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 ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Did you know that Aug. 7 is National Lighthouse Day? The national holiday was passed by Congress in 1989, celebrating the 200th anniversary of the act that established ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Thursday is National Lighthouse Day, meant to celebrate the historic structures that have helped sailors for centuries. Considering Michigan’s position among the Great ...

Maine’s historic lighthouses will open their doors to the public Saturday in celebration of Open Lighthouse Day, with between 15,000 and 18,000 visitors expected to attend, according to the American ...

VIRGINIA BEACH — A celebration of the two historic lighthouses at Cape Henry will be held Thursday, on National Lighthouse Day. Both the old and new Cape Henry lighthouses will be open to the public ...

National Lighthouse Day honoring the beacon of light that for 100 years symbolized safety and security for ships and boats at sea, will be observed Sunday, Aug. 7. In Brunswick County, there are two ...

Michigan's spot among the Great Lakes surrounds it with hundreds of lighthouses, set to be recognized on National Lighthouse Day this summer. The annual celebration is Aug. 7, 2025, a perfect time to ...