In 1836, Congress paid $6,549 to have three 15-foot masonry towers built along the shore of Eastham, Massachusetts (Cape Cod Region). Originally known as the Nauset Lights, they quickly gained the nickname "The Three Sisters" because from afar, they looked like women dressed in white dresses with black hats. For almost fifty five years, the … Continue reading The Bond of Sisterhood
Month: August 2021
National Lighthouse Day
Lighthouses are wondrous things — beautiful, yet incredibly useful. On National Lighthouse Day, August 7, we celebrate how these scenic, historic structures comforted travelers throughout the centuries. In 1789, the U.S. Congress passed an act securing the protection of all lighthouses under federal support. If you ever visit a lighthouse, you’ll understand the serenity and … Continue reading National Lighthouse Day
Connect-Disconnect-Reconnect
There are quite a few lighthouses built on remote islands and cays. When I came across the above image, I was immediately transported to it in mind and spirit. This looks like the perfect place to escape from it all, don't you think? Unless, of course, you suffer from aquaphobia (fear of any source of … Continue reading Connect-Disconnect-Reconnect
Lighthouse Devotions 
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