Ladies who kept lights burning: women lighthouse keepers celebrated at Englewood Library
It's a familiar image - whether it's Florence Nightingale and her lamp, the Statue of Liberty and her torch, or the damsel with the beacon at the start of every Columbia Picture. When our culture wants to make women look heroic - which is, historically, seldom - it gives her a lantern. Maybe that's why there's always been a mystique about female lighthouse keepers.
"These were industrious women, and they worked very hard," said Mary Rasa, military and maritime historian.
Click here to see the US female keepers on the USLHS Research Catalog
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You'll Feel Like You're in a Dream When You Sleep Overnight in the Wings Neck, MA, Lighthouse
I have loved lighthouses for as long as I can remember, There is something so romantic and mysterious about these majestic beacons of light that I am forever drawn to them.
There are roughly 50 lighthouses in Massachusetts, and I've been lucky to have visited several, even climbing to the top of a few.
Click here to see more of Wings Neck on the USLHS Research Catalog
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You'll Feel Like You're in a Dream When You Sleep Overnight in the Big Bay Point, MI, Lighthouse
Have you ever wanted to sleep in a lighthouse? Me, too. I know it may be a little niche and not exactly common, but you might be surprised at how many folks out there just get us.
Lighthouses are beautiful, historic, and incredibly fascinating, and the opportunity to spend the night at one is amazing.
Click here to see more of Big Point Bay on the USLHS Research Catalog
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You'll Feel Like You're in a Dream When You Sleep Overnight in the Stoney Ridge (Faux), MN, Lighthouse
With our thousands of lakes - including more than 200 miles of shoreline on the world's largest freshwater body - it shouldn't surprise anyone that we have a few lighthouses in Minnesota.
Did you know there are even a few lighthouses in the Land of 10,000 that you can sleep in? That's right!
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Step into the past with lighthouse lens-polishing workshops
For centuries, lighthouses have served as beacons of hope, guiding mariners to safety with their steady an reassuring lights.
Today, these structures are cherished as historical icons, with some offering the unique experience of participating in lens-polishing workshops
Click here to see more Fresnel lenses on the USLHS Research Catalog
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Hunting Island Lighthouse, SC, getting some TLC
Construction crews are four months into fixing the Hunting Island Lighthouse.
Dressed in his lighthouse service uniform circa 1880, Ted Panayotoff, delights visitors young and old with the history of Hunting Island Lighthouse.
Click here to see more of Hunting Island on the USLHS Research Catalog
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My Week as a Turn Point (WA) Lighthouse Docent
Volunteering to guide visitors at Turn Point Lighthouse on remote Stuart Island in Washington was a fulfilling and enriching experience.
The romanticism of a lone lighthouse - its shape slightly shrouded by a mist - is an alluring image to many of us. Have you ever found yourself curious about the solitary life led by a lighthouse keeper?
Click here to see more of Turn Point on the USLHS Research Catalog
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SS United States passing the Sand Island, AL, Lighthouse
Click here to see the Fox 10 News video
Click here to see more of Sand Island on the USLHS Research Catalog
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Thomas Point Shoal, MD, Lighthouse Marks 150 Years Have You Toured It Yet??
The Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse, a historic beacon that has guided mariners through the Chesapeake Bay since 1875, is celebrating a milestone anniversary in 2025. As the last surviving screwpile lighthouse in its original location still in use, it stands as a symbol of Maryland's maritime heritage and a vital piece of American history.
However, the 150th anniversary is not just a time for celebration - it is also a call to action.
Click here to see more of Thomas Point Shoal on the USLHS Research Catalog
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The Light of the Patara Lighthouse (Turkey) will Shine Again After Centuries
The ancient lighthouse in Patara, built by Roman Emperor Nero and destroyed by natural disasters, has reached the final stages of reconstruction work, which involves rebuilding it from its ruins using original stones, and will once again illuminate the way for sailors.
Patara is an ancient city located in southwestern Turkiye, within Antalya Province, known for its rich history and archaeological significance.
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Summer events planned to celebrate West Point lighthouse turning 150 years old
The West Point lighthouse is turning 150 this summer, and plenty of events are planned to mark the occasion.
Construction of the distinct striped square-tapered tower began in 1875. Since then, the western Prince Edward Island landmark has been featured in many tourism promotions as well as on postage stamps.
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Victory at Trafalgar: Lighthouse set to be given protected status
The Spanish government is taking action that would block plans for a restaurant in the landmark near the site of Nelson's final battle.
A decisive blow may have been struck in what has been dubbed the "Second Battle of Trafalgar", a row over the preservation of a 19th century lighthouse near the site of Lord Nelson's victory.
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