Comment on Iconic Martha's Vineyard lighthouse being moved inland

Iconic Martha's Vineyard lighthouse being moved inland

The beacon was a critical waypoint for mariners navigating the sometimes foggy coastline during the heyday of the whaling trade, which was centered around southeastern Massachusetts communities like Martha's Vineyard during the 19th century. Today, it's a popular tourist destination on the sparsely populated western edge of the famous resort island, which also is home to the federally-recognized Aquinnah Wampanoag tribe.

 

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