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America's first lighthouse turning 300

Name: America's first lighthouse turning 300
Uploaded: 2016-09-10T08:20:00-0400
Duration: 6 min 21 s
Description: Lighthouses are a storied part of American history. They've not only lighted the path for ships and boats, but also guided the way for the country's founding. This Wednesday marks the 300th birthday of America's first lighthouse, now a historic landmark. Mark Albert reports.

Lighthouses are a storied part of American history. They've not only lighted the path for ships and boats, but also guided the way for the country's founding. This Wednesday marks the 300th birthday of America's first lighthouse, now a historic landmark. Mark Albert reports.