Brilliant Beacons: A History of the American Lighthouse
William G. McGowan Theater
Washington, DC
Tuesday, July 19, 2016 - 12:00 p.m. EDT
Eric Jay Dolin聽traces the evolution of America鈥檚 lighthouse system, highlighting the political, military, and technological battles that were fought to illuminate the nation鈥檚 hardscrabble coastlines. A book signing follows the program.

Brilliant Beacons book cover
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