• New Lighthouse Postage Stamps - June 21, 2007

  The United States Postal Service issued five new lighthouse postage stamps on June 21, 2007. The five “Lighthouses of the Pacific,”postage stamps feature Diamond Head Lighthouse in Hawaii, Five Finger Lighthouse in Alaska, Gray’s Harbor Lighthouse in Washington, Umpqua River Lighthouse in Oregon and St. George Reef Lighthouse in California.
  
  You can show the government your support of lighthouses by purchasing these postage stamps. It may convince them to eventually issue a postage stamp honoring the U. S. Lighthouse Service as well as a series of postage stamps of some of the lighthouse keepers and other lighthouse individuals who have served over time. Personally I’d like to see a postage stamp honoring Kenneth Black, “Mr. Lighthouse”.
  
  One of the groups selling FIRST DAY OF ISSUE envelopes is the Juneau Lighthouse Association. Individual stamped envelopes are $5.00 each or a set of all five for $20.00 plus postage. They can be ordered by sending your check to Juneau Lighthouse Association, P.O. Box 22163, Juneau, Alaska 99802.
  
  Also selling a set of the FIRST DAY OF ISSUE lighthouse stamped envelopes for $20.00 plus $2.50 postage are: Bob & Sandra Shanklin, The Lighthouse People, 517 Thornhill Road, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547.

• Hillsboro Lighthouse Stamp Dedication - June 16, 2003
  

  
  JoAnn Feindt, County Vice Mayor - Ilene Lieberman, Rear Admiral - Johnson, Hib Casselberry, Christopher Ryan - Chair of the Broward County Historical Commission

  The new Commander of the Seventh Coast Guard District (Miami), Rear Admiral Harvey E. Johnson Jr., was the main speaker at the Hillsboro Inlet Lighthouse’s special event for the dedication of the new U.S. Postal Service Southeastern Lighthouse Stamps. The elevated open stage with a backdrop of 3 Coast Guard boats in the inlet and the lighthouse behind them was an ideal setting for the ceremony.
  
  “This lighthouse was chosen because it is a true example of beauty and colorful example of America ’s lighthouses,”Jo Ann Feindt, district manager of the U.S. Postal Service, told the crowd of over 300. Broward County Vice Mayor Lieberman called the lighthouse “a jewel in Broward County. It is a tangible reminder of our present and our future,”and noted that this landmark is the first in the county to appear on a postage stamp.
  
  Carmen McGarry, official historian for the Town of Hillsboro Beach, reviewed the local maritime history. In the last half of the 1800's, Congress was petitioned 17 times to build a lighthouse half way between the Jupiter Inlet and Cape Florida lighthouses. There were no roads so everything had to come by sea. From 1885 to 1892 the mail between Palm Beach and the settlement at the Miami River had to be carried by the Star Route, better known as the “Barefoot Mailman”route traveling along the shoreline until a rock road connecting the two towns was built inland. In 1903 a 3-acre parcel was sold to the Federal Government for $150 for the lighthouse site. McGarry called on postal representatives at the ceremony to issue a Barefoot Mailman stamp as well. Prior to the formal program, HLPS had a number of story tellers entertain the audience. The well known locals -- Stuart McIver, Dr. Raymond McAllister, Arthur Makenian, and Sheldon Voss spoke about events surrounding the light station and inlet.
  
  Joyce Hager set up HLPS’s Gift Shop under a tent and sold “Special Dedication Ceremony”commemorative stamped envelopes emblazoned with an additional rendition of the lighthouse by retired local architect and HLPS board member, Paul Bradley. Golf & T- shirts with a large image of the postage stamp on the back were also sold. Both are still available in the Gift Shop. Admiral Johnson and staff, plus the postal and government dignitaries traveled over to the Lighthouse Station. The VIPs took turns “Breaking Ground” for the foundation of the Barefoot Mailman. After a number of picture taking opportunities in front of about 60 people, the group went into the Hillsboro Club. Refreshments were served and plaques of appreciations were given out.

• Old Cape Henry, VA
• Cape Lookout, NC
• Morris Island, SC
• Tybee Island, GA
• Hillsboro Inlet, FL

In June 2003, five Southeastern lighthouses represent the third installment in a series of stamps depicting the silent sentries of the U.S. shoreline and the Great Lakes. This set of five stamp designs continues a popular informal series of lighthouse stamps by artist Howard Koslow. Spanning the coast of the United States from Virginia to Southern Florida, these five structures - Old Cape Henry, Cape Lookout, Morris Island, Tybee Island and Hillsboro Inlet - typify the beauty and colorful history of the nation's lighthouses. A book with detailed histories and lots of photographs will accompany the release.

The Hillsboro Lighthouse Preservation Society has several stamp items for sale in its Gift Shop. Items include stamp t-shirts, stationery, and envelopes.