7th August: Lighthouse Day

On August 7, Lighthouse Day recognizes the beacon of light that has signified safety and security for ships and boats at sea for hundreds of years. Originally, the beacon of light could be located along practically all of America’s coastlines.

A lighthouse is defined as a tower, building, or any other sort of structure that emits light from a system of lamps and lenses and is used as a navigation aid for nautical pilots at sea or on inland waterways.

If you ever visit a lighthouse, you’ll understand the serenity and stability they represent to viewers on land.  While lighthouse technology has evolved over time, lighthouses were once widely used to mark dangerous reefs, shorelines or harbors.  Today, we imagine how a lighthouse’s beacon of light offered hope to those seeking land in the midst of stormy seas and dark nights.

Tour lighthouses near you. Take a road trip. With lighthouses on every coast and the great lakes, one or more is surely worth the trip! Share your photos of lighthouses.