Lighthouse History

The Ghosts Born From War: The Haunted History of Tybee Island Lighthouse

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Historic black-and-white Tybee Island Lighthouse standing beside the white keeper's houses, American flag, and picket fence beneath a partly cloudy blue sky on Tybee Island, Georgia.

Tybee Island, Georgia | TMP Haunts Some ghost stories begin with a murder. Others begin with a tragedy. But the stories surrounding the Tybee Island Lighthouse unfold against a much larger backdrop: nearly three centuries of storms, war, destruction, and survival. Standing near the mouth of the Savannah River, the distinctive black-and-white tower has guided … Read more

Los Morrillos Lighthouse: Before the Doors Closed

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Los Morrillos Lighthouse rising above the coastal landscape in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico.

Sometimes you don’t realize you’ve witnessed the end of something until years later. When we visited Los Morrillos Lighthouse in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, in 2016, I certainly didn’t. To me, it was another afternoon exploring the island with my family. My son and Grandpa hiked up to the lighthouse while Mom and I stayed … Read more