foot Bodie Island Light Station… Continue reading Lighthouse News of the Week