Made In Connecticut: Sheffield Island Lighthouse stands as a beacon of Connecticut history
Off the coast of Norwalk, 25 small islands historically posed a challenge for mariners. To guide sea captains safely through the waters, lighthouses were built.
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Touring the Pomham Rocks Lighthouse, RI
Dennis Tardiff, captain and chairman of Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse, leads a tour of the historic Pomham Rocks Lighthouse.
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100 years and counting: Centennial celebration for the lighthouse on Cobourg's pier, Canada
There was a time when the lighthouse at the entrance to Cobourg's harbor played just as much a part of the area's legacy as it did for ships on Lake Ontario.
According to lighthousefriends.com, as far back as 1907, a plan was put in place to ferry railway cars across the lake to ports on the U.S. Side, where it could link up to established rail lines south of the border.
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The federal government is giving away the Superior Entry (WI) lighthouse, but with strings attached
The federal government is giving away a lighthouse in Superior, and qualifying groups have until Aug. 5 to complete an application to be a potential owner of the historic landmark.
This is the second time in just over a decade that the government has tried to offload the building.
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First-ever Labor Day Lighthouse 5K at the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse (NC) is coming Sept. 2
A brand new 5K race is launching in the shadow of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse this Labor Day, September 2, and the inaugural event will give participants an up-close look at the ongoing restoration project while supporting a number of Hatteras Island charities.
The new-in-2023 Barrier Island Group (B.I.G.), in cooperation with the National Park Service, will be hosting the 5K run or walk through the newly-designed Cape Hatteras Lighthouse grounds and surrounding park and pathway, with stunning views of the scaffolded lighthouse along the way.
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Down the Shore: Climb the Cape May Lighthouse, New Jersey
Most people head down the shore to hit the beach, but some days you just need to change it up. If the family is feeling adventurous, you can climb to the top of one of the country's oldest lighthouses, right in the heart of Cape May, New Jersey.
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Hartlepool archaeological dig begins in bid to uncover lost Headland lighthouse (UK) and gun mount
The public have been getting involved in a community archaeological dig on the Headland to help discover the remains of a demolished lighthouse.
Landscape partnership project SeaScapes is looking for remnants of the original lighthouse that stood near the Heugh Battery Museum, in Moor Terrace, Hartlepool.
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Uncommon stays: 13 best lighthouses where you can spend the night
What is it about lighthouses that captures our imagination? Maybe they make us feel hopeful because they symbolize safety and security in stormy weather.
Maybe they appeal to our romantic souls by harkening to a bygone era. Or maybe- and this is probably a very big part of it- they just look pretty darn cool, all lit up at night against a backdrop of rocky cliffs and crashing waves.
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Florida's oldest lighthouse in Fernandina Beach getting $1.6M makeover
The Amelia Island Lighthouse in Fernandina Beach is the oldest lighthouse in Florida. This historic landmark will soon be getting a $1.6 million makeover.
The lighthouse was built in 1838. It's the only lighthouse from the Territorial Period that survived without major rebuilding.
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Coast Guard Seeks New Tarpaulin Cove Lighthouse (MA) Caretaker
The Tarpaulin Cove Lighthouse is up for transfer, and the U.S. Coast Guard hopes to permanently sign care of the lighthouse to a government agency or nonprofit that will preserve the Naushon island landmark for generations to come.
Located at the southern tip of Tarpaulin Cove on Naushon's south shore, the 28-foot brick lighthouse is presently managed by the Cuttyhunk Historical Society, which holds a 25-year lease on the property set to expire in 2026.
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