Lighthouse News of the Week

Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society, MI, to host 2 memorials for Edmund Fitzgerald

The Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society will have two memorials in honor of the 50th anniversary since the Edmund Fitzgerald sand on Lake Superior.

The commemorative ceremonies will happen on Monday, Nov. 10, with a public ceremony happening at 2 p.m. and a private memorial at 7 p.m.

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Seguin Island, ME, seeks lighthouse keepers for next season

Seguin Island Light Station is seeking a motivated couple to serve as lighthouse keepers on the island during the 2026 season.

The role included clearing trails, mowing lawns, greeting visitors, giving tours of the tower and museum, and handling basic maintenance.

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Proud to Serve: Killock Shoal Lighthouse, VA

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New Book Honors Generations Of Lighthouse Keepers

Author and illustrator John F.K. Small invites readers on a deeply personal journey rooted in New England's maritime past.

His new book, "The Small Family Legacy: A Journey of Ingenuity, Sea and Story," traces nearly 400 years of family history - including his ancestor Isaac Small, the first lighthouse keeper at Highland Light in Truro.

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Manistee City Council, MI, to hear lighthouse update

Manistee City Council will hear an update on the Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse during its upcoming regular meeting.

Jack Greve, executive director of Lakeshore Keepers, is scheduled to present an end-of-year report, according to the agenda for the meeting.

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Preservation society donates interpretative panel for Shafner's Point Lighthouse, Canada

Medea Holtz couldn't believe what she was hearing.

The chairperson of the Port Royal Lighthouse Association was overwhelmed when the group heard the November Scotia Lighthouse Preservation Society wanted to sponsor an interpretative sign at the Schafer Point Lighthouse.

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Seven dreamy lighthouses around the world perfect for romantic stay

The world is full of love stories, but some of them can actually be lived - just by booking a night in a lighthouse out at sea.

These places feel like scenes strait from a movie, with the sound of waves, isolation from the world, light shining through the fog, and a kind of romance you won't find in a hotel.

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The Forgotten Lighthouse in Maine That Glowed Without a Keeper

The last keeper departs... Coast Guard lighthouse automation has been going on for decades, marking the end of an era that stretched back centuries.

Here is a collection of seven Maine lighthouses that are reportedly haunted. (The photos in the article are not of the ones mentioned in the stories)

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The Forgotten Pointe aux Barques Lighthouse, MI, That Still Guards The Shoreline Like A Ghost

I'm a firm believer that the most profound stories often whisper instead of shout.

I've visited countless lighthouses, from the iconic to the obscure, but there's a particular solace in uncovering a truly forgotten gem.

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Work To Take Place At Gibbs Hill Lighthouse, Bermuda

The Department of Marine and Ports Services advised that crane operations will be taking place at Gibbs Hill Lighthouse on Monday, 20 October 2025, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to "facilitate the removal of the radar and essential repairs to the Lighthouse walkway/birdcage."

A Government spokesperson said, "During this time, public access to the Gibbs Hill Lighthouse, its grounds, and the surrounding area will be closed to ensure the safety of both visitors and work crews.

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2025 U.S. Lighthouse Society Dance Off! 

Help us make our third annual Lighthouse Dance Off the best ever!

The U.S. Lighthouse Society is thrilled to announce our third Annual Dance Off, and this year promises to be more exciting than ever! Mark your calendars because you have until December 15th to showcase your dance skills and creativity.

Choose your rhythm from our fabulous selection of songs across various genres like swing, ballet, disco, and more! Each piece is around two minutes long, giving you ample time to shine. To join in the fun, simply film your dance video at or near a lighthouse. While your video can tell a story, just remember: at least half of it should feature some kind of dancing. The video can feature your friends, family, staff, volunteers, students from a local dance school—or just you! Let those creative juices flow.

 

We will choose five finalists, and overall creativity and spirit are the most important criteria. The finalists will have their videos featured during a spectacular live virtual USLHS New Year's Eve event where YOU—our audience—get to choose the ultimate winner.

 

We will donate to the favorite lighthouse or lighthouse-related organization of the finalists as follows: $500 for first place, $250 for second and third place, and $100 for fourth and fifth place. Join us for an unforgettable celebration and let’s make this Dance Off the best one yet! Don’t miss out—get your entry in before the deadline. All entries must be received by midnight on December 15, 2025.

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