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2026 Lighthouse Preservation Grants Awarded
The United States Lighthouse Society has announced the recipients of its 2026 Preservation Grants program.
A total of $45,000 has been awarded to organizations dedicated to restoring and preserving U.S. lighthouses.
Historic Bolivar Point Lighthouse: A Community-Driven Restoration Project
by Chioma Lewis Standing tall since 1872, the Bolivar Point Lighthouse has been a silent witness to history along the Texas Gulf Coast. Today, thanks to the dedicated efforts of the Bolivar Point Lighthouse Foundation, this historic beacon is getting a second chance to shine. A Legacy of Light and Shelter Built in the aftermath…
Q&A Cape Hatteras Lighthouse Restoration Project
North Carolina’s Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is the tallest traditional lighthouse in the United States. Built in 1870, the lighthouse is located on Hatteras Island near Cape Hatteras, after which it is named. It is located approximately in the middle of Cape Hatteras National Seashore. As is true for many lighthouses, the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse was…
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