National Lighthouse Day

When Celebrated

Always on August 7th

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About the Holiday

On August 7th 1789 the US Congress approved an Act for the establishment and support of lighthouse, beacons, buoys and public piers. On the 200th anniversary Congress passed a resolution making August 7th National Lighthouse Day. The purpose of which is to recognize the importance of lighthouses in the history of the U.S. and to encourage the restoration and upkeep of all lighthouses.