August 7~National Lighthouse Day Traditional Geocache
August 7~National Lighthouse Day
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National Lighthouse Day When : Always August 7th National
Lighthouse Day honors and commemorates a beacon of light that
symbolizes safety and security for boats at sea. On August 7, 1789,
through an Act of Congress, the Federal Government took over
responsibility for building and operating our nation's lighthouses.
The government recognized the importance to ships at sea to find
safe harbor during fog and storms. Over the years, lighthouses have
saved many ships, and an untold number of lives. Throughout
maritime history, Lighthouses have shined their powerful, sweeping
lights through the fog and storms, allowing ships of all kinds to
find their way back to port during inclement weather. With the
advent of radar and GPS technology, lighthouses have taken a back
seat in guiding ships to port. However, they remain the universal
symbol of safe harbor to ships and communities that rely upon the
sea for their livelihood. There are numerous local and national
lighthouse preservation societies and lighthouse organizations.
They serve to preserve and promote lighthouses, and their
historical significance to communities, and to the nation. Enjoy
National Lighthouse Day by visiting a lighthouse, or learning more
about your local lighthouse preservation society. Or, read a book
about lighthouses. Origin of National Lighthouse Day: On this day
in 1789, the U.S. Congress enacted legislation allowing the federal
government control over the creation and maintenance of
lighthouses. This special day evolved out of this event, and in
recent years, through efforts to preserve lighthouses as a
important historical symbol in America.
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