Spirit of America Celebrate 250: Women lighthouse keepers of Cape Henry
Long before the U.S. gained independence, the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay was the entrance to our most vital trading corridor.
"A lot of that was coming in through Norfolk, just because naturally, the way the bay was formed, it's incredibly deep, the water - the shipping channels are very deep here," said Rachel Balderson, Cape Henry Lighthouse site coordinator.
Click here to see more of Cape Henry on the USLHS Research Catalog
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This coastal park lets you climb the 200-year-old Cape Florida Lighthouse, then relax on one of Florida's most beautiful beaches
Tucked away at the southern tip of Key Biscayne, Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park is one of South Florida's best-kept secrets.
You can climb a lighthouse that has stood since 1825, then kick off your shoes and stretch out on a beach so beautiful it regularly makes national top-ten lists.
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The most unforgettable lighthouse in Ohio, Marblehead, is surrounded by prehistoric treasures
Let me ask you something: when was the last time you stood on rocks that are older than trees?
At the Marblehead Lighthouse in Marblehead, Ohio, you can do exactly that while gazing at a gorgeous white lighthouse that's been a Lake Erie landmark for over two centuries.
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The phantom footsteps of Heceta Head Lighthouse - Florence, OR
A lighthouse not like any other.
Nestled along the rugged Oregon coastline, the Heceta Head Lighthouse evokes a surreal juxtaposition of quaint charm and latent terror.
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Step back in time on morning & sunset tours of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse, RI
Looking for a unique adventure this summer without going far from home?
Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse has scheduled tours to the historical island light station off the coast of East Providence from June 23 to September 17.
Click here to see more of Pomham Rocks on the USLHS Research Catalog
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Storied 1897, Smith Point Lighthouse, VA, hits the market for $450K - & it comes with very strict rules for prospective buyers
A historic Virgina lighthouse has splashed its way back onto the market for $450,000- complete with a very rigid set of rules around the terms of its sale, including that the buyer must be willing to pay cash for the 129-year-old abode.
Accessible only by boat, the dwelling offers a truly off-the-grid living experience, a feature that has helped propel it to the top of the week's most popular homes list.
Click here to see more of Smith Point on the USLHS Research Catalog
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Cape Henlopen Lighthouse, DE, fell 100 years ago
The Cape Henlopen Lighthouse fell into the Atlantic Ocean a century ago on April 13, 1926.
Built in 1765, it was the second oldest lighthouse in the country at the time of its collapse.
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In One Ear: Oswald's notes
Fascinated by the Tillamook Rock Lighthouse, aka Terrible Tilly, off Cannon Beach?
The Oregon Historical Society has a large treasure trove of information about the lighthouse in their archives at tinyurl.com/OHStilly .
Click here to see more of Tillamook Rock on the USLHS Research Catalog
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Watchet Harbor Lighthouse, UK, has been the wrong color for 160 years
A lighthouse will be repainted as it has been the wrong color for more than 160 years, a council says.
Somerset Council said the Watchet landmark's red colour meant it was not compliant with the navigation system used in UK waters, which calls for sea-facing structures on the starboard side to be green.
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Marshall Point Lighthouse restoration update
In 2025 the Marshall Point Lighthouse Museum Committee repaired the structural support damage to the walkway caused by the catastrophic storm in 2024, at a cost of $133,6000. They also celebrated their 35th anniversary of saving the light station from demoliton where the property nearly became a resort hotel after Coast Guard abandonment. The museum opened in 1990.
This spring they will be repairing and refurbishing the lighthouse tower, painting the walkway, and the keeper's house. They anticipate the work to be completed by Memorial Day, or sooner. Access to the grounds will be limited while work is in progress. It is anticipated that the tower will be open to the public every Friday through Sunday, 12 noon to 4 p.m., weather permitting starting Memorial Day weekend. While the grounds are open year-round, the museum is open 7 days a week from Memorial Day weekend until Columbus Day weekend.
Click here to see more at marshallpoint.org
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