The American Lighthouse Foundation and its partners (Maine Preservation and The Presumpscot Foundation) have recently undertaken various initiatives to help safeguard historic light stations from the effects of severe weather. […]
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 […]
Maine Open Lighthouse Day is set to Shine on September 14
Maine’s iconic sentinels of the sea will assume center stage during the 15th annual Maine Open Lighthouse Day, which will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2024. Around a dozen […]
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 […]
Maine Open Lighthouse Day will Shine Bright on September 11th
Maine’s iconic coastal sentinels will take center stage during Maine’s 12th Annual Open Lighthouse Day, to be held Saturday, September 11, 2021. Around a dozen lighthouses will welcome visitors with […]
A Focus on the Coast Guard’s Lightkeeping Heritage during Maine Open Lighthouse Day
“The lighthouse and the lightship appeal to the interests and better instinct of man because they are symbolic of never-ceasing watchfulness, of steadfast endurance in every exposure, of widespread helpfulness.” […]
