Florida is a beautiful state that includes a number of landmarks, areas that maybe get overlooked but nonetheless offer ...

The oldest lighthouse in Massachusetts is over 300 years old. When the Massachusetts Bay Colony was first founded in 1630, the Puritans struggled from a scarcity of necessary survival goods which lead ...

After Newport was founded in 1639, the waterfront town grew into a bustling trading port, serving as Newport's main source of economic growth throughout the 18th century. As trade flourished, the ...

This promotional card for The Lighthouse in Cedar Rapids probably was created before 1931, when two men were denied entry to the restaurant and rammed their vehicle through the entrance, destroying ...

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 ...

Teams of four serve about 30 hours a week leading tours, greeting visitors and assisting with basic maintenance.

EAST TAWAS, MI -- Jutting out between Tawas Bay and Lake Huron, Tawas Point is ever evolving as the shoreline ebbs and flows ...

As New Hampshire's only deep water port, the Portsmouth Harbor on the Piscataqua River was an important trading port in colonial America. The success of the port soon lead to the need for a lighthouse ...