GSA Announces Opportunity to Preserve Iconic Boston Lighthouse, MA

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) today announced a unique opportunity for eligible organizations to acquire, at no cost, the historic Light Station Boston, commonly known as Boston Light, on Little Brewster Island in Boston Harbor.

Boston, MA - Jeremy D'Entremont 

At 310 years old, Light Station Boston is the oldest continuously operating light station in the United States.

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Five Finger Lighthouse, AK, Hosts The Aerial Signals Project

The Aerial Signals Project, led by Dr. Fred Sharpe and a multidisciplinary team, focuses on the "aerial acoustic ecology" of North Pacific humpback whales.

Five Fingers, AK - Anthony Meloci 

While underwater whale sounds are well-documented, this project aims to catalogue and understand the diversity of signals produced at the surface, which remain significantly less studied.

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Boothbay Harbor's Burnt Island Light keeps Maine's lighthouse legacy alive

Boothbay Harbor's nearly 100 miles of rugged coastline have long shaped Maines maritime identity, from historic lighthouses to modern shipbuilding.

Burnt Island, ME - Jeremy D'Entremont 

Douglas Goldhirsch has spent more than two decades navigating the region's deep-water harbor, now sharing its history and scenery through sailing tours.

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Kenosha lighthouse, WI, artist residency gives local painter unique access

The Kenosha lighthouse is an iconic symbol of Southeast Wisconsin. Usually it's closed off to the public, but a local artist is getting the chance to make the beacon her personal studio.

Kenosha Pierhead, WI - Thomas A Tag 

"I think people see the big red lighthouse as a beacon, a safe harbor," said Beth Dary.

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Boliver Point Lighthouse Foundation, TX, sees brighter days ahead for 153-year-old landmark

Rising above the entrance to Galveston Bay, the black-and-white Boliver Point Lighthouse has guided sailors and immigrants safely toward the Texas coast for more than a century while remaining a familiar landmark for travelers aboard the Galveston-Port Bolivar ferry.

Bolivar Point, TX -  Lloyd Dalton 

The Bolivar Point Lighthouse Foundation, led by Executive Director Amy Maxwell Chase and President Mike Maxwell, has spent the past 10 years restoring the historic landmark after more than a century of hurricanes, coastal winds, humidity and even an accidental military shelling left the beacon a shadow of its former self.

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2 Admit To 2025 Arson In Historic Tarrytown Lighthouse, NY, In Plea Deal

There will be a steep price to pay for teenage antics that nearly destroyed a Hudson Valley landmark.

Tarrytown, NY - USLHS archives 

Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace announced today that the two Westchester residents have pleaded guilty to intentionally setting a fire that caused more than $100,000 in damages to the historic Tarrytown Lighthouse in May 2025.

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Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse, DE, is about to fall in the ocean. Can anyone move it first?

A nearly century-old lighthouse that sits three-fourths of a mile in the water off the Delaware coast needs a new home, and fast.

Harbor of Refuge, DE - Robert Bachand 

Advocates for the Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse say if they can't find a new place to put it, it's a matter of when and not if it will fall into the ocean.

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Middle Ground Lighthouse, VA, is for sale, and Edgar Allan Poe would love it

The home featured in this week's column reminded me of this crazy movie my daughter had us watch.

Middle Ground, VA - Ralph Eshelman 

The movie in question is called "The Lighthouse."

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Seul Choix Point Lighthouse, MI: Where history & haunting legends meet

By day, the Seul Choix Point Lighthouse serves as the only active beacon on the north shore of Lake Michigan. By night, it has earned a reputation for something far more mysterious.

Seul Choix Point, MI - USLHS archive 

Recognized by Pure Michigan as home to one of the state's haunted lighthouses, Seul Choix Point has become a destination for history buffs and paranormal enthusiasts alike.

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Portsmouth Harbor, NH, Opens For Tours

After two seasons of being closed to the public, Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse in New Castle, NH, is once again welcoming visitors! The tours will be conducted by volunteers of the Friends of Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouses, a chapter of the American Lighthouse Foundation. The lighthouse is located on Coast Guard Station Portsmouth Harbor and tour participants will be escorted across the station to the lighthouse.

Portsmouth Harbor, NH - Jeremy D'Entremont 

The 84-foot footbridge that provided access to the lighthouse was swept away in a storm in December 2022. Then, back-to-back storms in January 2024 caused severe damage to the base of the lighthouse. Repairs to the base have been carried out, and a new system of stairs provides access to the tower.

Portsmouth Harbor Stairs, NH - Jeremy D'Entremont 

There will be one tour on Friday evenings, and three on both Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Tours will continue to mid-October. Advance reservations are required. Visitors will learn about the history of the light station and its keepers, dating back to 1771. There will also be the opportunity to climb to the top of the lighthouse for the best view on the New Hampshire Seacoast. Participants must be 42 inches tall to climb the tower.

More information and tickets are available on the Friends of Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouses website. 

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Quick Flash:

Muskegon South Breakwater, MI, restoration in Phase 2

Restoration began June 19 for Phase 2.  Prior restoration focused on the lower 1/3 of the tower. This phase will not only complete the exterior renovation, but also the interior as well.

Muskegon South Breakwater, MI - Ruther Roderick 

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