Maine Open Lighthouse Day

20/02/2025

This one-of-a-kind cruise is happening during Maine Open Lighthouse Day on September 13, 2025.

The Bar Harbor Whale Watch Company does an amazing job providing up-close water views of lighthouses and their history, along with onboard naturalists pointing out the various types of seabirds and other marine life that can be seen at times during the cruise.

Be sure to reserve your spot today!

Cruise aboard a stable and comfortable jet-powered catamaran to view 18 lighthouses including along the Downeast Coast of Maine and Canadian waters of the Bay of Fundy!

06/02/2025

Here are some exciting offerings for lighthouse enthusiasts - from Maine and beyond!

Overnight stays at lighthouses, special tours, cruises, gift items and more. The American Lighthouse Foundation's online auction runs through February 9th. Check it out!

The American Lighthouse Foundation is hosting our annual Online Auction event to benefit our lighthouse preservation and education mission. Bidding is now open and will end on Sunday, February 9th at 10 PM (EST). Generous businesses and organizations from across the country have donated over 70 fabu...

15/01/2025

Really BIG news for Maine's lighthouses!

“The Watch underscores World Monuments Fund’s commitment to ensuring that heritage preservation not only honors the past but actively contributes to building a more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient future for communities around the world and beyond,” said President and CEO, Bénédicte de...

21/11/2024

This awesome Bar Harbor Whale Watch Company cruise is happening on Maine Open Lighthouse Day - September 13, 2025!

Well, we are so excited for this trip, we decided to make tickets available TODAY! 🎉🙌

Join us on an incredible cruise along the Bold Coast to the Bay of Fundy to see 18 iconic lighthouse stations!

September 13th, 2025-All day excursion!

Tickets available online here:
https://www.barharborwhales.com/boldcoastcanadagrandslamlighthousecruise/

You can also reach out to us via phone at 207-288-2386 or email at [email protected]!

Rates: $279 adults and $259 for seniors, juniors, and children

09/11/2024

Lighthouses have transcended time and continue to stand sentinel over America’s rocky shorelines, sandy beaches, remote islands and wave-swept ledges. Howeve...

26/10/2024

Here is a list of optics presently in use at Maine’s lighthouses.

Maine has 66 remaining historic lighthouses from Calais to Kittery. Of this number, 57 Maine lighthouses still shine a guiding light – 55 Federal aids to navigation maintained by the United States Coast Guard, and two private aids (Bear Island and Portland Breakwater lighthouses), which are mainta...

12/10/2024

At the present time, nine Maine lighthouses still have a VRB-25 rotating beacon gracing their lanterns.

During a recent visit to Cape Elizabeth Light (east tower), I took time to admire the VRB-25 rotating beacon inside the lantern of this stately sentinel – appreciating its glowing presence, incandescent light source and yeoman’s service to mariners.

20/09/2024

We all love visiting Maine's lighthouses, but they do need preserved and made more resilient in the face of a changing climate and severe storms. Many thanks to Maine Preservation for raising much-needed awareness for our lighthouses!

16/09/2024

It was a great day at West Quoddy Head Light during Maine Open Lighthouse Day! Wonderful work, West Quoddy Head Light Keepers Association!

13/09/2024

Very cool news!

We have a "last minute" addition to the list of open lights for Maine Open Lighthouse tomorrow!

Dyce Head Lighthouse in Castine will be open to climb from 9 am to 3 pm on Saturday, September 14th.

For a complete list of participating lighthouses, click here:
https://lighthousefoundation.org/maine-open-lighthouse-day/

(Photo by Bob Trapani, Jr.)

10/09/2024

Maine’s iconic sentinels of the sea will assume center stage during the 15th annual Maine Open Lighthouse Day, which will be held on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. Around a dozen lighthouses will welcome visitors with free entry on this one day. This...

08/09/2024

During Maine Open Lighthouse Day at Owls Head Light...

Maine children’s author, Angeli Perrow will be signing copies of her popular book, Lighthouse Dog to the Rescue, today — Saturday, September 14th, from 1pm to 4pm in the keeper’s house at Owls Head Light.

“Lighthouse Dog to the Rescue is about Spot, a remarkable spaniel who lived at Owls Head Light with the keeper’s family in the 1930s,” says Angeli Perrow. “He learned to ring the fog bell to greet passing boats and came to the rescue of the Matinicus mailboat one stormy winter night.”

Stop by to meet Angeli and purchase a signed copy of her book!

While on site, be sure to take advantage of the opportunity to tour Owls Head Lighthouse, which will be open to visitors for Maine Open Lighthouse Day, as will the exhibits and gift shop inside the keeper’s house at the light station.

05/09/2024

Maine Open Lighthouse Day was a topic of conversation on Maine Calling yesterday - a Maine Public live radio show. Give it a listen!

The history and role of Maine's lighthouses, and efforts to preserve and showcase them

05/09/2024

This is a really cool & creative opportunity! If you are in the Lubec area during Maine Open Lighthouse Day, do stop by the West Quoddy Head Light Keepers Association Visitors Center & Museum.

TINTYPE PORTRAIT EVENT
“MAINE OPEN LIGHTHOUSE DAY”

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that the incredibly talented tin type photographer, John DiMartino, will be joining us for Maine Open Lighthouse Day on Saturday, September 14, 2024! Get ready for an unforgettable experience as John presents his solo TINTYPE PORTRAIT EVENT
at the stunning West Quoddy Head Lighthouse!

This is a unique opportunity to capture your own portrait in the captivating and historic art of tin type photography. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Maine's iconic lighthouse, you'll have the chance to create a timeless keepsake that you'll cherish forever.

Mark your calendars and prepare for a day filled with creativity, history, and the stunning beauty of the Maine coastline. We can't wait to see you there for this extraordinary event!

Portrait Sessions:

•WEST QUODDY HEAD LIGHTHOUSE•

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 10-4
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CONTACT JOHN DIMARTINO at 917-968-9011 or [email protected] for more information and to reserve your 30 min TINTYPE PORTRAIT
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30/08/2024

People from near and far love Maine Open Lighthouse Day – and for a myriad of great reasons. Yes, the opportunity to climb to the top of a lighthouse is the foremost draw; however, there is so much more to this beloved event than simply gaining access to some of Maine’s majestic guardians of the...

16/08/2024

The Bar Harbor Whale Watch Company is offering an amazing cruise on Maine Open Lighthouse Day - September 14th. Check out the link for more info!

Cruise aboard a stable and comfortable jet-powered catamaran to view 16 lighthouses including two offshore stations- Mount Desert Rock & Matinicus Rock!

16/08/2024

Maine Open Lighthouse Day is fast approaching. The event occurs on Saturday, September 14th. Here is the list of participating lighthouses, Museums and special activities!

Maine Open Lighthouse Day - September 14, 2024...this popular annual event, sponsored by the United States Coast Guard, the Maine Office of Tourism and the American Lighthouse Foundation, attracts between 15,000 to 18,000 visitors each year and offers the general public the rare opportunity to climb...