Race Rock Lighthouse

Construction crews begin $16 million restoration of historic Pigeon Point Lighthouse along the San Mateo Coast The 115-foot-tall landmark, built in 1871, has been closed to tourists for 23 years.

Happy Coast Guard Day! This holiday recognizes the anniversary of the congressional decision to found the Cutter Revenue Service, predecessor of the Coast Guard, on this day in 1790.

What's Up at the Custom House? Something New & National Lighthouse Day Updates Your weekly New London Maritime Society newsletter -- August 4, 2024 Click to view in browser What's Up at the Custom House? August 4, 2024 The Custom House is open Thurs.-- Fri. 1 to 5 PM, Sat. 10 A

From guiding ships to drawing tourists: the changing role of the great lighthouses of Ireland Most Irish lighthouses date from the 1800s, and many were the work of George Halpin

from our friends at Save the Sound:
NY ACTION: There’s still time to support horseshoe crabs! Help protect these ancient coastal dwellers by encouraging Governer Hochul to sign The Horseshoe Crab Protection Act, which passed the New York State legislature last month. It closes the gap between CT and NY protections for a more comprehensive conservation approach around the Sound.

Encourage Gov. Hochul to protect horseshoe crabs in Long Island Sound region!

What's Up at the Custom House? Open Mic tonight!

What's Up at the Custom House? Here Comes the Sun! Open Mic Tonight. Your weekly New London Maritime Society newsletter -- July 28, 2024 What's Up at the Custom House? July 28, 2024 The Custom House is open Thurs.-- Fri. 1 to 5 PM, Sat. 10 AM to 5 PM, & Sun. 1 to 5 PM

RR tonight. Andy Champagne

What's Up at the Custom House? Currach Challenge & Lafayette, we salute you!

What's Up at the Custom House? Currach Challenge - Lafayette, we salute you! Your weekly New London Maritime Society newsletter -- July 21, 2024 What's Up at the Custom House? July 21, 2024 The Custom House is open Thurs.-- Fri. 1 to 5 PM, Sat. 10 AM to 5 PM, & Sun. 1 to 5 PM