Tag: Martha's Vineyard Lighthouses

Posted on 12/31/2015

Why is the Gay Head Light So Famous?

If you’ve been to Martha’s Vineyard, you’ve probably heard someone mention the Gay Head Light.  This 170-foot tall lighthouse, located in Aquinnah, first opened in 1799.  A few years before, in 1796, Senator Peleg Coffin requested the lighthouse be built to guide ships past a dangerous range of ...

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Posted on 8/24/2015

Enjoy the Beautiful Views of the West Chop Lighthouse

Photo Credit: hfrankWI/iStock/Thinkstock There are many sights to see when you come to Martha's Vineyard. The island's lighthouses are always popular sightseeing destinations. One of the lighthouses that you should make time to see is West Chop Lighthouse. This landmark is in the town of Tisbury...

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Posted on 5/13/2014

The Gay Head Lighthouse, An Iconic Piece of Martha's Vineyard History, Is In Danger

Perched on top of the famous clay cliffs in Aquinnah, the Gay Head Lighthouse is in danger of toppling into the sea below if it isn't moved back within the next year and a half. In a race against time, locals are frantically trying to accumulate the funds to get this historic icon moved to a yet t...

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