Happy National Lighthouse Day!
Long before the days of GPS, lighthouses played an integral role in keeping sailors safe on the water. There was no Siri to tell them where to go, they had to fully rely on their wits and Lighthouses. On August 7, 1789, the U.S. Congress recognized the importance of Lighthouses and passed the Act for the Establishment and support of Lighthouses, Beacons, Buoys, and Public Piers. This act officially put Lighthouses under federal control, attempting [...]