Maine Open Lighthouse Day

04/02/2024

Last day for bidding! The ALF auction has 67 different lighthouse items from all over the country! Don't miss out on these cool opportunities!

The online auction benefits the mission of the American Lighthouse Foundation, which is headquartered in Maine at Owls Head Light.

31/01/2024

Maine's lighthouses suffered much in the way of damage during the January 2024 storms. NEWS CENTER Maine did a wonderful job highlighting the plight of many lighthouses in the wake of the storms.

"There are buildings that are in some cases moved off their foundations, a couple of cases where buildings are gone," one lighthouse owner said.

29/01/2024

27/01/2024

Check out these great lighthouse opportunities in the American Lighthouse Foundation's online auction happening right now!

Bid on auction items in the AMERICAN LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION fundraising auction to help support this cause.

26/01/2024

A story about the damage at Maine's lighthouses from the two recent January storms...

+ the latest Maine environmental news.

22/01/2024

Storm damage at Maine lighthouses...

Back to back powerful storms on January 10th and January 13th caused extensive damage at a number of Maine lighthouses. The lighthouses were subject to a com...

13/09/2023

This amazing opportunity is a great follow-up to Maine Open Lighthouse Day.

See 20 Maine lighthouses - many seldom seen, in one day!

01/09/2023

Just remember to bring a kayak.

27/08/2023

14/08/2023

Maine Open Lighthouse Day will occur on Saturday, September 9th. Mark your calendars!

This rich history and gold-standard dedication is a large part of what Maine Open Lighthouse Day shines a bright light upon. The popular annual event, sponsored by the United States Coast Guard, the Maine Office of Tourism and the American Lighthouse Foundation, offers the general public a rare oppo...

16/09/2022

120 people climbed Monhegan Light during Maine Open Lighthouse Day on 9/10/22.

(Photos by Jenn Pye)

15/09/2022

375 people climbed Owls Head Light during Maine Open Lighthouse Day on 9/10/22.

(Photo by Dominic Trapani)

15/09/2022

280 people had the opportunity to climb Portland Head Light during Maine Open Lighthouse Day on 9/10/22.

(Photo courtesy of Kathleen Raftice)

15/09/2022

150 visitors climbed the Kennebec River Range Lights during Maine Open Lighthouse Day on 9/10/22.

(Photo courtesy of the Range Light Keepers)

12/09/2022

279 visitors climbed Marshall Point Light during Maine Open Lighthouse Day on 9/10.

(Photo by Bob Trapani, Jr.)

12/09/2022

Over 450 visitors toured Spring Point Ledge Light during Maine Open Lighthouse Day on 9/10/22!

(Photos courtesy of Arthur Greene)

11/09/2022

Over 300 visitors toured Portland Breakwater "Bug" Light during Maine Open Lighthouse Day yesterday!

(Photo by Jack Roberts)

11/09/2022

The American Lighthouse Foundation would like to say THANK YOU to the United States Coast Guard for all their help during Maine Open Lighthouse Day yesterday!

Personnel from USCG Aids to Navigation Team South Portland and USCG Aids to Navigation Team Southwest Harbor helped staff five lighthouses during the event - Portland Head, Spring Point Ledge, Squirrel Point, Owls Head and Fort Point.

And a big shout-out to US Coast Guard Sector Northern New England for all their wonderful support and public relations efforts!

Not only did the U.S. Coast Guard help with staffing five lights during Maine Open Lighthouse Day on September 10th, their presence also added a direct link to Maine's - and the nation's, lighthouse heritage for the visiting public. It was awesome...visitors loved it!!!

Maine's lighthouses and the U.S. Coast Guard - a proud tradition that was shining bright during Maine Open Lighthouse Day!

(Photos by Ann-Marie Trapani - Owls Head, Arthur Greene - Spring Point Ledge, and Caroline Kurris - Squirrel Point)

11/09/2022

278 visitors toured Doubling Point Light during Maine Open Lighthouse Day yesterday!

(Photo by Leanne M. Robicheau)

11/09/2022

Thousands flocked to 19 lighthouses in the state Saturday, Maine Open Lighthouse Day, the one day a year when visitors can get a look inside.

10/09/2022

The BIG day has arrived...today is Maine Open Lighthouse Day!

Maine Open Lighthouse Day September 10, 2022 2022 Maine Open Lighthouse Day Information… This popular annual event, which is 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 offe...

09/09/2022

Saturday is Maine Open Lighthouse Day.

09/09/2022

Maine Open Lighthouse Day September 10, 2022 2022 Maine Open Lighthouse Day Information… This popular annual event, which is 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 offe...

08/09/2022

LAST CHANCE TO VISIT! This coming Saturday, September 10, will be the last day that the keeper’s house and the tower will be open for visitors. Special hours: the buildings will be open from 9 am to 3 pm on Saturday. That’s because Saturday is also MAINE LIGHTHOUSE DAY. Stop by to make one last visit to our newly restored, 150 year old, extra-special light station. Also it's a last chance to see our magnificent artroom, Historical Society exhibit, and our selection of keepsakes and apparel. A few items still have the special sesquicentennial logo! Hope to see you there!

08/09/2022

08/09/2022

Yes!!!
We will be open on Saturday, September 10th for Maine Open Lighthouse Day!!
Tours will be available from 9:00 to 3:00, free of charge (donations gratefully accepted if you choose).
Our gift shop will also be open! See you there!

08/09/2022

Saturday's event will provide visitors with a rare opportunity to explore many of the state's historic sites.

28/08/2022

Maine children’s author Angeli Perrow will be signing copies of her popular book, Lighthouse Dog to the Rescue, on Saturday, September 10 from 1 to 4 pm in the keeper’s house at Owls Head Light.