National Lighthouse Day

The lighthouse has been a visible part of HOME's logo from our beginning in 1990. The words "Lighting the Way for Maine Homeschoolers" speak clearly of our mission! National Lighthouse Day gives HOME an opportunity to celebrate who we are and why we are here!

JOIN US FOR THE ACTIVITIES BELOW!

Join us for a walk on the Rockland Breakwater, a visit to the lighthouse and some shore exploration.  Be sure to bring a picnic lunch and plan some additional stops in the area to extend your stay! You'll find some suggestions below.

Date: August 2026 - Date TBD

Time: 10:00am

Location: Rockland Breakwater, Samoset Rd., Rockland; Breakwater Info  

Cost: FREE!

Direction

Recommended Age/Grade Range: All ages!

Accompanying HOME Unit Study: Maine's Rocky Coast, Lighthouses of Maine

Pre-registration is required. Please pre-register by August 5 by completing the online Event Registration Form below. 

In honor of National Lighthouse Day, HOME is sponsoring a Lighthouse Art contest from August 1 - 15. Send us your best lighthouse drawing or photograph and it will be featured on HOME's Facebook page cover for one month, as well as announced in one of HOME's upcoming email newsletters. Please follow all directions below to participate.

1. Submit your artwork or photography no later than August 15 by filling out this form.

2. If submitting a black and white drawing, be sure to use bold lines so that the art is visible in the file upload.

3. All artwork must be submitted in high resolution .jpg or .png format.

Additional activities in the area you may want to explore!

After your hike, visit the Lighthouse Museum nearby in Rockland!

Look for paintings featuring lighthouses at the Farnsworth Art Museum!

Tour Owls Head Lighthouse.

For more opportunities to explore Maine lighthouses, don't forget about Maine Open Lighthouse Day!

Maine offers endless opportunities for field trips. Be sure to join the HOME Field Trip Forum on Facebook as a resource for ideas, news and updates on what's happening around our state. 

** HOME does not take any responsibility for views expressed during scheduled activities. Please use your own discretion.