From a perennial perspective, oil houses were the smallest structures established at historic light stations. Despite their one-time importance, these little buildings are often overlooked by the public when observed […]
Quiet Threats
When a storm of stirring magnitude comes a-calling, much is made of the fact – and with good reason. The raging fury of wind, waves and surge can be as […]
A Race Against Time at Lighthouses
Powerful storms, including legendary northeast gales, have historically battered the New England coast. Harrowing is their fury that overwhelms for hours – if not days. Wreckage is the lot of […]
Learn How the Coast Guard “Keeps a Good Light” during Maine Open Lighthouse Day
If you visit Fort Point, Owls Head or Portland Head lights during Maine Open Lighthouse Day on Saturday, September 14th, you will be greeted by friendly personnel from the United […]
American Lighthouse Foundation Forms Storm & Mitigation Response Team
In a matter of just a few harrowing hours, decades of hard work and dedication to preserving lighthouses can be wiped out. Our nation witnessed this fact at a number […]
Versant Power Carries Out Yeoman’s Work on Little River Island
As the month of April gave way to May, American Lighthouse Foundation volunteer caretaker Terry Rowden was busy making preparations for the 2024 overnight stay season at Little River Light. […]
Pomham Rocks Lighthouse Shines in the Community on Memorial Day 2024
The work to preserve a lighthouse like Pomham Rocks is a perpetual labor of love. Similar to the lightkeepers of old, there is no end to the “watch” for the […]
ALF Partners with Maine Preservation on World Monument’s Fund 2025 Watch List Nomination
The American Lighthouse Foundation has partnered with Maine Preservation to nominate all 66 Maine lighthouses to the World Monuments Fund 2025 Watch List. The World Monuments Fund (WMF), which is […]
ALF Testifies for Support of Maine’s Storm-Damaged Lighthouses through Bill LD 2225
Following the destructive storms of January 10 and 13, 2024, Maine Governor Janet Mills proposed emergency legislation in the form of Bill LD 2225, “An Act to Provide Funding to […]
The Can-Do Spirit of FOWIL Volunteers Shines Bright Amidst the “Storm”
There has been a lot of focus on the devastating storms of January 10 and 13, 2024 – and rightfully so. The storms left extensive damage in their wake. The […]
Gathering Storm Damage Information for Maine Lighthouses
The powerful storms of January 10 and 13 may be in the “rear view mirror” of weather events, but the extensive damage they caused to Maine’s lighthouses remains with us. […]
Thank You Jeremy D’Entremont
As any year draws to a close, it is often a time of reflection and the valuing of blessings. The American Lighthouse Foundation (ALF) is doing just that as 2023 […]
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