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Bookalighthouse.com cares about the future of lighthouses. Therefore we raise attention for the preservation of lighthouses around the world. We hope also future generations will be able to enjoy these wonderful beacons of hope. In the articles published in this Global Lighthouse Preservation sub-section we share information about great lighthouse saving projects along countless shorelines – and you’re invited to get involved!



1. Fire Island’s cultural treasure alive and well

Fire Island Lighthouse light

When most of us think about lighthouses, we envision a bright light that guides mariners home. That is not all the lighthouses around the nation do. Many of them are places of rich historical significance and some even environmental treasures. Fire Island’s Lighthouse is as much such a treasure due to its functionality. Thanks to its preservation of wildlife that calls it home too. Read more >>



2. Fairport Lighthouse Museum celabrates naval history

Fairport Lighthouse Museum

There was a time when a lighthouse was the center of life for the individuals who resided in its wake. Things have not changed much over time. The Fairport Lighthouse Museum on the shore of Lake Erie is continuing not only to show proceeding generations what life used to be like, but also uniting the community the way it always has. Read more >>



3. Tribute to the Chesapeake Chapter lighthouse fans

Chesapeake Lighthouse

Surrounded by the most spectacular lighthouses found around America, Chesapeake Chapter is an organization whose mission is to restore the many architectural wonders for proceeding generations to view and explore. Their aim is to preserve maritime history for all to appreciate. Read more >>



4. Discover over 250 years of lighthouse history in RI

Beavertail Lighthouse foundation

As a lighthouse enthusiast you should have seen the Beavertail Lighthouse at least once in your life. This beacon is the third-oldest lighthouse in the US and has a great museum where you can find over 250 years of history about this unique spot. Read more >>



5. Florida Lighthouse Association takes care of the beacons

Florida lighthouses

Surrounded by sea and in the middle of many trade routes, Florida always has been of vital importance to tradesmen. The lighthouses along its shores have therefore been of at least the same importance. Now that they are getting more and more obsolete due to modern navigation systems the Florida Lighthouse Association takes care of these beacons.Read more >>



6. Ashtabula lighthouse still brings the weary home

Ahstabula Lighthouse Lake Erie

Most lighthouses are located along salty shores, but let's not forget the beacons on the great lakes. A beautiful example is the Ashtabula lighthouse on Erie Lake. And after almost 150 years it's still bringing the weary home. Read more >>



7. Nova Scotia lighthouse about to slip into the sea

Nova Scotia lighthouse

It is possible that one of the greatest historic marine landmarks may soon have reached its end of life. This magnificent lighthouse, after 125 years in the Atlantic, is being held up in political purgatory. Read more >> 



8. St. George Island Lighthouse: lost and found again

St. George Lighthouse Florida Renovation

Saving the St. George Lighthouse is an example of the power of a great cooperation between government and volunteers. This lighthouse can be found on St. George Island, Florida. Although it literally washed into the sea in 2005, when it collapsed into the Gulf of Mexico on Friday October 21. Read more >>



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