The Old Field Lighthouse that has been aiding navigation on Long Island Sound since 1869. In recent years, it has also been servingas village hall for the Village of Old Field.

Old Field's 156-year-old lighthouse has joined Jones Beach and dozens of other Long Island landmarks on the federal and state Registers of Historic Places.

Nestled between Stony Brook and Port Jefferson lies the Incorporated Village of Old Field. For 156 years its lighthouse has overlooked Long Island Sound.

Village trustee members say the historic distinction will help to restore the lighthouse with grants and charitable and funds.

To guide vessels into Burlington Harbor, Juniper Island Lighthouse was built three miles offshore from Burlington’s waterfront in 1826, making the tower almost 200 years old.

The Old Field Point Light Station in Setauket has been nominated by New York State to be added to the State and National Register of Historic Places, one of 37 nominations announced on Friday.

Mechanical engineers inspecting a lighthouse found a surprising message: a handwritten missive from workers of another age.

The Hudson-Athens Lighthouse in Hudson, NY is one of 11 places on the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s most endangered list.

The Bodie Island Lighthouse, recognized by its unique horizontal black and white stripes, will open for climbing this year beginning Friday, April 19.

Ownership of the 148-year-old beacon is being transfered from the Department of the Interior to a preservation group. Snorkelers' boats anchor around Alligator Reef Lighthouse off Islamorada in ...