Lighthouse Events

August 4
U.S. Coast Guard Birthday

Thanks to President George Washington, who signed a bill creating the Revenue Cutter Service on August 4, 1790, we have the U.S. Coast Guard. The Revenue Cutter Service merged with U.S. Life-Saving Service, creating the United States Coast Guard. In 1939, the Lighthouse Service merged with the Coast Guard.

August 7
National Lighthouse Day

A number of lighthouses across the United States will be holding celebrations in honor of National Lighthouse Day, which is August 7, in honor of that date in 1789 when all lighthouses in the United States were federalized.

September
Annual Photo Contest

Visit Cape Meares Lighthouse for rules and entry information, and winner announcements.