Author Archives: Allan Wood

About Allan Wood

A former college educator and course developer in digital media and business for many years, Allan currently enjoys his other passion of researching and writing about New England lighthouses, maritime history, and coastal folklore. He has written and published books on these subjects and has photographed all 168 lighthouse stations in New England. Allan has also created a comprehensive New England lighthouse tourism website at NELights.com to share. He lives near the small coast of New Hampshire and enjoys traveling with his wife Chris.

Brief History of Boston Harbor Lighthouse

Posted on January 1, 2026 by Allan Wood

A Little Bit of History of Boston Harbor Lighthouse, The Oldest Lighthouse Station in the Nation Boston was a major shipping port for the British and their colonies in the early seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. However, the harbor has numerous … Continue reading →

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