The lighthouse, which was first lit on October 15, 1874, will host a week-long celebration starting on Monday, October 14, lasting through Friday, October 18. A ‘special birthday’ celebration will ...

Here's a look at the history of the St. Augustine Lighthouse, which turns 150 in October: 1872: Workers finish the foundation for the new St. Augustine Lighthouse, which will be 165 feet tall, ...

First opened on Oct. 15, 1874, the lighthouse has endured a rich history. The Maritime Museum said that beginning in 1789, the U.S. Lighthouse Service eventually built one large navigational beacon ...

In St. Augustine, many people are happy to profess their love for their lighthouse, which is still standing, still shining, 150 years after its Parisian-made lens first was lit on Oct. 15, 1874. Some ...

When working on this story about the St. Augustine Lighthouse, I turned to historian David Nolan, who's delved deeply into the old city he's called home since 1977. He, like many in St. Augustine, has ...

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — The St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum will host its annual Lighthouse Illuminations event on select days between Nov. 22, 2024, and January 11, 2025, with tour times ...

SJC Beach Services and St. Augustine Lighthouse team up to preserve fragments of historic shipwreck (WJXT, Copyright 2025 by WJXT News4JAX - All rights reserved.) ST ...

Florida is widely known for its beautiful beaches and immersive theme parks, but did you know the Sunshine State is also home to the oldest city in the country? St. Augustine was founded in 1565 by ...

The St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum, which is celebrating its 150th birthday, has named veteran staffer Jason Titcomb as interim executive director. He succeeds Amy Craft Klassen, who ...

There’s something special about the serene waterways and small-town vibe synonymous with St. Augustine, Florida. Even the first explorers to step foot on the soil were enchanted by the rich flora and ...