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Home › Resources Questions FAQ A quick starting point for visitors, members, teachers, and anyone planning a Florida lighthouse trip. Can I visit every lighthouse? No. Some are museums or parks with regular hours, some are on restricted land, and others

Home › Resources Faux Lighthouses Florida Faux Lighthouses Faux lighthouses are non-historic lighthouse-inspired structures. They may be privately built, decorative, commercial, or miniature versions of real lighthouse forms. What Counts As Faux? A faux

Home › Resources Lighthouse Language Glossary Lighthouse history comes with its own vocabulary. This starter glossary explains common terms visitors may see in tours, exhibits, and restoration notes. Common Terms Term Meaning Aid to Navigation A structu

Home › Resources Map View Lighthouse Map The new lighthouse directory includes a grid view and a map view so visitors can explore lighthouse places by region, search term, and type. Use The Interactive Directory Open the lighthouse directory, choose Map

Home › Resources Passport Program Lighthouse Passports Passport programs invite visitors to collect stamps as they explore lighthouse sites, museums, and maritime communities. How It Works Participating locations stamp a passport booklet when you visit.

Home › Resources Reading Reference Books Books, studies, maps, archival collections, and local museum resources help visitors move from sightseeing into deeper lighthouse research. Recommended Research Paths Start with local lighthouse museum shops and