Celebrating the Guardians of Our Coasts on Lighthouse Day
East Chop Light was painted white again in 1988, but many people fondly remember the chocolate lighthouse.
East Chop Light was painted white again in 1988, but many people fondly remember the chocolate lighthouse.
Edgartown Lighthouse marks the entrance to the harbor and Katama Bay.
Edgartown Lighthouse marks the entrance to the harbor and Katama Bay.
The Gay Head Light has aided navigation for more than 200 years.
The Gay Head Light has aided navigation for more than 200 years.
West Chop Light guides ferries, yachts, and fishing boats in one of the state’s busiest waterways.
West Chop Light guides ferries, yachts, and fishing boats in one of the state’s busiest waterways.
Cape Pogue Light is at the northeast tip of Chappaquiddick.
Cape Pogue Light is at the northeast tip of Chappaquiddick.
In the early 1800s East Chop Light's location was occupied by a semaphore station - thus the origin of the name Telegraph Hill.
In the early 1800s East Chop Light's location was occupied by a semaphore station - thus the origin of the name Telegraph Hill.
Blue moon rising over Edgartown Light, photographer's delight.
Blue moon rising over Edgartown Light, photographer's delight.
In 2015 the Gay Head Light was relocated about 129 feet from its former location.
In 2015 the Gay Head Light was relocated about 129 feet from its former location.
West Chop Lighthouse remains property of the U.S. Coast Guard and is not open to the public.
West Chop Lighthouse remains property of the U.S. Coast Guard and is not open to the public.
In 1893 the current, 35-foot, white wood tower was constructed at Cape Pogue.
In 1893 the current, 35-foot, white wood tower was constructed at Cape Pogue.
The old Gay Head Fresnel lens is located at the Martha's Vineyard Museum in Vineyard Haven.
The old Gay Head Fresnel lens is located at the Martha's Vineyard Museum in Vineyard Haven.
Lighthouses represent a piece of Island history. They have aided travelers for centuries, guiding them and keeping them safe. They also add to some of the most scenic and majestic views. So, it is only right that we celebrate them on Lighthouse Day.
Which is your favorite Island lighthouse?