The southernmost lighthouse in the state of Maine, Whaleback Lighthouse stands on an offshore ledge at the mouth of the Piscataqua River. It’s one of the most familiar icons of the Seacoast region, viewed from afar by countless local residents and tourists each year. The nonprofit American Lighthouse Foundation (ALF) and its local chapter – […]
Maine’s Popular “Open Lighthouse Day” Salutes the State’s Maritime Heritage on September 13, 2014
Augusta, ME (September 7, 2014) – The State of Maine’s sixth annual Open Lighthouse Day will take place on Saturday, September 13 with lighthouses open throughout the state and free entry available to visitors on this one day. The popular event, sponsored by the United States Coast Guard, the Maine Office of Tourism and the […]
Maine Celebrates its Maritime Heritage with Open Lighthouse Day
Maine Office of Tourism, Augusta, ME (September 10, 2013) – The State of Maine’s fifth annual Open Lighthouse Day will take place on Saturday, September 14th with lighthouses open throughout the state and free entry available to visitors on this one day. The popular event is coordinated by the U.S. Coast Guard in partnership with […]
J.B. Leslie Company is Presented with ALF’s 2012 President’s Award
The American Lighthouse Foundation held its annual lighthouse gala at the Four Points by Sheraton in Eastham, MA, on April 28, 2012. The organization’s signature event featured some wonderful lighthouse camaraderie, fundraising, a great meal and some Cape Cod lighthouses open for climbing (Nauset, The Three Sisters and Highland), but the highlight of the evening […]
Deane Rykerson is Presented with ALF’s 2012 Distinguished Community Service Award
The American Lighthouse Foundation held its annual lighthouse gala at the Four Points by Sheraton in Eastham, MA, on April 28, 2012. The organization’s signature event featured some wonderful lighthouse camaraderie, fundraising, a great meal and some Cape Cod lighthouses open for climbing (Nauset, The Three Sisters and Highland), but the highlight of the evening […]
Taking to the Air to Learn More about the Ledge at Whaleback Lighthouse
If there is one universal trait that shines brighter than any other in the lighthouse preservation field, it may very well be the ‘can do’ attitude that is exhibited by so many of today’s modern day ‘keepers.’ This indomitable spirit is not only admirable – the characteristic is absolutely essential if dedicated preservationists are to […]
