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Celebrate Lighthouse Day by exploring the world’s most iconic coastal beacons. Discover their fascinating history, engineering, maritime importance, and breathtaking locations from Canada to Australia.
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National Lighthouse Day – On National Lighthouse Day, August 7, we celebrate how these scenic, historic structures comforted travelers throughout the centuries.
American Lighthouse Foundation – Leading the way in saving lighthouses and their rich heritage.
Lighthouse Facts – Learn all of the facts from the United States Lighthouse Society.
The Lighthouse Tour -Meet Sarah Kerr – she is the author of The British Lighthouse Trail: A Regional Guide. Since 2012 she has been on a mission to visit every lighthouse in the UK, Isle of Man and Channel Islands.
Wikipedia – The lighthouse according to the Internet encyclopedia.
For centuries, lighthouses have guided ships safely through storms, darkness, and dangerous coastlines while becoming enduring symbols of hope and resilience.
How lighthouses work.
Why is National Lighthouse Day celebrated on August 7?
National Lighthouse Day commemorates the signing of the Lighthouse Act of 1789, one of the first public works acts passed by the United States Congress, recognizing the importance of lighthouses for maritime safety.
Why were lighthouses so important before modern navigation?
Before electronic navigation systems, lighthouse keepers maintained powerful lights that warned ships of dangerous coastlines, reefs, and harbour entrances, helping prevent countless shipwrecks.
Can you still visit historic lighthouses?
Yes. Many historic lighthouses have been restored as museums, visitor centres, heritage sites, and observation towers. Some even offer guided tours, overnight accommodations, or seasonal climbing experiences.
What makes lighthouse travel unique?
Lighthouse tourism combines breathtaking coastal scenery with history, architecture, photography, wildlife watching, and maritime culture. Many lighthouse trails also pass through charming fishing villages, national parks, and scenic drives.
Discover Lighthouses
- Anvil Point Lighthouse (UK)
- Bamburgh Lighthouse (UK)
- Beachy Head Lighthouse (UK)
- Big Sable Point Lighthouse
- Boon Island Light (USA)
- Boston Light (USA)
- Cape Flattery Lighthouse (USA)
- Cape Hatteras Light Station (USA)
- Cape Spear Lighthouse (Canada)
- Chile Lighthouses
- Eldred Rock Lighthouse (USA)
- Macquarie Lightstation (Australia)
- Panmure Island Lighthouse (Canada)
- Peggy’s Cove (Canada)
- Pointe Sainte-Mathieu Lighthouse (France)
- Portland Head Light (USA)
- Start Point (UK)
- Świnoujście Lighthouse(Poland)
- Wollongong Head Lighthouse (Australia)
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Live from the two lighthouses at the entrance to the Duluth Ship Canal, Lake Superior.
Celebrate!
World Oceans Day – Celebrate oceans on June 8 and through the year!
Walk in the Park Day – Celebrate a walk in the park on March 30 and every day with these virtual walks and resources for Take A Walk in the Park Day!
American Wetlands Month – May is American Wetlands Month—a time to celebrate one of nature’s most productive ecosystems!
Road Trip Day – National Road Trip Day occurs on the Friday before Memorial Day in the U.S.
National Go Fishing Day – Observed annually on June 18, National Go Fishing Day is a great day to take time from your daily routine.
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