They were once trusted tools for navigation at sea. Today they are windows into our nautical past, filled with folklore and stories of shipwrecks, heroism, romance and, some say, ghosts.
There's Boston Light, the oldest lighthouse in America, established in 1716. Highland Light on Cape Cod, the first light seen on a voyage from Europe to Boston. Scituate Light, the oldest lighthouse in the U.S. with attached living quarters. There are so many more, and we welcome you to come explore, learn about and experience our wondrous array of historic beacons, located up and down our coastlines.
Brant Point Light on Nantucket Island has been moved and rebuilt more than any other...Nauset Light on the Cape Cod National Seashore was moved back from the shoreline in 1996...Race Point Light, in Provincetown, is open to the public for overnight stays...Thacher Island Lights in Rockport is the only surviving U.S. lighthouse with multiple lights.

America's Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration
November 20, 2009Through November 22. Giant parade with bands, floats, fife and drum corps march through Plymouth.
Annual Thanksgiving Harvest Festival
November 21, 2009Through November 22. Over 25 local family farms and businesses come together to offer all the best fixings for your Thanksgiving table and home. Red Apple Farm in Phillipston
Parade of the Big Balloons
November 27, 2009This wonderful parade features giant helium balloons led by the 75ft Cat in the Hat.
Lenox Thanksgiving Antique and Vintage Collectible Show
November 27, 2009Through November 29. Lenox Village will celebrate Thanksgiving in New England with an “Antique and Vintage Collectible Show.”