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  • Historic Bolivar Point Lighthouse: A Community-Driven Restoration Project

    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 Read more

  • Q&A Cape Hatteras Lighthouse Restoration Project

    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 Read more

  • U.S. Lighthouse Society Preservation Grants Program

    The U.S. Lighthouse Society offers a competitive grants program to support lighthouse preservation groups across the country. The program provides funding for a variety of lighthouse projects, including preservation planning and execution. Non-profit organizations responsible for lighthouse preservation can apply for grants up to $10,000. The application process involves submitting a Letter of Interest (LOI) Read more