Reedy Island Rear Range, DE, Lighthouse Deemed Available Property
The property and lighthouse have been deemed unnecessary by the General Services Administration.
Click here to see the GSA listing
Click here to see more of Reedy Island on the USLHS Research Catalog
***
Longships Lighthouse (UK) foghorn keeps people awake by going off every 13 seconds
A faulty lighthouse foghorn has been keeping people awake for almost a week by sounding every few seconds.
Residents near Land's End, Cornwall, have been advised to invest in earplugs after the Longships Lighthouse's foghorn started going off every 13 seconds last week.
***
Jupiter Lighthouse, FL, construction gets needed money, work begins
Congress threw a $2.5 million lifeline last fall to start the long-planned effort to save Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area from erosion.
The $16 million project, aimed at halting erosion that has been claiming about 7 feet of shoreline per year, began on Jan. 6 and is expected to be completed by August 2026.
Click here to see more of Jupiter Inlet on the USLHS Research Catalog
***
Volunteers travel from near and far to preserve historic Port Washington lighthouse, WI
Volunteers in an Ozaukee County city are ensuring that a 165-year-old lighthouse lives on for another century.
The 1860 Light Station has overlooked downtown Port Washington for generations, delighting thousands of visitors to the lakeside city.
Click here to read more - Disable AdBlocker
Click here to see more of Port Washington on the USLHS Research Catalog
***
Charming UK seaside village with top beach and famous Talacre lighthouse
If you're seeking a delightful day trip away from the hustle and bustle of city life, consider visiting the quaint seaside village of Talacre.
Located in Flintshire, North Wales, this charming village offers breathtaking walks, stunning views, and a historic lighthouse near the Point of Ayr on the west side of the River Dee estuary.
***
Watch: Surprising moment fox is found hiding on top of Old Head Lighthouse, Ireland
A lighthouse keeper in Kinsale has shared the surprise moment a furry friend came to visit.
Alan & Catherine Boyers of Old Head Lighthouse, frequently share their adventures and anecdotes online, with their recent tale seeing them joined by an unexpected guest on the top catwalk.
***
Montauk Point Lighthouse, NY, license plate one of the most popular in the state
Click here to see the News 12 video
Click here to see more of Montauk Point on the USLHS Research Catalog
***
How to watch Lifetime's 'Murder at the Lighthouse' movie premier for free
Lifetime's newest movie, "Murder at the Lighthouse," is set to premiere on Sunday February 23 at 8 p.m. ET.
A live stream of the movie can be found on Philo, DirectTV Stream, and other TV streaming services found below.
***
Backlash against proposed changed to historic St. John's Point lighthouse, Ireland
Dozens of objections have been submitted to a proposed change to the light source at an historic lighthouse at St. John's Point in County Down.
The proposal includes replacing the mercury that makes the light rotate with a low-energy LED alternative.
***
Dexter man saving lighthouses one beacon at a time
Jonathan Coffer's passion for preserving historic lighthouses combines engineering expertise, construction skills, and a love for adventure from Michigan's coastlines to Alaska's remote islands.
As home to the largest freshwater coastline in the world (3,288 miles), it is no surprise that Michigan also harbors the most lighthouses of any state in the US. Aside from providing breathtaking views and nostalgic charm for visitors, these lighthouses remain an important navigational checkpoint for maritime travelers.
Click here to see more of Eldred Rock on the USLHS Research Catalog
***
A Lighthouse History Is At The Custom House Maritime Museum In Newburyport
A piece of history arrived at a Newburyport museum Thursday.
A Fresnel lens that once light up the Coney Island Lighthouse for nearly a century is now on display at the Custom House Maritime Museum.
Click here to see more of Coney Island at the USLHS Research Catalog
***
U.S. Lighthouse Society News is produced by the U.S. Lighthouse Society to support lighthouse preservation, history, education and research.
If you have items of interest to the lighthouse community and its supporters, please email them to Ralph Krugler at ralph@uslhs.org