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National Lighthouse Day - August 7, 2021

The Friends of Nobska Light would like to thank Sarah, at the Center for Northern York's Knowledge Association, for finding us and sharing this guide to Lighthouses. Harry Rizzo, Media Specialist at CNYK, will be hosting a Maritime History educational series this week and will use some of the resources they've found on our website!

Join us in thanking them for sharing. Sarah's research also brought her here:

https://www.hmy.com/lighthouses-guiding-ships-to-safety/

The Lighthouse Movement

Modern technology has doomed the classic lighthouse. The Coast Guard, in its role as custodian, has automated all light stations in this country and, in the process, has eliminated the need for operating personnel. Although the almost 300-year-old era of manned light stations in this country has come to a close, those remaining symbols of our maritime heritage can, and should be, preserved for the enjoyment of future generations. As of 2019, over 100 historic lighthouses have been transferred to either private individuals or public or nonprofit entities, creating a unique preservation movement.

Cape Cod Lighthouses

There are lots of lighthouses to see - 14 on the Cape alone, many dozens along New England's coast.

Find them here:

http://www.newenglandlighthouses.net/

http://www.capecodlighthouses.info

National Lighthouse Organizations

Lighthouse preservation is a national movement. Understand more about what motivates the movement and how preservationists fund their passion by visiting these websites.

United States Lighthouse Society

American Lighthouse Foundation

The Lighthouse Preservation Society

National Lighthouse Preservation Act of 2000