National Lighthouse Day 2024. For centuries, they've served as beacons of hope, warning ships away from dangerous rocks and guiding them safely into port. Congress passed an act securing the protection of all lighthouses under federal support.

Lighthouses have been an integral part of navigation since the 18th century, guiding ships through the treacherous coastlines of canada. Over two hundred years ago on august 7, 1789, congress approved an act that established nautical safety devices, namely: