Fairport Harbor, OH, boat parade to celebrate lighthouses
The anniversaries of Fairport Harbor's two historic lighthouses will be celebrated with a boat parade starting at 6 p.m. Saturday Aug. 2.
Boats will be decorated with July 4, Halloween and Christmas themes. Prizes will be given to the best in each category.
Click here to see more of Fairport Harbor and Fairport Harbor Breakwater on the USLHS Research Catalog
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Loving Giving Local: Presque Isle Lighthouse, PA
One of the most iconic and historic landmarks in Erie is the Presque Isle lighthouse. It attracts visitors from around the world.
The lighthouse has been a beacon of marine safety on the shores of Lake Erie for over 150 years.
Click here to see more of Presque Isle on the USLHS Research Catalog
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Big Sable Point, MI, will soon reopen
Lighthouse lovers will soon get a chance to once again explore Big Sable Point, among Michigan's most historic lighthouses along the Great Lakes.
The popular lighthouse within west Michigan's Ludington State Park on the Lake Michigan beachfront will reopen for the 2025 season.
Click here to see more of Big Sable on the USLHS Research Catalog
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Coastal project gives Lake Pontchartrain, LA, landmark a new lease on life
For several years, Tommy Costanza has been coming to the Tchefuncte River Lighthouse, the Lake Pontchartrain landmark in Madisonville.
"This is sickening to see out lighthouse almost get washed away," Costanza said.
Click here to see more of Tchefuncte River on the USLHS Research Catalog
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Sand Point Lighthouse opens for summer in Escanaba, MI
A lighthouse and museum are now open for you to visit this summer in Escanaba.
Inside the Dr. John and Mary Jane Beaumier Museum, you'll find everything from a Fresnel lens, hammers used as stamps in the logging industry, and period wedding gowns.
Click here to see more of Sand Point on the USLHS Research Catalog
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Thomas Point Light, MD, Celebrates 150th Birthday With Flotilla of Classic Lighthouse Tenders
This summer marks a milestone on the Chesapeake Bay: 150th anniversary of the iconic Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse, the last surviving screwpile lighthouse still in its original location in the Bay.
To honor this legacy, a unique celebration brought together maritime enthusiasts, traditional boatbuilders, and lighthouse lovers over the weekend.
Click here to see more of Thomas Point Shoal on the USLHS Research Catalog
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9 Washington lighthouse hikes to do this summer
With its wild coasts and hundreds of islands, Washington has its fair share of lighthouses.
Built during the 19th and 20th centuries, the lighthouses were constructed to help guard the state's harbors, rugged coastline and numerous waterways.
Click here to see more of Washington's lighthouses on the USLHS Research Catalog
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Cape Henlopen Beacon, DE, battled Mother Nature
The Cape Henlopen Beacon is not the infamous Cape Henlopen Lighthouse. The beacon was located just a little farther north on the Point of Cape Henlopen.
Due to the constantly shifting sands of the Cape, Congress authorized a new lighthouse in 1824 for $3,000. It stood 45 feet tall and was made of stone.
Click here to see more of Cape Henlopen Beacon on the USLHS Research Catalog
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Staying in the Port aux Barques Lighthouse, MI, is fun, but work, too
The current Port aux. Barques Lighthouse on Michigan's Thumb opens for public tower climbs a couple times a year.
But, as volunteer assistant lighthouse keepers, Donna and Dennis Phillips get to go places the public isn't allowed.dd
Click here to see more of Port aux Barques on the USLHS Research Catalog
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Huntington Lighthouse, NY, celebrates 40 years of preservation, kicks off 2025 tour season
The Huntington Lighthouse Preservation Society (HLPS) is marking its 40th anniversary this year with expanded public tours, a new website and ongoing renovation efforts to maintain the 113-year-old landmark.
Founded in 1985 to save the offshore lighthouse from demolition, HLPS has since raised over $3.5 million for preservation and restoration, relying entirely on volunteers, donations, grants and seasonal events.
Click here to see more of Huntington Harbor on the USLHS Research Catalog
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