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White Island Light & the Isles of Shoals, Maine & New Hampshire

This cluster of 9 islands straddles the state line between Maine & New Hampshire. They're home to New Hampshire's only offshore lighthouse.

Dec 8, 202410 min read

Standing at less than 30 feet, Brant Point Light has quite an exciting history for so small a thing. It is the 10th light station on site.

Jan 28, 20245 min read

This 200+ year old Connecticut lighthouse was run by Keeper Kate for nearly 60 years and she is credited with saving more than 20 lives.

Nov 30, 20234 min read

This Rhode Island light is one of the oldest established light stations in Narragansett Bay and sat in darkness for 3 decades.

Mar 13, 20236 min read

This island is the only land disputed by Canada and the US. Canada has maintained a light station on the island for nearly 200 years.

Feb 13, 20235 min read

The current lighthouse was built in 1872. It shared the rocky shoal with the previous tower for 8 years, before the 1829 tower was removed.

Jan 3, 20234 min read

Mulholland Point Light is part of Roosevelt Campobello International Park, the only joint national park shared between the US and Canada.

Nov 5, 20223 min read

The lighthouse has the distinction of being the oldest surviving lighthouse in RI and has been an active lighthouse in 2 locations.

Oct 1, 20226 min read

Pea Point was one of two lights built at the entrance to Letang Harbour. Pea Point marks the eastern side and Bliss Island marks the west.

Sep 24, 20224 min read

Sankaty Head Light began its service on Feb 1, 1850 and was lit by a Second Order French Fresnel lens illuminated by a whale oil lamp.

Aug 20, 20224 min read

Welcome to my lighthouse blog! Thanks for joining me on my deep dive into the history and stories behind these amazing architectural treasures.