Event highlights Hudson-Athens (NY) Lighthouse's future, honors longtime volunteer
Dozens of people gathered Friday night to continue celebrating the Hudson-Athens Lighthouse's 150th anniversary, and to honor a longtime volunteer of the lighthouse preservation society.
"Beaming Reflections: A Tribute to 150 Years of Light." held at Hudson Hall brought out residents from the Twin Counties to celebrate the history of the Hudson-Athens Lighthouse and learn more about the efforts to save it.
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Turnberry Lighthouse (Scotland) stories shared ahead of anniversary
Memories of the iconic Turnberry Lighthouse have been shared ahead of its 151st anniversary this month.
To commemorate this historic milestone, Trump Turnberry has invited the Ayrshire community and anyone who has enjoyed the presence of the Turnberry Lighthouse to contribute their cherished memories and stories about the lighthouse.
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Douglas County (OR) issues proclamations for Coast Guard Day, Lighthouse Day-Week
All three Douglas County commissioners were on location in Winchester Bay Wednesday for a special presentation for National Coast Guard Day and National Lighthouse Day-Week.
They issued proclamations to honor National Coast Guard Day and National Lighthouse Day-Week in Douglas County.
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Repairs to storm-damaged South Pier Lighthouse (UK) approved
Plans to repair a lighthouse which had its dome ripped off in a storm have been approved.
South Pier Lighthouse and Pier in South Shields has been fenced off for months after it was damaged during Storm Babet last October.
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Calls to keep lighthouse keepers at Carmanah Point and Pachena Point lighthouse stations on Vancouver Island, Canada
There are calls for the federal government to rescind an order that's set to pull lighthouse keepers from duty at two stations along Vancouver Island's famous West Coast Trail.
"We'd like the minister to rescind the order to de-staff and open up some proper consultations to look at the options."
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National Lighthouse Day being celebrated Saturday in Mobile, AL
The National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico is celebrating National Lighthouse Day Saturday, August 10.
At 11 am on Saturday, museum officials say Brian Margarvich, a pharologist and lighthouse expert, will discuss topics including lighthouse day marks, construction styles and how lighthouses worked before electricity.
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Local volunteers give the iconic Souter Lighthouse (UK) a refresh during fundraising event
Helping people across the region, Billy's Lifeline supports families and loved ones who are impacted by suicide loss.
It was fantastic to welcome volunteers from Barratt Homes to Souter Lighthouse, they gave it a new lease on life and a much-needed refresh!
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Connecticut Families: Restored Greens Ledge Lighthouse now used for education
A Rowayton family wanted to give back to the community they cared about. So, they spearheaded the restoration of an iconic beacon, available now for all to see.
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Sand Point Lighthouse (MI) still stands
The Sand Point Lighthouse, in Baraga County, was established in 1878, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. Located on the west side of Keweenaw Bay, near Baraga, the bay and protected harbor made it an ideal harbor for shipping iron ore in the beginning of the 1870's.
The Marquette, Houghton and Ontonagon Railroad was scheduled to be completed in 1872 with the tracks ending in L'Anse. Wharfs and docks soon lined the shore. The need for a lighthouse was apparent, states the USCG.
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Marin hike: Head to the historic Point Bonita Lighthouse, CA
We will enter a different world on this Point Bonita Lighthouse hike.
We walk on a good path and leave the shore, traversing a safe trail halfway up a high spine of land that juts out like a long arm into the tumultuous ocean. We walk through a tunnel, cross a bridge and end up at the Point Bonita Lighthouse by hiking just a half-mile from our trailhead.
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