Lighthouses have been the beacon of light for more than 100 years that symbolized safety and security for ships and boats at sea. On Aug. 9, 1789, Congress approved an Act for the establishment and ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The lighthouses of Staten Island are not only a part of local scenery and life, but also testaments to the borough’s long maritime history and traditions. These buildings were ...

National Lighthouse Day, observed annually on Aug. 7, is chosen to honor the Act of Congress on Aug. 7, 1789, which authorized the construction of the first federal lighthouse. The day is to ...

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. This week in Made in Connecticut, News ...

Shine a light on history with National Lighthouse Day, as historic beacons across the United States take center stage in celebrations honoring their maritime legacy. Observed annually on Aug. 7, the ...

Two lighthouses on Lake Pontchartrain, once a vital part of the maritime landscape, are still beacons for curious tourists and locals who love New Orleans history. Metairie reader Perry Dolce, who ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 1894 Rawley Point Lighthouse and 1874 Keeper’s Dwelling. Manitowoc County has many historic landmarks. One of the most interesting ...

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This story has been updated to correct the number of lighthouses highlighted by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. An Upper Peninsula lighthouse perched atop a bluff overlooking Lake ...

Manitowoc County has many historic landmarks. One of the most interesting structures is the Rawley Point Lighthouse operated by the U.S. Coast Guard, 4 miles north of Two Rivers, adjacent to Point ...