Light the Way: The Most Beautiful Lighthouses
| May 14, 2018
Gay Head Lighthouse – Massachusetts
Onward to Martha’s Vineyard and the site of the historic Gay Head Lighthouse. The structure, commissioned by the U.S. government, was first lit back in 1856.
Interesting story: then lighthouse keeper Ebenezer Skiff discovered a ghost ship ashore near the lighthouse in 1804. Though there wasn’t a single person on board, the ship’s cargo remained. The mystery remains, leaving many to speculate about the ships true origin.
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