(See Bibliography: DeWire p. 230-233) Coast Guard crews lived at the lighthouse from 1939 until its deactivation in 1987. They spent much of their time fishing, working out in the small gym in the ...

The first lighthouses were built to foster the growing maritime economy of the colonies and many precede the birth of the nation. This region ranges from the rocky coast of Massachusetts to the ...

January is a time for resolutions and looking forward the year’s topics to write about. In the plan for 2025 there are several: the drift from rebellion to revolution 250 years ago, the summer of 1925 ...

In America, these feathered icons dot coastlines, lakeshores, and islands. Each offers a glimpse into history, and the views ...

Now that the Amelia Island Lighthouse beacon is back in operation, some people may want to see and know more about Florida's oldest lighthouse.

Both lighthouses date back to the mid-19th century and sit on rocky peninsulas jutting out into the Atlantic Ocean ... roofed main building with working Coast Guard station, is clearly Point ...

The Coast Guard transferred ownership of the lighthouse to the city of Fernandina ... 310-3350 or visit the Atlantic Recreation Center at 2500 Atlantic Avenuet to register for a tour.