A group of four men broke into a historic New York lighthouse along the Hudson River, set a fire and vandalized the interior, destroying valuable antiques, furniture and other items. The Tarrytown ...

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 ...

A three-part documentary series created by a public television station in Northwest Ohio will focus on eight Lake Erie lighthouses — including two in Lake County. The Fairport Harbor Marine Museum and ...

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 ...

The East Elgin community of Port Burwell says it is in talks with an unnamed organization about a potential transfer of ownership of its troubled historic lighthouse. In January 2023, the Municipality ...

Lighthouses have a certain mystique. Often isolated and set against the picturesque backdrop of the raging sea, they're practically purpose-built for scenic charm, even though their real purpose is ...