'Maine Open Lighthouse Day' Is This Saturday

Get ready! Maine Open Lighthouse Day is back this weekend!

The official end of summer is fast approaching, but there are still plenty of fun activities happening, and if you truly want to explore one of the best things about the state, the Maine Open Lighthouse Day 2022, will be held this Saturday, September 10th, from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

This popular event, which is sponsored by the United States Coast Guard, the Maine Office of Tourism, and the American Lighthouse Foundation, attracts thousands of visitors each year and offers you and the family a rare opportunity to climb and learn about over two dozen historic Maine lights.

This video from “Dave in NH” is a Mavic Air 2 drone shot compilation of various lighthouses along the Maine coast, at sunset. Watch beautiful footage of Nubble Light, Wood Island Life Saving Station, Wood Island Light, Squirrel Point Light, Whaleback Light, Doubling Point Light, and Goat Island Light.

Maine lighthouses have a long and rich tradition. On August 7th, 1789, Congress approved an act for the support of lighthouses, beacons, buoys, and public piers, in 1989 to mark the 200th anniversary of this, a resolution was passed to declare August 7th as National Lighthouse Day.

All lighthouses will be open from 9 am-3 pm. Here are the participating locations. This is a great opportunity to spend the day with your family and enjoy the scenic beauty of Maine!