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 ...

As New Hampshire's only deep water port, the Portsmouth Harbor on the Piscataqua River was an important trading port in colonial America. The success of the port soon lead to the need for a lighthouse ...

Since Louisiana has long operated as a vital port state, with its network of deep-draft, coastal and inland ports, there are numerous lighthouses located along channels and banks. Lighthouses are ...

DOOR COUNTY – Maritime history buffs have three different ways to learn a little more about Door County's deep maritime roots over the next couple of weekends. Here's a quick look at these events in ...

CAPE FEAR, NC (WWAY) — National Lighthouse Day is Monday, marking the day Congress approved an act for the establishment and support of lighthouses in 1789. The Cape Fear holds the distinction of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A U.S. Coast Guard boat motors past the lighthouse, Friday, June 12, 2020, in Manitowoc, Wis. MANITOWOC – PBS Wisconsin will host ...

The oldest lighthouse in Massachusetts is over 300 years old. When the Massachusetts Bay Colony was first founded in 1630, the Puritans struggled from a scarcity of necessary survival goods which lead ...

If you’re interested in lighthouses and history, you’re going to want to check out Pomham Rocks Lighthouse. This lighthouse was established in 1871. It sits on a small island in the Providence River ...